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When I was right out of college and teaching myself to cook, I tried to reverse-engineer Ruby Tuesday’s Sonora Chicken Pasta. I hate to date myself, but this was back in the days of Web 1.0 before seemingly everything was posted online. I didn’t want to literally recreate the dish,Read more
We’re trying to eat a little more simply (and healthy) in the Chandler household. Instead of meat accounting for 70% of every meal, we’re reducing the fat and introducing more vegetables and grains to our diets. So instead of having the traditional lamb or pork dish this Easter Sunday, weRead more
I’ve made this dish a million times. I think it’s based on something I saw Ina Garten prepare on TV several years ago. Every time I make it, I scramble to remember what I did last time, and what I said I’d do differently the next time. I actually wrote this downRead more
I cook a lot. I generally enjoy it. Still, some things have always seemed easier to buy than to make at home. Over the past few years, I’ve been chipping away at that notion. I’ve experimented with sausage-making, charcuterie, barbecue, cheesemongering, homemade pasta, homemade pizza, and a myriad of foreign foods.Read more
As I mentioned before, I’m trying to cook seafood at least twice per week. I’m pretty good at cooking fish, but I’ve had to check out some cookbooks from the library to keep our meal rotation from getting stale, so to speak. I stumbled upon a recipe from Chef John’sRead more
I’ve implemented my own weight management program. Not that long ago, I spent some time on the 4 Hour Body Diet (4HB). 4HB is designed to put your metabolism into temporary overdrive through frequent ingestion of high-protein foods. That approach is great if you’re hoping drop a few pounds beforeRead more
Shrimp and grits was originally a peasant dish, meaning it’s supposed to be cheap and easy. That’s why I have a problem paying $20 for it at restaurants that have jumped on the haute southern cuisine fad of late. My version of the dish isn’t necessarily the cheapest or theRead more
I’ve been making variations of this recipe for years and use it with all kinds of fish. It’s not exactly the healthiest way to eat otherwise healthy seafood, but it’s one of my favorite dishes nonetheless. It’s also why I can’t in good conscience pay $20 for blackened fish atRead more
This is the best time of year to make Caprese salad. I have a farmers’ market a half-mile from my house and they have so many varieties of tomatoes in varying stages of ripeness right now. I always hate how the oil and vinegar in Caprese salad drips below theRead more
A couple of weeks ago, I started the “Slow Carb” diet from Timothy Ferriss’ book, The 4-Hour Body. The key selling feature of the book is that the diet supposedly “hacks” the body, or more specifically, the metabolism. By following the simple rules of the diet, you can trick yourRead more
My job involves staying up to date with social media trends. As part of that effort, I keep a Hobby Blog. It’s mostly a public scrapbook for my friends and family. I also keep a travelogue of my outdoor adventures at C.C. Hikes.
