Author Archives: joshdaddy

Hayleigh’s Pancakes

Posted on November 12, 2012 by joshdaddy

Look at them: sitting there on the plate, no syrup, no butter, no nothing. Boring, right? Well, that’s just the way Hayleigh likes her pancakes. If you have been reading this blog for a while, you will already know that … Continue reading →

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Beans and Cornbread

Posted on October 21, 2012 by joshdaddy

Ever seen Dinner and a Movie on TBS? It’s off the air now, apparently, and to be honest it’s been a long, long time since I’ve watched the show. Basic concept–every Friday night, TBS shows a movie, and the two … Continue reading →

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Tomatoes in October

Posted on October 15, 2012 by joshdaddy

OK, I admit it. It feels a little wrong to be writing about tomatoes in the middle of  October. Pumpkins, sure. Sweet potatoes, no problem. But tomatoes? Of course, this tomato salad tastes much better in the middle of summer, with … Continue reading →

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Hoisin Glazed Chicken

Posted on October 9, 2012 by joshdaddy

I can remember the first time I had hoisin sauce–it was a condiment for mu shu pork. I was probably not much older than Josh, and I loved it. Maybe taste buds are genetic, because Josh loves it too. True … Continue reading →

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Seared Salmon Salad

Posted on September 16, 2012 by joshdaddy

Here’s another dish inspired by one of our favorite restaurants. There’s a nice, little Cuban restaurant not too far down the road called La Fonda Latina. Usually, I get the bocadillo latino, but lately I’ve been getting their ensalada pescado. … Continue reading →

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Pomegranate Frozen Yogurt

Posted on August 11, 2012 by joshdaddy

OK, OK: I know it seems like all ice cream all the time around here, but this one was so easy and so good, I just had to share one more. We love Red Mango. And what we really love … Continue reading →

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Café con Leche Ice Cream

Posted on August 4, 2012 by joshdaddy

I am not sure what kind of school schedule you are on in your neck of the woods, but believe it or not, Josh heads back in just one more week. That means we’re trying to squeeze out the last … Continue reading →

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Miso Glazed Cauliflower

Posted on July 31, 2012 by joshdaddy

This is another one of those attempts to trick the kids into liking a previously disliked vegetable. Cheddar cauliflower soup is always a winner, but straight-up cauliflower: No thanks. When I made this side tonight, though, Josh and his brother … Continue reading →

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Fish Head Soup

Posted on July 19, 2012 by joshdaddy

I first mentioned Fish Head Soup over a year ago, when Josh and I were experimenting with coquinas. It’s been a while since we have been at the beach, and even longer since any of us has caught a fish … Continue reading →

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Indian Summer

Posted on July 3, 2012 by joshdaddy

OK, so it has been hot for days on end–I mean, triple digit hot. The only time I have ever been hotter is the three weeks I spent in India in the middle of summer, where it got to 115 … Continue reading →

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