Guess what I had for breakfast this morning. Brisket and mashed potatoes! Heck yes! No regrets here. This is a bit of a Frankenstein recipe- the cooler weather has me craving all the comfort foods. All week I day-dreamed of a stew-y beef dish. I looked up recipes and found beer braising would create a deeper, more complex flavor than I could have with spices alone. … Continue reading Beer Braised Brisket
I recently moved to a new office, and everything has been great so far- the account is interesting and a challenge with tons to learn, everyone on the team is nice, it’s 5 minutes from the beach, and there’s a Whole Foods within walking distance! The one thing I wish I could change is the two and a half hours of driving every day. In Los Angeles, … Continue reading Slow Cooker Baked Apples
Persimmon isn’t the most common fruit, so I had to improvise with this recipe. I’m pretty happy with how it turned out! If I ever find myself with a ton of ripe fruit wondering how to use them before they go bad, baking is a great go-to. One easy way to use up all your extra fall fruits is to bake them into a crumble! It’s like … Continue reading Persimmon Crisp & Bourbon Whipped Cream
