Category Archives: Food

An oyster by any other name is not the same…

Quote for Today: He who truly knows has no occasion to shout. Leonardo Da Vinci Today in food history (May 22, 1946) the world’s premier culinary school, The Culinary Institute of America was founded in Hyde Park, New York. This … Continue reading

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True Southern Flavor – Homemade Buttermilk Biscuits

Quote for Today: Poetry is the synthesis of hyacinths and biscuits. Carl Sandburg Today is National Buttermilk Biscuit Day. The Southern tradition of biscuit making is still alive and thriving. The art of making light and fluffy buttermilk biscuits is … Continue reading

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National Shrimp Scampi Day with R-E-S-P-E-C-T

Quote for Today:  “My faith always has been and always will be important to me.”   Aretha Franklin, Singer, Songwriter, and Pianist Today is National Shrimp Scampi Day and although unsure of the origins of this date in history, Shrimp Scampi is a favorite of … Continue reading

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Do you know the way to Bonifay?

Quote for Today: When you find a little slice of heaven, eat it.  TJ CJ & I had a little side trip to Bonifay this past Friday. Our mission was to procure proteins, mainly whole tenderloin and sirloin. Our sources … Continue reading

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The Masters – An Art in Food Costs

Quote for Today: “Never feel sorry for anyone who makes more money than you.” Many anonymous intellects The big event has come and gone again, another sudden death and a new champion arose. A tiger was lurking in the background … Continue reading

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The restaurant biz, gotta love it…

Quote for Today: Murphy’s Law #1:  Don’t mess with Mrs. Murphy.  CJ has been doing most of the writing for the past three or four weeks. Along with a quick three day vacation for us to Lake Worth Florida, I … Continue reading

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Homemade Worcestershire Sauce

Thoughts for Today:  ”It is the sauce that distinguishes a good chef. The Saucier is a soloist in the orchestra of a great kitchen.”  Fernand Point Worcestershire Sauce, I use it all the time and assume most of you do as well. … Continue reading

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Indian, Greek & BBQ?

Quote for Today: Sometimes things you don’t think go together can surprise you. TJ CJ and I had Saturday off this weekend and wanted to go to the beach. A morning low of 28 degrees squashed that idea. CJ’s second … Continue reading

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The One of a kind Tootsie Roll…

Quote for Today: “Expect the best. Prepare for the worst. Capitalize on what comes.” Zig Ziglar The American spirit is entrepreneurship, and on this date in 1896 Leo Hirshfield introduced the Tootsie Roll at his small store in New York … Continue reading

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Where’s the Hamburglar Today?

Quote for Today: If you have billions and billions served, you must be doing something right. TJ  Richard McDonald was born on this day,1909, in Manchester, New Hampshire. He and his older brother Maurice headed West to California seeking their … Continue reading

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