Newest Family Member - Rans Stratus XP

So...a few weeks ago I posted the Catrike for sale on Craigs list. I loved the Baron, it was a great trike and a joy to ride, but a quest for speed and distance came over me.
The second person who emailed me about the Catrike was also a chef and also owned a bike store. So after many, many emails we made a deal for a trade.

My NEW Rans Stratus XP for my 8 month old Catrike Expedition.

Today was the first day out on the "Blue Bomber". and LOVED IT!! Climbs much better than the trike and is much quicker. The Rans is almost 8' long and you can barely feel it under you. You can feel the speed at about 25 miles an hour and its easy to see where a fairing would come into play. Can't wait for spring!!!

The Beard Dinner Article - click here

Hey Everyone.
So it has finally arrive.

http://www.dailyherald.com/story/?id=132639


Check out the Article in the Daily Herald and the video clips from our trip to NYC to cook at the Beard House.

This was truly a career highlight.

Enjoy

James Beard - The Weird Side

Who is James Beard?
The easy answers are, the first TV chef, the chef that trained Julia Childs.
The answer that most people don't know is he was a total Exhibitionist.

Cooking Naked, showering outside in his green house, wall and ceiling mirrors in his bathroom, and mirrors above where his bed was. Strange shit.
The Person who is the name sake for what is the equivalent of the culinary worlds Oscars. Hanging Brains everywhere!!

Salumi in Seattle

On a recent trip to Seattle I had the opportunity to visit Mario Batali's parents Deli - Salumi.
I LOVE this place!!!
You have to be there 20 minutes before it opens to get a good spot in line. I was #2 and by the time I was done eating my sandwich and drinking my wine the line was around the block. Thats how good it is..cult-like.

Salumi is known for their homemade Artisan Cured meats. One on the greatest Sopressata and Salami Sandwiches of all time. (attached picture). Served simply with a garlicy butter spread and a pepper and onion mixture. HEAVEN

Other must try items are
-Coppa - marbled pork shoulder rubbed with chilis and spice and everything nice
- Lomo-which is a rubbed and air dried pork loin
and Guanciale which is pigs jowels (hog heaven, similar to bacon)

Oscar the Cupcake

Found this tasty treat in the Chelsea Street Market in NYC