Sex is good, but not as good as fresh, sweet corn. ~Garrison Keillor

NEW: Visiting Dream Dinners in Plainville, MA

 

 If you've never heard of a Dream Dinners franchise, I'm here to tell you that you should!! 

They're all over the country now and offer a unique way to plan some savory home dinners.  These are prep kitchens basically, are well-staffed, ingredients fresh and the centralized recipes are truly delicious. 

I visited the one in Plainville, MA this morning and had a great time!  I prepared:

  • Chicken Paella
  • Kentucky Pork Chops
  • Chicken Marsala
  • Pulled Pork
  • and a few more! 
  • All in about 1 1/2 hours ( I talk a lot though - had the same problem in school) :)
The basic criteria I use to judge whether or not I'll be a repeat customer is very simple and includes:
  1. Are the ingredients fresh?
  2. Are the meats of good quality?
  3. Is everything priced appropriately?
  4. Is the facility clean?  Operate under clean kitchen standards?
  5. How many ingredients, spice mix sophistication are in the recipes?
  6. A most importantly:  Does it all taste great?
The Verdict:  I'm going to REPEAT!

NEW:  Cooking with Kids video

Exposing kids to cooking is a ton of fun so we decided that we'd film this "class".  We're trying to "construct" a really delicious Gorgonzola, Panchetta and Honey pizza. The honey really adds a sweet balance to the gorgonzola so after you enjoy the comedy in this video try making it!  Let us know how you liked it!

This is the first video that we've posted at our new YouTube channel.  As we do more chef nights, we'll be sure to post the videos here.  Hope you like them!


Thanks to my brother, the filmmaker, Kevin Land!

3/12/11  Chef Lester Esser wows the crowd at the Griver's House in Attleboro



Another incredible dinner was had last night in Attleboro!  Over 30 guests dined in style as the incomparable Chef Esser from Roslindale took care of our every gastronomic need.

On the menu tonight?  Ribs.  Lots of ribs.  Can you say that you've ever had Guava Kraken Rub Ribs?  We can.


Photos and commentary is at our Facebook page here.

For the Guava Kraken Rum Rib Sauce, click here.


1/3/11  Coffee "Cupping" Event at Excellent Coffee in Pawtucket, RI


Just posted a bunch of photos from the club's recent visit to Excellent Coffee (owners of Ocean Coffee) in Pawtucket, RI.  Check them out here on Facebook.

A very big THANK YOU to Mike Kapos who took time away from his busy schedule to show us the entire process of choosing coffee beans to roasting them to tasting them.  We are now experts thanks to you!

Mike just completed a very unique gift basket featuring RI-only vendors of fine foods and coffee.  Get them while they last!!  www.oceancoffee.com


Good times!

Bob


11/13/10  Supper Club night w/Chef Esser and Valerie Larsen of Swirling Vine



Thanks everyone who attended our night with Chef Lester Esser of Roslindale and Valerie Larsen of The Swirling Vine of Norton!

We had a blast and will send out an email when details start coming together for our next night.

Check out our Facebook page for more details of the night and here for some recipes to re-create what we enjoyed.

Good eats!

Bob





My muses....

Henry

Julia

Lillian