Read: Ubik by Philip K. Dick ★★★ 📚 Instant Ubik has all the fresh flavor of just-brewed drip coffee.Your husband will say, Christ, Sally, I used to think your coffee was only so-so. But now, wow! Safe when taken as directed. I am Ubik. Before the universe was, I am. I made the suns. I made the worlds. I created the lives and the places they inhabit; I move them here, I put them there. They go as I say, they do as I tell them. I am the word and my name is never spoken, the name which no one…

One of the most plentiful wild fruits I know of, autumn olive (elaeagnus umbellata) also known as autumnberry, may be labeled as a noxious weed, but one taste of the fruit and anyone will agree there's worse invasive plants to have around. Easy to identify and simple to process into sauces, jams, jellies, juice, fruit... Read More The post Autumn Olive / Autumnberry appeared first on Forager | Chef .

This is my approach to making a bacon sandwich. I’m not even sure if this counts as a recipe really, but I’ve had too many grim ones where the bacon is stringy, and you have to tear it with your teeth.

If you love easy comfort food that hits the spot every single time, these Open Faced Garlic Toast Italian Sloppy Joes are about to become a new favorite! This simple, family-friendly recipe brings together two classics - saucy savory Sloppy Joes and crispy, buttery garlic toast - for a fun twist that delivers big on flavour with very little effort.Each garlic toast is rich with a meaty spaghetti sauce and melty mozzarella topping, a proper delicious hot sandwich. You can stick to the original…

She's running low on funds but starts a new Jay Oh Bee on Tuesday! Yay. Here's what we got for her to survive for next week: 7-Day Shopping List (Budget-Friendly & Allergy-Safe) Meat & Refrigerated * Chicken breasts (buy a large value pack, slice thin into cutlets) * Shredded Cheddar cheese (large bag) * Sliced Deli Turkey or Ham * Milk (for mac & cheese) * Butter (for frying chicken and mac & cheese) * Eggs (1 carton) Pantry Staples * Boxed Mac and Cheese (4-5 boxes) * Plain Breadcrumbs (for…

Love those pickled onions you get at your favorite Mexican place? How about the escabeche of jalapeños and carrots? Well, I've got a new favorite condiment to lavish on tacos and in burritos, and scatter with abandon on egg dishes. This batch had garlic and those habanada peppers, but feel free to add any or none! I first heard about fermented corn from my friend Hank Shaw, who ran across it in a book titled "Victuals: An Appalachian Journey, with Recipes" by Ronni Lundy. Smacking my head…

Next stop, one of my favourite Japanese restaurants. Nice way to end a day of walking Montreal. I’m at: Kyo Bar Japonais, Montréal, Québec Location map: https://misterchrisjones.ca/location/chris/7389/ Note tags: checkin, food, montral, qubec, japaneserestaurant

✈️ Of I go to Cyprus for my brother’s wedding. Had a burger, beer and cheesecake at Caplansky’s which was seriously excellent all around (not going to lie wasn’t expecting much).

Topokki is a favorite of mine and topokki with noodle is usually rapokki, however this is with rice noodles. Would it be ripokki? Or wait, they might be sweet potato thread so is it swipokki? I dunno – it’s with noodle. Excited to try, let us begin. Nongshim Taekyung Holey Topokki With Noodle Jjajang – South Korea Detail of the side panels (click to enlarge). Looks to be meat free but check for yourself. To prepare, add everything in a room temp to fill line. Set lid on top loosely and…

The farther I get into growing avocados, the more I appreciate the part of the tree that is hidden underground, the part with the roots, the rootstock. It is the engine of the tree, and it can be its armor. This post dives deep into the development story of one of the toughest avocado rootstocks. […] The post ‘Dusa’ avocado rootstock: the story appeared first on Greg Alder's Yard Posts: Southern California food gardening.

Most of my own recipes were developed in the ’90s and Oughts, when I was typically cooking for 2-3 people, which means now that I live alone they are usually good for two meals, one fresh and one as leftovers. But I’m also trying to adapt some other recipes to one or two servings, and simplifying them while I’m at it because even though I love cooking for those I love, cooking for just myself sometimes seems like a chore. Furthermore, I now have a lot more eggs on hand because Grace is no…

I love restaurants of all kinds. All budgets, all styles, all cuisines, whatever the location and whatever the level of ambition. I can be equally happy ordering a mixed grill at Tayyabs as being cossetted by the world class service at the Ledbury. There are many different ways to enjoy the talent in kitchens here and elsewhere in the world, and it seems silly to restrict yourself to any kind of comfort zone when there's such joy to be found in discovering something new, or going out of your…

Zichovec Pivovar is one of those European breweries with a vast array of beers on sale in my neck of the woods, so I get to pick what looks interesting from their range. Here are three that caught my eye.For starters, Sea Buckthorn and Ginger Gose. I'm not generally convinced by sea buckthorn as a beer ingredient; I don't think it does much. Ginger, though? And salt and juniper? Irresistible. I had no idea what it would look like, so was surprised to see it pouring opaque and orange from the…

If you think that a truly good Bolognese sauce has to be complicated, this recipe proves the opposite. After decades of trial, error, and plenty of home-cooked suppers, this is the version that finally became "the one" - simple, hearty and deeply flavorful.This is the kind of sauce that tastes like it has been perfected over a lifetime - because it has. Whether you spoon it over pasta, tuck it into a lasagna or serve it over fluffy mash or rice, this simple Bolognese will bring everyone to the…

Oh wow. Việt Nam has my favourite coffee culture in the world now, but Australia is an easy second. He says, as he drinks cold brew from South America. You know what I mean. By Ruben Schade in Sydney, 2026-09-25.

