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Pork T: The O.P. (Original Pork)

Pork T: The O.P. (Original Pork)

Pork has always a mythical sort of meat to me. Growing up in a Jewish household, it was a long time before I knew the pleasures of bacon, pork sausages, and hams both cooked and cured. No pork chops or pork loin roasts for dinner. 

Quit Whining, Here’s My Two Cents on Wine

Quit Whining, Here’s My Two Cents on Wine

Hey all! Remember when I said I’d be more regular in terms of putting out content? Fooled you all pretty good, didn’t I? Well, there are a couple things I’ve been working on outside of blog land that I’m happy to share with you. First 

Straight Out The Freezer: Shrimp Scampi

Straight Out The Freezer: Shrimp Scampi

We’ve all got some stuff lurking in the back of our freezer that we constantly skip over or just plain forget about. Not today. Today, we dig through the freezer to find these lost artifacts. This day, we will cook from frozen. Today, we stay 

Springtime Special: Rack of Lamb

Springtime Special: Rack of Lamb

It’s springtime! Sometimes sunny, sometimes rainy, sometimes hot, sometimes cool. A season for change and rebirth. Spring is an exciting season for a cook, especially in colder climates like ours in Canada. After months and months of nothing but root vegetables, magical green things start 

Want Something Nice? Chicken and Rice

Want Something Nice? Chicken and Rice

Chicken and rice. That’s all you need to hear. It even sounds comforting, doesn’t it? Nearly every culture I can think of boasts one or more dishes that combine chicken and rice, and for good reason. They go great together. You don’t even need to 

Where Does The Time Go?

Where Does The Time Go?

I’m still here! Really, honestly! I know it’s been two weeks since last I posted anything. I’m truly sorry for how wonky the update schedule has been lately. There’s a lot going on right now, some of it good, some less so. Life has a 

The Grey Sky Buster: Hamburger Hash

The Grey Sky Buster: Hamburger Hash

Good morning, friends and neighbors! It’s a rainy, grey one here in Ottawa. We’ve had some beautiful, sunshiny days up until now, but into every life, a little rain must fall. I guess that’s today. We had a hard time getting out of bed what 

My First Dish: Tomato-Basil Pasta Salad

My First Dish: Tomato-Basil Pasta Salad

Welcome back, dear readers. Good tidings to you all. A fine spring day here in Ottawa, the snow is melting, the sub-zero temperatures are gradually warming up. And the hearts of restaurateurs are warming as well, due to the decision to allow 50% dining room 

Pizza Time! My Favorite Ottawa Pizza Joints Part: 2

Pizza Time! My Favorite Ottawa Pizza Joints Part: 2

Dearest Readers! Has it been two weeks already since last we were gathered here at this hallowed blog? My most sincere apologies, but I have been BUSY. With what, I hear you asking? Well, first of all, if you’re anywhere in the Ottawa area, you 

A Few Words On Knife Care, From a Guy That Sucks At Knife Care

A Few Words On Knife Care, From a Guy That Sucks At Knife Care

It’s getting to be about that time, dear readers. Time to take all my good knives out of the bag and give them a good sharpening. This time will be different, though. This time they won’t be going back into the bag. Rather, they’ll be