Had to come up with a lunch plan, for the lodge this week. Typically, we have a big brunch, appetizers, and dinner, but I had a group arriving early this week. I found some potato slider rolls and had some roasted pork in the freezer, so I decided to adapt the Hawaiian roll recipe. Don’t…
Author: Lanie Fioretti
My name is Lanie Fioretti and although I am not a classically trained chef or a degreed nutritionist, I have been studying food and nutrition voraciously since the early seventies. After working in public health and private practice for 22 years, I retired my dental hygiene license. I have taught cooking classes at Whole Foods and Central Market, done product development for a bakery in east Texas, catered, and been a personal chef. I usually think of myself as an improvisational cook!
February Food Adventures in Austin
We made an overnight trip to Austin, on Valentine’s Day, and tried some restaurants, new to us. Our first stop was Fork and Taco on Burnet Rd. They have a scrumptious variety of unusual tacos, and homemade tortillas. I had a flank chimichurri and a short rib, Don had a jerk grouper, and a flank. Valentine’s night…
Lamb Burgers
You won’t see a picture, because it looks like a burger, so just imagine a burger! These are really great herby deliciousness. They are similar to the ones I made, when I cooked for “the pork-free,” at the lodge. PrintLamb Burgers Ingredients2 TBSP extra virgin olive oil 1 lb ground lamb 2 TBSP finely chopped…
Spiced Pecans
We’re still gathering pecans, but I’m a little behind on cracking and shelling! I do have enough for a couple recipes though. Don wants a pecan cobbler, so I’m using Valentine’s Day as my excuse for making it. I have enough left to make spiced pecans (what I wanted), and this is a simple and…
Bare Bones BBQ Gatesville
I got some take-out this week, and it was all that I expected and more. Ricky and Tana (the owners) have another big hit. The BBQ is awesome. I had ribs and moist brisket this time. Pork country ribs are on the menu, and I’m going to be trying those on my next visit. You…