The misunderstood squid ink pasta

DO NOT JUDGE BY ITS LOOKS. That’s the first and only thing to consider when it comes to this amazing pasta. Yes, it has squid ink in it, but there is nothing wrong with that… that defense mechanism is one tasty weapon, mildly briny. Light notes of ocean-ness, perfect for seafood themed pasta feasts. I […]

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Really Easy Pork Shoulder Roast.

Tools you’ll need: 1 carving knife, SHARP Blender Big cutting board for trimming and seasoning the shoulder. Roasting rack and a roasting pan to collect drippings. Oven, heated to 500F.  Ingredients: Whole pork shoulder, bone in preferably. It’s about 20 pounds. A few sprigs of rosemary and thyme. Use only leaves. 6 garlic cloves 30g […]

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Fresh Pasta 101

Fresh Pasta 101 @ thatothercookingblog.com by Paul Palop

This is another one of those skills anyone serious about cooking should probably learn. Making your own pasta is extremely satisfying, rewarding and yummy! Tools: A scale. A place to mix stuff, cutting board or stand mixer bowl or glass bowl, etc. Cutting surface to roll dough or pasta press. Knife, cookie cutter, pizza cutter, […]

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leg o’ lamb!

Extremely easy recipe,  oh yeah, the photo… these couple of young sheep smiling on top of a New Zealand hill in the south Island, that’s the only photo I was able to find in my pbase site… hint… hint… have a look 🙂 Ok, back to this dish of which no photo exists, because it […]

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A little inspiration…

Put your heart and soul into what you cook Cooking is like love. It should be entered into with abandon or not at all. ~ Harriet van Horne – an American newspaper columnist and film/television critic Put time and care into your cooking Enchant, stay beautiful and graceful, but do this, eat well. Bring the […]

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Plantain Bread? Yes!

This is the story of  3 plantains that I happened to buy at the store  in the middle of winter, it is Souther California so I don’t feel that bad for not being seasonal? plantains grow all year round just a few hours south of my apartment, who are we kidding… and with Christmas around […]

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