Garlic Shrimp and White Beans

Welcome to the second installment of “That time I bought two pounds of frozen shrimp to only use eight of them with those chorizo burgers.” Apparently I only like to eat shrimp with garlic since that seems to be the recurring theme. I found this 

Salmon Snap Pea Risotto

Burger Week is going strong. I haven’t binged been as dedicated as some. One burger a day is enough for me. There’s only been the one photo because it’s usually too dark. So far I’ve been to North Light, Double Barrel, Club 21, and Tilt. Tilt 

Chorizo and Garlic Shrimp Burgers

We spent the weekend in San Francisco — partly for Andrew’s birthday and partly because Inter Milan was playing Real Madrid in Berkley. It was perfect timing really. I hadn’t been to SF in at least four years, I’m guessing. It’s been a long time. 

Spaghetti and Anchovy Butter with Crushed Tomatoes

Let’s spare you the rant on how the internet ate my post. Again. I think it’s a sign. Let’s talk about Bar Vivant instead. Spain in Portland. It was Spain from nearly top to bottom. After two glasses of Perucchi Red Spanish Vermouth, a Spanish 

Sardine and White Bean Stew over Couscous

I’m back. Well, I’ve been back since Thursday night. I’m currently craving cheap espresso, fresh seafood, all things ham, and vermouth. I could absolutely go back to Portugal or Spain. I loved them both. The recaps are in progress, I promise. In the meantime, I’ve 

Swordfish Involtini

One of my birthday presents finally arrived. Andrew picked me up a subscription to La Cucina Italiana, my favorite food magazine of all time. Six to eight weeks they said. I sat down eagerly to read it. The couch becoming home to my backside and