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Loafing Off


...I treated myself to a meatloaf layered into tastes, textures, aromas, and depth, flavorful meats of various fattiness absorbing the aromatics of the ingredients inside it, served with a sturdy yet light side of potatoes for the bold notes of the tomato, vinegar, basil, and capers to stand on... [Full Post »]
Stuffed Italian Meatloaf

Cheer & "B"s


...the kimchi serving as a feisty slaw, kicking up the cheddar's sharpness, while the fried pork belly added a great crunch with its crispy edges, and grounding the sandwich with its flavorful fat and added saltiness. The egg's warm runny yolk adding some welcome silkiness and richness.... [Full Post]
Grilled Cheese, Earl's Beer & Cheese

Lunch With Me Matey...!

...You expect the Drunken Sailor to have the crusty exterior of a seasoned salt, just like the edge of the bread and the fried, melted cheeses that adhered to it. But then you're hit with his boozy breath, an aroma that take over more senses than it's supposed to. You try to placate him with patience, but that only angers him, as he becomes suddenly punchy with blue cheese stankiness.... [Full Post]



Quick Post | Assorted Italian Chicks

....Wanting to keep it Italian at heart and simple, I picked up stuff for two different versions of the bruschetta. One version would get fresh mozzarella, a tomato and basil salad, and be topped with a sunny side up egg, the other would get proscuitto, pesto, parmesan cheese.... [Full post]


Torrisi, You're My Hero!

...After the first bite, I had a better idea of how Lois Lane must have felt the first time she hooked up with Superman. Usually—or, often, Italian combos get so overdressed that they mask and cover the individual flavors of the separate deli meats. Not here!... [Full post...]