The US Open is in full swing and I’ve been boring my wife and small, pre-linguistic, son with endless tennis viewing on ESPN and CBS (I’ve also been watching online at USOpen.org where pretty much every match is streamed live for free – this is why the web is awesome and nobody makes money!).  As most folks know, Nadal and […]

Nothing gets me more excited then roasting a chicken (a detailed recipe on roasting chicken will be coming in the fall), but who wants to turn on the oven when it’s 90+ degrees out?  So, when a whole chicken is not an option turn to chicken thighs to satisfy your bird cravings. Thighs, in my opinion, are the most flavorful […]

I think Fava beans are the culinary world’s secret weapon; they are versatile, flavorful, and full of nutrients.  My wife recently made a tremendous Fava bean Gazpacho.  Here’s the list of ingredients: 1 bag of dry Fava beans 4-6 scallions salt and pepper to taste olive oil chicken stock 8-10 basil leaves Start by soaking the beans overnight in a […]