If you know me, you know I love a good braise, especially one marinated in an entire bottle of Pinot Noir.  The recipe I found for Beef Daube (pronounced Dob) was ideal for a Sunday.

In this episode of into the Soup, we tour Kota Kinabalu in Sabah, Borneo. We visit the Gaya Street Market, hit the KK Adventure park for some kid friendly fun, and then explore Malay street food at the Dragon Food Center hawker stand.

Then, there’s one of the greatest guys I’ve ever met, Chef Jeff Roberto (Sushi Jeff) of Sushi on a Roll. He was one of the most gracious and entertaining hosts we’ve had the pleasure to work with. Sushi on a Roll (SOAR) is a really cool sushi only catering company.

Saturday and Sunday was the Robert Bland Culinary Salon where High School and College Students, as well as professionals competed in both hot and cold food categories

Tonight we’re having oven –roasted carrots and sweet potatoes; fresh mixed greens and those diva heirloom tomatoes with a champagne vinagraitte; pan seared pork chops with fresh garlic and mushrooms and an Anjou pear with a little gorgonzola for dessert.

I have never liked my birthday. Not for the fact of birthdays, any excuse to have a party, but for the date - December 26^th - Boxing Day, the day that people recover from Christmas celebrations, pen their New Year resolutions, and gear up for the next holiday. That is until this year.