Street Vendor Pork Tacos
Ground pork is versatile and richly flavored…
A Peek into the Kitchen
When we dropped off a roaster at Carmel Valley Ranch a while back, we got to talk to Gino Ramos, who is on staff at the resort.
It was obvious from…
Carmel Valley Ranch Resort – In the Garden
I spent a delightful evening at Carmel Valley Ranch after a very busy Saturday. The event was a showcase of sustainable, local foods and featured…
Meatopia 2015
An informal evening on the beach where nationally renowned chefs play with fire as they grill, roast, broil, steam and barbeque all things MEAT. Cocktails, Brews and Wine keep the night going as we celebrate the Carnivore inside us.
The Much-Loved Fifth Taste – Umami
We were taught that there were four flavors: sweet, salty, sour, and bitter. Now one of the buzziest new buzz words in culinary circles is all about the fifth basic taste, umami.