GABS NumbersThe bake sale has officially come and gone, and I don't think we did too shabby. We brought in over $3000 at the bake sale (that's a lot of cookies), which combined with our cash donations, auction and raffle prizes for over $9000.[...] |
Great American Bake SaleIn preparation of the day where I show up to the office hopelessly trying to pawn off cookies and popcorn, I am asking everyone to help raise money for Share Our Strength to fight child hunger. The Great American Bake Sale is a collection of[...] |
SpringIt's spring now, so go take this time to clean the fridge. We can check back with each other in a week. Since I do have your attention for a bit, please comment below and tell me what you think the done-ness of this rack of lamb that I made[...] |
Ham and CheeseLast week Executive Chef Rick Gresh released a $225 patty melt of pure opulence. This week, he announced a twitter contest in which participants must devise the next great 'wich of awesomeness. The winner will get a free patty[...] |
Scraps 'N StockLast week I had the therapeutic pleasure of breaking down a whole chicken into parts. When complete, I had a pile of scraps including the chicken back and wing tips. Those scraps make the perfect base for homemade chicken stock, one of[...] |
Sounds like...I woke up this morning with a headache and a smile as seemingly distant memories of the previous night flooded back to my mind. It was a night of rustic, locally-inspired dishes paired with great wine, great wine, and even better company.[...] |
Upscale DiningThis weekend I came upon something very special in my cellar, a 2006 Sutter Home cabernet sauvignon. I wouldn't be surprised if it was the last of its kind. Despite its rarity, I twisted off the screw-top on the small bottle for my[...] |
Cornbread VARFor every time I get asked what it is I do for a living, I get a follow up inquiry for clarification. I'm not the average tech troll that stays locked in a dungeon; my boss lets me out to breathe and communicate with humans. Simply put,[...] |
Coconut CookiesThis weekend I had a ton of cooking to do for various events, whether it be the HOA belated holiday party, Bears game, or monthly book gang meeting. In my panic, I immediately opted to all of my strong Mexican dishes, but still wanted to[...] |
Meadow Haven RillettesThe Green City Market opened for the first time since the Holidaze this weekend with a snout-to-tail themed market. To properly honor the market and its theme, I set out to do a pork liver pate to pick up the slack for the less adventurous[...] |