Herb, Garlic, Lemon Roasted Chicken with Tuscan Farro Salad

Another example of “on hand” ingredients thrown together to a great result. The chicken is good. I’ve made it a ton. The salad, well I thought I had totally made it up until I started Googling it on the interwebs. It turned out to be a pretty common Tuscan thing, so there you have it….

Squid Ink Pasta and Fettuccini Frutti di Mare

We love seafood and we love pasta. If you’re like us, then you’ll love this dish. Inspiration #1. My wife has a thing for bread and pasta. She craves carbs. One of our favorite local Italian restaurants, Giovanni’s (in Greenville, SC) serves this outstanding Frutti di Mare (fruit from the sea or seafood). I wanted…

South Carolina Shrimp and Grits

A southern tradition, shrimp and grits is perfect any time of year. This is my version and a little non-traditional but delicious all the same. Definetly low-country based, my version uses Poblano and Serrano peppers instead of bell pepper (more traditional). Bacon (a food group and complete sentence on its own). More traditional recipes call…

Baked Gnocchi with Prosciutto and Spinach

This was an experiment gone so right. Try it, tonight. With mostly items on hand, the recipe kind of came together. I had some gnocchi from Rio Bertolini’s that had been in the freezer for a while and I didn’t want to waste them. I had a mostly full jar of Mario Batali’s Arrabbiata sauce….

My Ultimate Bacon, Egg and Cheese Sandwich

I use any excuse to use Niman Ranch Applewood Smoked Bacon. It is one of my favorite products. Combine that with Applegate Extra Sharp Cheddar Cheese, local eggs, arugula and fresh ciabatta bread. This is my favorite breakfast sandwich right now, by far. I don’t eat breakfast very often. I’m lucky if I get a…

Buffalo Trace Distillery Tour Photos

I’m a huge bourbon fan. On a recent trip, we had the pleasure of touring the Buffalo Trace Distillery. Some of my favorite bourbons are made right there, so I was very excited. Below are a few photos I took along the tour. I apologize for the filters a head of time and the generally…

Most Popular Posts of 2012

Another year is gone and it is time to thank you all for another year of reading my terrible writing and enduring my awful photography. Here’s to a great 2013. Below are the five most popular posts from last year. Below that are the five most popular posts of all time. Top 5 Viewed –…

Most Popular Posts of 2011

Thank you all for another year of reading my terrible writing and enduring my awful photography. Here’s to a great 2012. Below are the five most popular post from last year.   1 2011 Greenville Restaurant Week at Devereaux’s and American Grocery 2 Low Country Boil at Home 3 Jagerschnitzel with Spaetzle and German Red…