Eating up a spectacular US Presidential Election for 2008

Wow, what a show -

AP - Nov 5 08 - His storied election behind him and weighty problems in his face, Barack Obama turned Wednesday to the task of building a US administration in times of crisis as Americans and the world absorbed his history-shattering achievement as the first black leader ascending to the US presidency.

What have been favorite foods of past US president's? (George Washington liked ice cream).

Whole Roasted Goodness Chicken

serves 4-6

1 whole roaster chicken
1/4 white onion, peeled
4 garlic cloves, peeled
3 fresh thyme sprigs
2 small sweet peppers

Citrus Pork Steaks


1 nectarine - roasted
1 T fresh shallot - small chop
1/4 tsp fresh thyme - small chop
3 clove garlic or more to taste - small chopped
1/3 C brown sugar

Rainbow salad

Serves 4-5

2 small orange peppers, sliced
3 radish, sliced
2 tomatoes, chopped
1 granny smith apple, grated
1 mango, sliced
1 T cilantro, rough chop

Plum Stuffed Trout

Plum Stuffed Trout
serves 2-4

2 whole trout, dressed
1/2 plum, ripe, sliced thin
1/2 lemon, sliced thin
1/4 red onion, sliced thin

French Toast with Macerated Strawberries

This past Sunday I wanted to make something fun, and light, (depending on how much you eat), for breakfast.

Connecting with kids in the kitchen

My niece and nephew like to cook with me. So the last time my my nephew was over we made pizza on the grill. One of my absolute favorites!

Have some crepes

We had our nephew spend last night with us, while his parents were out of town. So for breakfast this morning I decided to make crepes for the five year old.

Grilled Whiskey Soy Pork

Here's a great way to prepare a tenderloin, or a chop.

2 lb. Pork tenderloin, cleaned, trimmed