Welcome to the barbeque

Summer wouldn't be summer without a little open flame. I've now purchased a grill for the condo, and at $199 plus the cost of a tank, I have 45,000 btus of power at my fingertips, plus a side burner to warm sauces and butters. The grill was broken in last week with a plethora of meats (chicken breasts, teriyaki skewers, marinated pork, carne asada, burgers, hot dogs, sausages, and tri tip) and fresh white peaches, and peppers. It works wonders. I'm a very happy owner of a new powerful grill.

Summer simplicity

Just because you're eating alone does not mean you can't have a flair for flavor, or color, or style when you cook. Tonight was no exception. Summer flavors make it easy to keep it simple, but truly enjoy the food available. A heirloom tomato caprese salad with basil picked off the plant, and tomatoes picked just the day before. Baby russet potatoes, quick baked in the microwave with a basic russian yoghurt on top. A quick saute of shitake mushrooms with salt and pepper, and it's a feast fit for a king. Total prep time, 12 minutes... Time for enjoyment, significantly longer. :)