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.

That's right.  The old crock pot is back!  The only difference being that the kitchen tool producers slapped a shiny new surface on it and renamed it the Slow Cooker.  A new name, what ever for? 

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

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.

Ok lovers, its time to consider how to use food to get your significant other in the mood. Top notch libidos and goofy smiles are just one romantic meal away and the fare is far simpler than you might think.

Join us as we travel to the foothills of Mt. Kinabalu, take a Fish Massage, trek through the rainforest (and run across some interesting creatures), learn how tea is processed and then cook with tea leaves.