I had a bit of a rough weak and after a long day diving has always been a refuge… waves coming in.. crashhhhhhh not too much fish action today but I got a few that I really like to eat – Sargo which is a nice firm white fish with a heavy bloodline and Sheepshead …
Dear Nokia, You know, I was thinking about you ton on my drive down to the Vet’s office today in Orange County. But then my eyes would fill and I tried to think of something else so I wouldn’t crash… but I couldn’t help but think of you. But I figured that if I crashed …
I’ve tried birds sealed on high temperature, then roasted at 350, I don’t like them as much unless it’s on a rotisserie where the fat keeps basting the bird, then that’s mmm. I start with a good quality bird (Mary’s at Whole Foods is good) or see your local farmer. Truss the bird with the …
My brother’s gf came to town and they always take care of me when I go to NY. Last week I went to Sushi Zo. It was very good, but very expensive. Somewhere in the range of $400+ for 2. one glass of sake and a beer and small portions. Sushi Gen the service was …
It’s important to have the right tools. Currently I’ve been using some awesome knives (Moritaka Deba, Moritaka Gyuto 270mm) except my butchering knives are the type that bang around the boat and the truck and can get sharp but really don’t hold an edge worth a damn. (Victorinox/Forschner). New toys to better process meat. …
Food is not just a product, it’s a process. Here is a 26 pound Bos Creek Prime Rib, dry aged 30 days…. cut some pita for starters salad Seasoning is one of my favorite parts of that process. And probably the most important to achieve the optimal taste from your ingredient. PS Why’s my wine …
There are few who like to see death. I…am not one of them. At least not for the sake of just seeing death. I grew up with animals – a beautiful pet rabbit, a jovial golden retriever who died too young. A Siamese fighting fish who fought himself in the mirror too hard. However, I …
“Happiness only real when shared.” –Christopher McCandless, Into the Wild Pursuit of Food is about going out and catching & making food and sharing it. I think that’s the step that we often miss as hunters or foodies or hardcore food pornographers. We take pictures of the beautiful food without showing the context – …
I saw Oak trees and acorns and deer and cows and wild boars and ducks and frogs. and I will tell you this… One wild boar didn’t make it. blackbrownpigdown It’s the job of the hunter or the fisherman to not waste any meat that can be salvaged. Here, I’m butchering and contemplating how to cut …
The handcaught lobsters and grilling some Japanese binchotan charcoal in my ceramic grill!!!! MMMMMMMM MMMMMM YAaaa THE PERFECT PICNIC 🙂 can you tell…i’m really happy. me and mah grill! happiness level rising bos creek grassfed ribeye Lobster and Steak 🙂 Who knew happiness was so easy????????????? Pursuit of food OUT 🙂
WOWWWW!!!!!! what an amazing dive in Palos Verdes. First, on the way to the dive, I hit every green light (there’s about 234510 of them on Hawthorne blvd). It’s not a big deal – it’s a friggen miracle. Then, I didn’t slip, fall, and eat shit on the way down the steep, slippery, sandy …
I’ve always wanted to own a farm. I don’t know wheeerre that came from because I grew up in Laguna…(a city in Orange County, California.) I don’t know anybody there with a farm, and I really never think I went to a farm until last year when I went to Many farms scouting for possible …