by Foodosopher | Jun 19, 2017 | Deep thoughts
A chef used to worry about a dish’s taste to insure its success on a menu. But now taste takes a back seat to looks. A dish now needs to be photogenic, over the top sexy, over the top indulgent, or just over the top. Mugs need to be filled on the inside with...
by Foodosopher | Jun 18, 2017 | Deep thoughts
I hate buffets. The way the food sits there, none of it at the right temperature. The way everyone touches everything so we all end up with sloppy seconds. The way Italian food sits next to Chinese options, neither one done right. The way the whole buffet is dotted...
by Foodosopher | Jun 12, 2017 | Recipes
I’m sure the picture is self expiatory. But I will proceed to “explain” how its done so that I can call this a recipe. Cut a piece of cantaloupe, trying to have it resemble a cube. Place a slice of Jamon on the plate, top with your cube of melon,...
by Foodosopher | Jun 12, 2017 | Deep thoughts
As a child I remember my older sister taking me to her friend’s house so I could play with her friend’s younger sister. I don’t remember what the girl looked like, where they lived, and I barely remember what we played while I was there. One thing I do remember...
by Foodosopher | Jun 11, 2017 | Recipes
1 Onion 1 tablespoon of butter 2 tablespoons Oil (a mild one) 2 teaspoons of sugar 3 cloves of garlic chopped 1 inch of fresh turmeric 2 inches fresh ginger 3 carrots peeled and cut into small pieces 3 bay leafs 3 cups of water salt 1 red apple cut into cubes (with...
