Cocktails, Food, and Gardening South of the hill in Bernal Heights, CA
Mrs. Flannestad has been a bit under the weather this week and requested chicken soup last night.
This is what I made…
Chicken and Corn Chowder
2 Chicken Leg Thigh Combo
1/2 onion, roughly chopped
1/2 carrot, roughly chopped
1/2 celery, roughly chopped
1 bay leaf
sprig thyme
few whole black peppercorns
1 whole clove
1/2 pound bacon
Olive Oil
1 onion, chopped
1 small bell pepper, chopped
1 small [...]
Oops! Rookie move, getting the shadow of the camera in the picture! Unfortunately, the others were blurry.
Kind of like “Hunter’s Chicken”
Shopping list:
4 Chicken bone-in Leg Thigh Combos
1 pint Cherry Tomatoes
1 Bunch Basil, chiffonade
2 small Zucchini, halved and sliced
Pantry Items:
3 cloves Garlic, minced
1 Medium Onion, chopped
Olive Oil
1 tsp. Dried Thyme
Dry Vermouth or White Wine
Chicken [...]
Had a friend over Friday night and made Roast Chicken Breasts with Porcini Mushroom Risotto. Unfortunately, too busy cooking to take pictures.
I first made a gremolata-substance as a sort of “rub” for the chicken.
Mince 3 cloves garlic, zest of one lemon, 1/4 cup parsley, and 2 tablespoons fresh oregano. To this add a [...]
I was hoping this would be the Beer of the week post. Unfortunately, this stout didn’t do much for me. A bit thin, with the coffee flavor really only present as an aftertaste.
Believe it or not, I’ve really had this wok since 1985. Asian IGA on Park Street in Madison, Wisconsin. [...]
