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Cajun Kitchen

April 12, 2018April 9, 2018 ~ Jim Kirkley ~ Leave a comment

How many waiters would "Punk" you like this? I dare say, none, but when you're the best waiter in the world, you can totally do this, and we're honored to participate. So here's the set-up, we had our best friends John and Cindy visiting from Wisconsin, we wanted them to experience best Cajun food and … Continue reading Cajun Kitchen

Sloppy Joe Tater Tots Casserole (Sloppy Tots)

April 11, 2018April 8, 2018 ~ Laura Kirkley ~ Leave a comment

I got the idea to make a Casserole out of the tots and the sloppy joe meat.

Shaved Mushroom, Fennel and Parmesan Salad

April 10, 2018April 4, 2018 ~ Jim Kirkley ~ Leave a comment

This recipe is stolen blatently and without modification from Alice Water's rendition. I learned about it when watching an episode where Alice is cooking with Julia Child. Alice makes this salad for Julia right on the spot. I had to try it and it is SOO GOOOD! Fennel has a slight licorice taste and can … Continue reading Shaved Mushroom, Fennel and Parmesan Salad

Chicken Cutlets

April 9, 2018April 4, 2018 ~ Jim Kirkley ~ Leave a comment

Made this last night with a salad.

Country-Style Pate’

April 8, 2018April 5, 2018 ~ Jim Kirkley ~ Leave a comment

Serve this pate' with some pickled vegetables and a crusty French bread.

Cumin & Coriander Grilled Lamb

April 7, 2018April 3, 2018 ~ Laura Kirkley ~ Leave a comment

Cool story behind this recipe, which is insanely delicious!

Veracruz Shrimp

April 6, 2018April 2, 2018 ~ Laura Kirkley ~ Leave a comment

We love this dish and make it often. It is super tasty and satisfies a craving for something a bit spicy. Also low-guilt at only 318 calories per serving. We use these anchovy-stuffed olives from Spain. Careful these are really addictive. Goya Stuffed Olives Minced Anchovies 5.25 Ounces (Pack of 06) Author: Laura S. Kirkley … Continue reading Veracruz Shrimp

The Best Sous Vide Machine

April 5, 2018April 2, 2018 ~ Jim Kirkley ~ Leave a comment

One tool I have in the kitchen that even Laura agrees is useful and likes is my sous vide machine.

Mashed Potatoes

April 4, 2018April 1, 2018 ~ Laura Kirkley ~ Leave a comment

Perhaps there's something to this "Dean's Potato Diet."

Caesar Salad

April 3, 2018April 1, 2018 ~ Jim Kirkley ~ Leave a comment

Back in the day when I traveled a lot for business, I was taken to a restaurant in Campbell, CA called Renzo's. Sadly it looks like it is no longer in business. One of the things that made it special is the old-school table-side preparation of their Caesar Salad by the Maitre d'. Being a … Continue reading Caesar Salad

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Join us on our journey as we move into the next phase of our lives: a crossing of food, travel, and lifestyle as viewed from our unique perspective as former high-tech executives, retail specialty food owners and enthusiastic cooks and travelers.

Jim, Laura, and James Kirkley

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