by Paul Myrick | Jun 24, 2016 | Food, Italy, Restaurants, Travel
One of the most marvelous things about Italy is the quality of the food and the restaurants in Sorrento do not disappoint. Of course, traditional pasta and pizza abound for the tourist crowd looking for the basics, but fine dining and special treats are also available...
by Paul Myrick | Feb 11, 2016 | Food, Recipes
This recipe makes a saucy thick-stew style of Jambalaya. Louisiana purists will, of course, disagree with this rendition but it’s still delicious. If using long grain white rice, the cooking time will be shortened considerably (only about 20 to 25 minutes...
by Paul Myrick | Feb 10, 2016 | Art / Graphic Design, Food
Here’s an interesting article on the design elements incorporated into the Oreo cookie. Think Knights Templar, First Crusade, and French gold. Read “The Dark Truth Behind the Design on Oreo Cookies” by Nadya Korytnikova.
by Paul Myrick | Feb 8, 2016 | Food, Recipes
These delicious roasted chicken wings disappear quickly at a party. Serves 4 Ingredients 2 tablespoons olive oil 3 tablespoons Herbes de Provence (see note below) 4 pinches of sea salt 4 pinches black pepper ½ teaspoon garlic powder 2 ½ – 3 lbs wings, separated...
by Paul Myrick | Feb 8, 2016 | Food, Recipes
Homemade dressings are so much better than store-bought, commercially made glop. Who knows what is in those bottles in the grocery store? Try this quick and delicious blue cheese dressing/dip and you’ll never go back to bottled dressing again. Makes 2 cups of...
by Paul Myrick | Feb 7, 2016 | Food, Recipes
Start to finish, this easy recipe produces delicious homemade bread in two hours. Makes two loaves. 4 cups all purpose flour (I use Safeway store brand organic, non-gmo flour) One ¼ oz. packet of rapid rise instant yeast 2 teaspoons sea salt 2 teaspoons sugar 1 ½ cups...
