I love fusion. I love messy perfect bites. I love flavors. So here is what we have. The base is a crispy potato tostada which is much like a large potato pancake. Then we have a Southwest spiced rubbed skirt steak from A to Z Butcher. Then that is topped with peppers and onions, an…

I eat baked potatoes frequently, sour cream, chives, butter, maybe some bacon and some cheese. That is fine, but how about thinly cut grilled steak, peppers, onions, and some cheese sauce? Yes, I said cheese sauce. You could go ahead and add some some sour cream – I dare you to draw the ire of…

This is a flavorful cookie full of lots of chocolate, lots of pistachios, and a little sweetness from the apricots. My secret weapons: chocolate vodka and honey roasted pistachios which bring sweet and salty. Refrigeration is key; if not, the cookie might look like crap. Literally. I hope you like it. Dry Ingredients:2 1/2 cups…

We were in Corolla, NC, on vacation and walked by this hidden gem a half dozen times. We decided to treat ourselves on our getaway day. Good choice. The bakery smell when you walk in the door is amazing, the displays are enticing, and the staff friendly and welcoming. We had the breakfast sandwiches (I…

While vacationing in Corolla, NC, I happened on a seafood store in beautiful downtown Duck. They had some drum fish which can be red drum or black drum; without the skin, you kinda got to take their word for it. Now, if my brother Mike we’re here, I would have blackened it, but he was…