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Podcast Episodes

The “What I’m Eating, Drinking, Cooking, Reading, Etc.” Roundup- June 2017


Episode 024- In this episode, I will let you know what I am up to food-wise and drink-wise.  It’s my thinking that you might be interested or inspired to try some of these things.  Note:  I do not receive any compensation for you clicking on any of these links. They are for your knowledge, use, and enjoyment.

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What I’m Cooking-  Asparagus Bacon Appetizer, Mexican Street Corn

We got another delivery of Hello Fresh.  The two meals we got were:

  • Beef Burrito Night with refried beans, queso fresco, peppers and onion.
  • Saucy Barbecue Chicken with creamy green bean and potato salad.

What I’m Drinking- Shake Chocolate Porter by Boulder Beer.  I am also trying to switch to rum as a summer drink, without much success.

What I’m Baking- Coffee Cake from “The United Cakes of America” and Banana Pound Cake from Cookbook Junkies.

What I’m Eating-  I offered a recipe for pickled eggs from a list of egg recipes in Episode 020 .  What is really delicious is if you make egg salad with it!  I didn’t mention this during the episode, but the eggs will take on a green tinge because there are no beets included in this recipe.  If the green color bothers you, add beets and enjoy the pink hue.

Marcona almonds are a nut from Spain.  We were introduced to them to have them as part of a cheese platter or tapas years ago and have been enjoying them ever since.  From time to time we get them they come tossed with olive oil and sea salt.  I just got them with paprika and they are delicious!

My Weekend Project-  Wednesdays with Joe has become Thursdays with with Joe.  First loaf was Farl from Paul Hollywood’s book “100 Great Breads”.  It was one of the recipes that we used last year. Here is a blog post about that. 

The box garden is rebuilt and the vegetables are planted.  This season we have tomatoes, cucumbers, jalapenos, banana peppers, red and yellow peppers, eggplant, basil, mint, and oregano.

What Cookbook I’m Reading-  Review of “The Complete Book of Meat” by Bruce Aidells and Denis Kelly.  I did not get to finish “The President’s Kitchen Cabinet” by Adrian Miller. 

I just got a review copy of “The Harvest Baker” by Ken Haedrich.  He discussed that book a little bit in Episode 021 of the podcast.  However, you can see a promo for it below to get more of an idea about it or click here.  

What I’m Doing- Writing for Edible Western New York, “Where Has all the Pizza Rustica and Pizza Grana Gone?”

Where I’m Going- Toutant for Father’s Day where I had buttermilk fried chicken, collard greens, cornbread, pickled vegetables, and hush puppies.  My wife had smoked prime rib with mashed potatoes. For dessert it was coffee and beignet.  My wife had absinthe.     

What I am Watching- On PBS I watched the American Masters series on chefs in America featuring James Beard, Julia Child, Jacques Pepin, and Alice Waters.

The Great British Baking Show.  My prediction is that Selasi will win though Kate may be the dark horse in the competition.

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Podcast Episodes

Is Raising Chickens for the Birds?


Episode 020-  Paul O’Dell makes his living as a computer programmer but spends a goodly amount of his time thinking about chickens and eggs thanks to his wife, Karen, and their three daughters.

While ensconced  in the suburban ideal on Long Island, the O’Dell family has taken to the more rural pastime of raising chickens–six of them to be exact.

In this episode, you will learn the research that went into getting the chickens, keeping them healthy and safe, and getting the coop.  You’ll also learn what one does when the chickens start offering up to SIX EGGS A DAY!

My hero, Rocky Balboa, knew what to do with the extra eggs around his place.  

While there are plenty of ideas from the American Egg Board, here are some others:

  • Since we are in grilling season, how about cooking eggs on the grill?
  • Cloud eggs are the love child of a savory meringue and a sunny side up egg.
  • You don’t have to go to an old school bar to eat them, you can make pickled eggs at home.
  • Eggs in Purgatory are bathed in a spicy tomato sauce and great served with a loaf of crusty bread.  I’ve long since lost the recipe that I originally used and make my now from memory.  However, this recipe is similar.  You can used diced potatoes instead of chickpeas and goat cheese instead of feta.  Also, the sauce is given to customization.
  • The old reliable Ham and Cheese Strata!

Disclaimer:  If you have concerns about eating under-cooked or raw eggs, don’t do it.  Anything that you put in your mouth you do at your own risk.

Trivia:  Did you know that the one hundred folds in a traditional French chef’s hat (or toque as it’s called) is attributed to the one hundred different ways to cook an egg?

Resources mentioned:

My Pet Chicken and The Chicken Chick

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