Men and Cooking

Men and Cooking

77 % of the chefs in restaurants in the US are men. So why do so many men either hate, avoid or just stink at cooking? To me the reasons are simple – either they just don’t want to learn how to cook or they are intimidated by anything more than simple grilling of steaks.

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Argentine Empanadas #comidaargentina

Argentine Empanadas #comidaargentina

Argentine Empanadas – (Empanadas Mendocinas) filled with beef, onions, paprika, chili powder, cumin, oregano, hard-boiled egg, and olives. #comidaargentina It’s time for another international YouTube collab, this month we are in beautiful Argentina. #comidaargentina. Our trusty band of international collaborators set their sights on the cuisine of Argentina. Argentina is officiallyRead More…

Puerto Rican Rice (Arroz con Gandules)

Puerto Rican Rice (Arroz con Gandules)

Puerto Rican Rice – (Arroz con Gandules) – There’s nothing more quintessentially Puerto Rican than Arroz con gandules, also known as Puerto Rican Rice. We are making Arroz con gandules (Puerto Rican Rice) with pork and fried baby bananas (guineos ninos). Arroz con gandules (Puerto Rican Rice) is part ofRead More…

Shrimp and Grits with Dominic the Food Reviewer

Shrimp and Grits with Dominic the Food Reviewer

Shrimp and Grits with Dominic the Fodd Reviewer – Recently, here in Milwaukee, I met a young man named Dominic the Food Reviewer. He does only positive food reviews. Dominic must be doing something right because he has 15,000 followers on his Facebook page. He also has a YouTube channelRead More…

Summer Appetizers

Summer Appetizers

Summer Appetizers – Here are some recipes and photos from a recent Summer Party at our condo in Milwaukee. We hosted a get-together for friends featuring heavy hors d’oeuvre and appetizers. What we served is listed below. The explanation of each photo is listed with each plate, Summer Appetizers #1Read More…

Grilled Tuna Salad with Peppers

Grilled Tuna Salad with Peppers

Grilled Tuna Salad with Peppers – Here is a nice easy summer salad, Mediterranean inspired. It would be simple with canned tuna, but we are using grilled albacore tuna.   Grilled Tuna Salad with Peppers The NY Times recently had an insert in their Sunday food section about summer foods.Read More…

Peach Caprese Salad

Peach Caprese Salad

Peach Caprese Salad – Fresh Peaches, with Mozzarella Cheese, Basil and Mint, black pepper, and sea salt.   A great Caprese starts with great fruit. Basil adds freshness, black pepper, and salt add crunch, and it’s a great combination. Stone Fruits are similar in flavor to tomatoes but need a littleRead More…