Breakfast, Dinner, Entrée, Food Memories, Korean, Lunch, Place at the Table, Wine

One Gallon of Mayonnaise

Inferior condiments like ketchup and ranch dressing lined the edges of the field of view or disappeared into the deep recesses of the fridge while the Duke’s jar asserted its dominance at the center. It was only a 32-ounce jar, but it formed a culinary axis mundi connecting her with the divine. Continue reading One Gallon of Mayonnaise

jonathantnApril 23, 2020April 24, 2020Leave a comment

Borrowed Recipe, Dinner, Entrée, French, Lunch, Soup, Wine

French Beef Stew

Here’s a savory beef stew recipe Paul developed around 2006 that he makes on cool nights. Only the first 30 minutes require active preparation in the kitchen. Continue reading French Beef Stew

jonathantnApril 19, 2020Leave a comment

Bread, Dinner, Entrée, Italian, Lunch, My Recipe

I was too good for Papa John’s

The manager at Papa John’s declared me an “artist.” I preferred to be called an artisan, but she wasn’t intending to pay me a compliment. Continue reading I was too good for Papa John’s

jonathantnApril 18, 2020April 18, 2020Leave a comment

Asian, Dinner, Lunch, My Recipe, Salad, Side Dish, Vegetarian

Cole’s Spicy Slaw

I do not know how Cole Slaw came to be named, but I hereby offer Cole’s Spicy Slaw recipe on the fly. Continue reading Cole’s Spicy Slaw

jonathantnApril 16, 2020April 16, 2020Leave a comment

Borrowed Recipe, Dinner, Entrée, Italian, Lunch, My Recipe, Recipe Reconstruction, Restaurant Review

Italian Roast Beef Sandwiches

I made an Italian Roast Beef sandwich that rivals Fino’s version — at least until the sandwich returns to the menu. This recipe will feed a large group, but the rich, hearty flavor improves overnight for leftovers the next day. Why share when you can eat this for days!?! Continue reading Italian Roast Beef Sandwiches

jonathantnApril 6, 2020April 6, 2020Leave a comment

Borrowed Recipe, Dessert, Dinner, Lunch

Strawberry Cake Remembrance

I am grateful to my cousin Clare Butler for allowing me to share this loving memory of her mother Mary Alma Parker and her recipe for Strawberry Cake during her time in COVID-19 quarantine. Continue reading Strawberry Cake Remembrance

jonathantnMarch 23, 2020Leave a comment

Asian, Chinese, Dinner, Entrée, Japanese, Korean, Lunch, My Recipe, Soup, Vietnamese

Pan-Asian Cut Noodle Soup

I made a Venn diagram of East Asian soups throwing together ideas from Korean cut noodles, Japanese ramen toppings and Vietnamese pho. Continue reading Pan-Asian Cut Noodle Soup

jonathantnMarch 19, 2020March 19, 2020Leave a comment

Dinner, European, French, Lunch, My Recipe, New American, Side Dish, Vegetarian

Fluffy Riced Potatoes

The size of cut potatoes is key to boiling and then gently simmering them without overcooking. Continue reading Fluffy Riced Potatoes

jonathantnJanuary 3, 2020January 3, 2020Leave a comment

Asian, Borrowed Recipe, Chinese, Course, Dinner, Entrée, Hors d'oeuvre, Lunch, Snacks and Appetizers, Wine

Trey and Vivian’s Shrimp Stir Fry

My family in Hong Kong showed us a simple shrimp stir fry in our new wok. Continue reading Trey and Vivian’s Shrimp Stir Fry

jonathantnJanuary 2, 2020April 25, 2021Leave a comment

Brunch, Cocktail, Dinner, French, Hors d'oeuvre, Lunch, Restaurant Review, Snacks and Appetizers

All Abuzz about Blue Honey Bistro in Germantown

I hesitated to write anything about this restaurant, because I don’t want to fight everyone else for a reservation in the future. Continue reading All Abuzz about Blue Honey Bistro in Germantown

jonathantnOctober 6, 2019October 6, 2019Leave a comment