It is hot, but that’s okay. It is extremely sunny, but I can handle it. Am grilling steaks and red snapper for Sunday Dinner and enjoying the view. I cannot believe that there are only two weeks left until Labor Day. Our oldest child goes off to college then. I am squeezing what I can
Category: Food
Vietnamese-Style Steaks
As we slide into August, I am doing more Sunday cooking on the grill. It’s fast, easy, and doesn’t heat up the house. For a time, I was burnt out on using the grill. I used to be responsible for six meals nearly every weekend, and I hit the wall. But, I now am getting
A Little Big Diner Friday
All this Election-year Scheisse is pissing me off. So, I again went to Little Big Diner for a Friday lunch (a prior post here). Some piquant green papaya salad? Why, yes, thank you. Some miso ramen with chewy noodles, a perfectly-cooked soft egg, and porky bits? You betcha. And, given that it is summer and
My Meatball Recipe
I’m a big fan of meatballs. A pot of pasta sauce gently bubbling with meatballs is one of those Sunday Dinners that I love. In fact, I’m cooking this now for tonight’s Memorial Day family dinner while I do my laundry. It’s a dish that can cook while you do other things. Over the years,
Little Big Diner’s Ramen
It’s true: I’m obsessed with ramen. It’s 5 a.m., and I’m thinking about it. Warm broth. Noodles with bite. Toppings loaded with umami. Affordable. I mean, what’s not to like? So, it was with great joy that I discovered Little Big Diner. I’ve had plenty of ramen over the years, and I have to say
Sichuan Gourmet House
When Mrs. T. and I were based in Hong Kong, we hit up a Sichuan restaurant. Not a fake one, but a real and authentic one. I really liked the dishes and have been a Sichuan foodie ever since. China is a huge country with many different cuisines. Our family many generations ago came from