We have a new butcher shop in my area called Bill the Butcher. William Von Schneidau is a master butcher and professional chef who says his mission is to bring truly great meat back to the neighborhood. He sells local, grass-fed, dry-aged meats, free r…
Read moreArchive for January, 2010
Super Bowl recipes for meat lovers
Super Bowl Sunday is upon us and nothing goes with football quite like great food. Steaks, ribs, and a juicy, decadent ham go well with all your favorite side dishes. Why not offer up the best buffet selections for your hungry guests with these three w…
Read moreFINALLY FINISHED!
The manuscript for the new book went in on Friday of last week. I missed the deadline, but not by too much. Now I just have to sit tight for a while and wait to see if I get a thumbs up on it as it is, or if I will need to make revisions. Wish me luck!
Read moreBiggest Loser contestant James Crutchfield wanted to leave twin brother behind (video)
This morning the formerly 485 pound Biggest Loser twin, James Crutchfield, told the Today Show he believed leaving his brother behind on the Biggest Loser campus was in the best interest of the brown team. James also admitted he prefers working out at …
Read moreBiggest Loser season 9, super morbidly obese contestants compete
NBC’s The Biggest Loser has pushed the limits of training obese contestants over the 8 previous seasons. Bigger and bigger contestants are drafted to compete in a weight loss contest that would challenge most overweight and even many normal weight peop…
Read moreLimoncello di Villa Eades
I’ve written before about the lovely Meyer lemon tree in our back yard in Santa Barbara. Small, but prolific, it keeps us supplied with more lemons than we can possibly use. This summer, it positively outdid itself, leaving us awash in fragrant fruit and wondering what to do with them all. An article in the ...
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