Lucas and I are moving to Pittsburgh around the first of November. Which means Cooking in Houston is officially retiring. Aside from dreadful cravings for Tex-Mex, I will miss all of you so much. I caught a man .

Journey to Italy begins in mid September 2011. Sights in and around Jesi. Jesi had become my home for 2 months and the sights and sounds in this beautful town are locked in my memory. The alley just outside my apartment. The seemingly endless flight of stairs that I climb almost everyday. The view from our apartment. He literally butchered the carcasses before our eyes.

Friday, January 3, 2014. While on our forthcoming trip in July, we will be making our way to the agriturismo. To visit our tree and speak with Paulo and Paulo Berretta, the caretakers of the grove. Wednesday, December 25, 2013.

Time saving prep ahead lunch box fillers. Top with salsa and cheese. Top with bbq sauce and canned pineapple. Top with ponzu and grated daikon. Cut up over a salad. Add to a lettuce wrap. They get softer after being frozen but I prefer them that way.

Depuis un mois, je me tenais loin de ma cuisine.