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Yellowtail is wonderful

Yellowtail with a citrus salsa CLICK on the picture for a fun recipe

There were two types of fish that I loved to catch as a boy. The more plentiful was the ‘Perch” that was relatively easily to catch where the waves broke near the beach. The second — and in my opinion — more delicious was Yellowtail. “Smoked” Yellowtail could be purchased almost anywhere in the beach communities of California. This brings me to where my favorite Olde Port Seafood market in Avila Beach is offering quite a deal on Yellowtail this weekend!

What I like about these folks is the fact that they also post recipes of their favorite finds on the internet and they have one they ‘borrowed’ from  Epicureous  that is well worth the effort!

      Macadamia-Crusted Yellowtail with Mango-Papaya Salsa

                        CLICK here for the recipe

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California Midstate Fair Preview

It's off to the Pig races! Karla drew this nice drawing for one of her entries into this year's midstate fair. Karla didn't win this year, but she was thrilled to be there!

The California Midstate Fair has been something our family has been going to every year… well… since forever. This year was a little different as Karla decided to share some of her art work with the world. My daughters always loved to watch the pig races when they were active and we have missed that little edition to the fair; however, Karla brought them back for her entry this year.

The culinary arts — such as they are — will not be forgotten this year as ‘pork’ products seem to be one of the Fair’s favorite offerings!

Chocolate covered bacon? hmmm... interesting decadence.

Two of my favorite experiences was to shake the hands of both great Americans Toby Keith and my favorite entertainer Bob Hope…. obviously on different occasions. However , Karla had a great time last night visiting with all the other artists ( a very competitive lot), sampling the food and talking about her art.

Karla's theme: a MOUNTAIN of fun -- Bull Riding CLICK to read more about the fair!

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Bobotie is something special

Bobotie

There are some foods in our world that have captivated my attention; culinary wonders that feel like you have been transported — for a moment or two — to the land that created the dish. Bobotie is one of those meals… add some Mrs. Ball’s Chutney and you are set!

This is a lamb and pork dish with the flavors of apricot, onion, peri-peri , garlic, sultanas and much much more! Oh, if you didn’t think this unusual…well… it’s topped with an egg custard with sliced of banana! YUM!

Try it if you dare… but then, you may have found something extraordinary!

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May the fourth be with you!

What's on your grill???

Well, we always enjoy the fourth of July and all of the celebrations associated with it! Of course, most ‘celebrations’ in our family center around what we are baking, grilling , stewing, smoking, sauteing or cooking!

Nothing says the fourth to me like: hamburgers, hotdogs, chips and salsa, baked beans… and cake!

Enjoy the day!

 

Roger

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Bread Pudding is different every time you make it!

Baked and nearly ready... Bread Pudding ( CLICK on picture for recipe)

I do enjoy recipes where the product turns out the same every time you make it… but bread pudding isn’t one of those type of recipes. Chefs usually made bread pudding with just about anything they had on hand: croissants, slices of cake, muffins… and yes, bread.

So my usual trip to the day old baker often yields some surprising results: blueberry jam filled puff pastry turnovers, muffins and some french bread ( I prefer baguettes). Oh I have to let it cool… which will give me time to prepare a very nice Amarula/ Barenjager sauce.

Bon Appetite.