My mother used to make Yorkshire pudding when I was young, and popovers are just a “personal” serving of Yorkshire pudding. They are one of those trademark side dishes some guests remember even more than the main dish. The Buena Vista version takes an old James Beard Cookbook recipe and adds a little rosemary as […]
Since preparing a memorable meal involves a bit of effort, I like to serve dishes guests can’t order in most restaurants. To do this, I like to lean on California native herbs straight out of my yard and gamey meats such as elk, venison, or wild fish. Venison can be hard to find in Los […]
Cooking a seemingly exotic meal doesn’t have to be difficult. Here’s a simple recipe for wild salmon. Find a reasonably large non-stick pan (mine is 14” diameter). Empty a pint of your favorite beer into the pan. Add a half-pound to a pound of wild salmon to the beer. Add a half cup of wild […]