Haloumi Cheese Tahini ‘dip’ fresh ripe tomato cucumber parsley couscous stuffed rolled grape leaves – these are available in a can. Keep one in the refrigerator for whenever the need arises. olive oil lemon juice garlic powder fresh juice (grapefruit or pomegranate) pomegranate seeds pita bread (herbed if available) Haloumi cheese is really a great … More Mediterranean Breakfast
One of the most fun and romantic meals of the day is breakfast. Served on the patio, at the dining room table, or best yet, in bed. I guess it depends a lot on whether or not you have time to enjoy dessert as well as to where you might want to prepare this meal. … More Breakfast
Bragg’s Apple Cider Vinegar – 1 tbsp Extra Virgin Organic Olive Oil – 1 tbsp Turmeric 1/2 tsp Mix all ingredients with half a cup of hot water. Drink daily.
You never know when you wake up to your day that possibly one of these three things will happen to you: It may be the best day of your life You may be a life changing experience It may be your last day Sometimes, when it is almost the third one of these, it usually … More Two Ship X (Cross) Turn
Be attentive to your guest and engage in conversation. I am reminded of the Hearst Castle tour I once took. Mr Hearst would invite people to join him at the castle. Of course, there was no one local so he would have to bring them from the east coast via his yacht. When his guests … More Secrets of the Dining Area
If you have taken the time and trouble to fix yourself and your date a meal, then take time to properly enjoy it. The best way to achieve this is to have an area set aside for the purpose. Even if you are living in a small apartment and don’t have a proper table, you … More Secrets of the Dining Area
Olive oil – there are myriads of choices. Two that work well, an expensive salad style oil that you might like the flavor. It should be an extra virgin organic style. The discount stores like Costco sell a good basic oil. The other would be for adding oil without too much flavor. Also available … More Other Essentials
Sea salt Black pepper Granulated garlic Chili powder Curry powder Cinnamon Raw sugar Turmeric Italian spices Oregano Crushed red pepper Nutmeg Honey – not a spice, but I cook with it and sweeten coffee with it Steviana This is a brand of Stevia sweetener. It is an all natural sweetener that is zero caloric.
A set of sharp knives. For sure a chopping or butchers knife, a paring knife and a serrated edge knife. I also like a good old fashioned sharpening rod. They work well and are very appealing to you know who when used with grace. They must be kept sharp to be safe. Its like … More OK – Some Essentials
What a terrific Year 2012 was for me. I hope it is and was for you. There will be continuous postings to this blog from the upcoming new book, published under the title of Some Men Can Cook, Some Men Can Watch TV, Some Men Can Do Both – Secrets of the Fighter Pilot In The Kitchen. Please … More Happy New Year