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Wanted to try Mitas Coffee but wanted to have Satoshi along with me.The reason is that this coffee shop is cashless, and I have a rule about using my credit card in JapanI only use my credit card when my bill is 1000 yen or higherSo just to buy a coffee is a no go for meI think they first started as a coffee truck...Their menu says their coffees are pour over, but they actually had the ones we

Mentre scrivo, stasera, ho lanciato un task su Visual Studio Code. Tutto è nato da un’idea relativa ad un tool che potrebbe semplificare un po’ alcuni flussi di lavoro che mi è venuta mentre guidavo, nel traffico al quale sono tristemente tornato. Ho pigiato un pulsante sul volante, chiesto a Siri di aprire i memo vocali dell’iPhone ed ho iniziato a parlare. Ho parlato per poco meno di quindici minuti, da solo, guidando. Arrivato a casa ho riaperto l’app, cliccato sul tasto di conversione in…

Good pies and good pints in a Wylam-esque venue is sometimes all you need.

A Saffron Finch rests on the bar of a metal gate.

There’s been a little chill in the air, and while I’m sad to see summer in the rearview mirror, I couldn’t be happier that soup, stew, and curry season is beginning! And we’re kicking it off with a bang: Nok Suntaranon’s Green Curry with Beef Shanks (Gaeng Kiew Waan Osso Buco). Beef shanks are pricey, but I learned while making Ina’s osso buco that they nearly always deliver. The long, slow cooking transforms the tough cut into something incredibly tender. This definitely isn’t a weeknight…

When it comes to sunscreens, I very much prefer to use Asian brands but sometimes I do like to try out some from Western brands especially if I have had a good experience with some of the brand’s products. Like for today’s review. I was given a sunscreen from Avène awhile back. I was a […]

If you love old-fashioned bakes with a touch of charm, this Caraway Seed & Lemon Cake is a beautiful little loaf to add to your teatime rotation. Adapted from a trusted Tamasin Day-Lewis recipe, it combines the bright freshness of lemon with the gentle warmth of caraway - just a subtle hint, never overpowering. A touch of vanilla, finely ground almonds for tenderness, and that clever trip of rubbing lemon zest into the sugar for extra fragrance and flavour make this loaf wonderfully moist,…

First day of second vacation. First night is some of the best pizza I’ve ever had. I’m at: Pizza Il Focolaio, Montréal, Québec Location map: https://misterchrisjones.ca/location/chris/7374/ Note tags: checkin, food, montral, qubec, pizzarestaurant

Reconnected with Namara Masara.We tried them during the pandemic, then they went out of business, not sure exactly whenAnd while I was walking around the neighborhood recently, I noticed they were now operating from a house.So, Satoshi and I went to check them outThey share a space with a beauty salon This time around the owner explained what this spicy condiment was.Satoshi said it wasn't

As I write this, it is April Showers Day and Earth Day. I’m on Earth and indeed it is dumping rain outside. Ramen Bae makes some neat stuff – a myriad of toppings and mixtures to improve your humdrum ramen. This doesn’t look so humdrum though and I’m very curious. Let’s give it a try! Ramen Bae Original Flavor Protein Ramen Stir Fry – United States Detail of the packaging (click to enlarge). Looks to be meat free but check for yourself. To prepare, boil noodle in 2 cups water for 6~7 minutes.…

I'm all in favour of small breweries diverging from the ubiquitous craft styles, but a Rotbier, Rascals? I'm not, generally, a fan of Nuremberg's totemic red lager. This example at the Rascals taproom, Pilot #155, is 5.2% ABV and immediately departs from the Franconian standard by being a gorgeous clear shade of copper. Clean look, clean taste: primarily crisp with a hint of near-Schwarzbier toasted grain. Only then does the caramel and red liquorice creep in, and while that taste profile does…

There is nothing quite as comforting when the cooler months roll around as a good old-fashioned Boiled Dinner - a true Maritime and New England classic that's been loved for generations. This humble one pot meal starts with salty meat simmered low and slow until tender, creating a rich cooking liquor that infuses the eating vegetables with deep, nostalgic flavour.Simple ingredients, gentle cooking, and timeless tradition come together to create a dish that's plain, hearty, and incredibly…

Brioche month continues, and this time Dorie’s buttery dough takes a savory spin with Cheese-Swirl Babka Buns. Think cinnamon roll, but with a spiral of cheese! Actually cheeses (plural)- a smoosh up of ricotta, cream cheese, Parmesan and cheddar. Minced shallot and scallion greens break the creaminess a bit. More cheddar appears in the streusel topping, which tastes like Cheez-Its. As usual, this brioche is a two-day affair, the first day dedicated to making and chilling the dough, and the…