Modern Housterns
With COVID-19 running rampant, we kept the college housterns (short for interns for the house) at a distance and turnedContinue Reading
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New Year’s Celebration
Throughout the year, we host lots of dinners and parties as well visiting restaurants all over for both work andContinue Reading
Cookbooks, Magazines and other Sources of Inspiration and Recipes
There are so many sources of inspiration, it is almost mind boggling to figure out where to turn when planningContinue Reading
Brown Butter
In short, brown butter creates an intense nutty and sweet flavor that enhances just about anything you bake, sauté orContinue Reading
Pool Party Tip
No one likes to eat at a pool party and the events are always on a hot sunny day. SoContinue Reading
Bonney’s Going Away Pool BBQ
People move in and out of Washington D.C. all the time. From politicians to the people who report on them,Continue Reading
Roast Chicken Breasts
This is a core recipe for so many meals and dishes. It is simple and creates juicy and flavorful whiteContinue Reading
Roasted Peeled Garlic
Roasted peeled garlic creates an infused olive oil for cooking and the garlic gloves have so many uses from servingContinue Reading
Frying Tips
I always had concerns about deep frying for guests especially after the cocktails start flowing and they begin to hoverContinue Reading
Freshly Ground Peppercorns
Before I get going on putting together a meal, I use an herb grinder to prepare readily available pepper, ratherContinue Reading
Parmigiano-Reggiano Cheese
Parmesan cheese, as we refer to it, means one thing, freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiono cheese. I like to buy it inContinue Reading
The Perfect Scrambled Egg
There is an ongoing debate about how to best scramble an egg. In South Carolina, we were celebrating Haley’s 25thContinue Reading
The Le Poisson Rules
Required behavior of all those entering these grounds: All ranks shall be left outside; similarly, hats — and particularly swordsContinue Reading