I tell you what, this is a fitting post for a Friday because this week about drove me to drink. I’ve been struggling with a computer problem that was only fixable by a clean install of windows 7. Twice. Plus 168 updates. Twice. I’m so tired of technology! Let’s unwind over a cold, refreshing glass… Continue reading Friday Happy Hour — Casal Garcia Vinho Verde
BBQ Beef Chuck Roast — BBQ Beef Sandwiches
For most folks, brisket is the quintessential cut of beef for a BBQ. It’s traditionally a really economical cut because it’s tough and really only responds well to corning (brined in spices and usually boiled, corned beef) or the low-and-slow method of BBQ on a smoker or grill. With beef prices soaring and the popularity… Continue reading BBQ Beef Chuck Roast — BBQ Beef Sandwiches
Friday Happy Hour — Fünf Riesling
Well, I can hardly believe it, but we made it to the weekend! Friday after work is as good a time as any to enjoy a cocktail, so I figure you and I can have a drink together on Fridays and we’ll have our own little happy hour. You’re good with that, right? Ok, I… Continue reading Friday Happy Hour — Fünf Riesling
Seared Tuna Salads
Ahhhh, ladies’ luncheon! Okay, not quite — but how about a ladies and a gentleman luncheon? Absolutely! There’s almost nothing more refreshing on a hot summer day than a crisp, cool salad. Why not make it a meal? Salad as an entree! It’s anarchy! Dogs and cats living together … Oh, wait. We invited our… Continue reading Seared Tuna Salads
Berkshire Pork Chops
It seems to be PORK WEEK at Casa Sass, but can you blame me? It’s our pork CSA share week! What’s a CSA, you ask? It’s a bigger post for another time soon, but basically we got into a program (Consumer-Supported Agriculture) where a local farmer offers a membership, or a subscription, called a “share”… Continue reading Berkshire Pork Chops
Smoked Pork Rib End Roast
I am uber-lucky, and live next door to some astounding neighbors who are not only adventurous foodies, but also hail from pork-butt-smokin’-country. This means every now and then, I get to inhale the aromas of wood on coals and sizzling pork fat as a big ol’ pork shoulder cooks low and slow to perfect, tender,… Continue reading Smoked Pork Rib End Roast