Monthly Archives: February 2012

Major Grey’s Ribs

Posted on February 20, 2012 by joshdaddy

The first time I ever tasted pork and mango on the same plate was at a restaurant in Charlottesville, VA back when I was in grad school. The restaurant is long gone, but the memory of that combo has stuck … Continue reading →

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Senegalese Chick Peas

Posted on February 17, 2012 by joshdaddy

Yet another recipe disclaimer: I have no idea if what I am presenting here is in fact a Senegalese dish. Why, then, call it Senegalese chick peas? The blame/credit goes to Marie-Claude Mendy, chef at Boston’s Teranga and two-time finalist … Continue reading →

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Josh and His Dad Experiment: Mustard

Posted on February 14, 2012 by joshdaddy

I was listening to The Splendid Table last week–yes, I am an NPR food geek, so much so that I have even called into the show (you want to hear me talk about tripe with Lynne Rosetto Kasper?) Anyway, Noelle … Continue reading →

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Chile Verde

Posted on February 9, 2012 by joshdaddy

I first had chile verde at The Loop in Manitou Springs, Colorado. We have visited this little artsy town just outside of Colorado Springs many times over the years, and we will usually have dinner at The Loop at least one … Continue reading →

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Pasta e Fagioli

Posted on February 5, 2012 by joshdaddy

OK, so I have taken a lot of heat (mostly from my mother) for daring to claim that I make a tastier meatball than my mother. So here’s a dish to make amends: my mother’s pasta e fagioli recipe. Truth … Continue reading →

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