ICELAND!!

I have not had time to be working on this site lately!  Sorry Folks. But I have gone one better and have been working on my own Travel Photography Food site where I'm writing about my trip to Iceland.  Just got back late late late Monday and spent most of yesterday in jet lag hangover mode.  The free Scotch for 7 hours from Reykjavik to connection in Seattle was maybe part.  I'm sorry but going West and it keeps getting sunnier and sunnier.  I could not sleep.  And IcelandAir has only the

WHISKEY!

Well being that is a holiday and all, after we gorged ourselves on our Tam Brisket sandwich we thought a proper whiskey drink would be in order. So close to home is a great whiskey bar with all the bourbons, scotchs, whiskeys, ryes ect that you can shake a stick at. It is the Thirsty Crow.  The bartenders there will hook you up with anything that you could ever want.  Some great beers, like Scrimshaw Pilsner. And the wall of whiskey.  They make all kinds of Manhattan's amongst their famous

Beef Brisket

Okay, do you like a great slow cooked, juicy, buttery, amazingly marbled piece of meat.  Then go to the Tam O' Shanter in Atwater Village on Los Feliz Bvld.  It is the most amazing piece of meat on a bun that will ever of tasted.  They make their own potato chips, cole slaw and potato salad.  All of which you get to put on your plate with your freshly carved sandwich THAT they carve right in front of you. It is truly a work of art. You will not be disappointed with this sandwich.  AND

SCOTCH

Here are two really nice scotch whiskey's to get you through your cold February days. This guy is really really smooth.  Some of the smoothest I've ever had.  Not very peaty, and just the right amount of smokeyness.  It is made with a lightly smoked malt and stored in Bourbon casks.  It is very light and airy both on the nose and finish.  It's not really dense and complicated, but if you want something to come home to and have a couple fingers worth to relax, it is not bad.  I finished

MAC AND CHEESE

Took the brand new La Cocotte’s and made some amazing macaroni and cheese.  A little boiled macaroni and a mix of cheese’s makes for a perfect small dish.

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La Cocotte

Just got six brand new awesome little Staub La Cocotte pots.  Perfect for dinner parties to make small dishes.  Go right from the oven to table.  Cast Iron Enameled inside.  So perfect for even and non-stick cooking.

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Mammoth, CA

When we are up in the mountains of CA in the town of Mammoth Lakes we love the SideDoor restaurant.  They have an awesome wine list, great sandwiches, and crepes.  It is right in the village, so you can easily take the gondola down from Canyon Lodge and BOOM! there you are!  In our favorite lunch in the village!

Fish and Veggies

Here is a super simple Fish. Got some Black Cod from the Fish Market.  Season it liberally with some really good Sea Salt and Pepper.  I also add a little Old Bay, Cayenne, and Paprika.  Get a good skillet and pour some sake in it.  Poach the Fish in the Sake slow and steady till the top is as firm as you like.  I keep an eye on it and put a lid on it if it looks like the bottom part is getting done faster.  The liquid should just be around half way up the piece of fish. Then I put some

BACON

Do you love Bacon like we do?  Do you always look for new and exciting places to get your ‘fix’??  Well in the small sleepy town on the edge of the Eastern Sierra’s, Bishop, CA is Mahogany Smoked Meats.  And they have THE best smoked bacon I ever done tasted!

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Egg Sandwich!

Take some great bacon.  Cook in the oven.  Toast some fresh bread.  Add a nice slice of cheese. Fry up two perfect eggs.  And Boom! there you go, a perfect way to start the day.