In Which I Discover the Thrill of Chicken Wings
We were sitting around the office here at Rancho Gordo, thinking about how we'll spend our energies over the new year. There was talk about a Valentines Day promotion but...
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Portrait of Refried Beans, Egg and Toast (Just Because)
My breakfast. Perfection and a good way to use up that last bit of beans you made.
Recipe: Heirloom White Bean Dip (Not just for game day)
For the last Super Bowl, we thought it would be fun to come up with some twists on traditional game day food. This white bean dip was great and it's...
My Little Black Book: 10 Years of Dinner Parties
I've been writing about dinner parties lately. A lot. As these weird, scary political times continue, I feel compelled to surround myself with people I care about and feed them....
Free: Download the Rancho Gordo Big Game Day Food Companion
Go Team, GO!!!!! I have to pretend to care about sports, but my enthusiasm for the parties, friends and food is real, so we came up with this little guide,...
Making Ricotta at Home
Continuing with my being "thrifty" (equals CHEAP), I sometimes don't go through all of my milk before the expiration day. I hate waste. Somewhere in the back of my mind...
Modern Problems: Those Pesky Kale Stems!
I love kale. I also am "thrifty" and the stalks have always been problematic for me. I've tried sauteing them until tender before adding the actual kale leaves. It's fair...
More on Soaking. Sometimes, It's a Very Good Idea.
I almost hate to bring it up because everyone has such a strong opinion about it but normally I don't soak. Sometimes I do. I really think the best beans...
Food Real Fast: Don't Tell Me You're Too Busy To Cook!
I was chatting with a friend about the wave of prepared food delivery services. I'm sure they are a godsend to some, but I just don't get the appeal. The...
My Puny Little Olive Harvest
My house came with two olive trees that the previous owner planted. I love them but I live on a forested mountain top and it gets warm but there's lots...
2016: It Wasn't All Sadness and Politics
There's been so much talk of 2016 being one of the worst years in memory. I've had my share of heartache but there were many bright spots. I might need...