July 29, 2011 · 10:35 am
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To end the week, it’s pulpo. For those of you who don’t speak Spanish, that’s octopus. I have had pulpo on my mind since dinner last night and since it’s Foodie Friday I thought I’d share some of what I’ve been thinking about.
The Mrs. and I went to a tapas place last evening and there was a special of pulpo a la plancha. I’ll explain what it is in a second but I ended up ordering two plates of it and eating them both by myself. Gluttony? No, just a great business lesson. Continue reading →
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July 8, 2011 · 9:25 am
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To end the week, let’s talk about food and, more specifically, leftovers. You know what I mean – the rest of the steak you couldn’t finish; the other half of the chicken. The food you wrap up when the meal is over and deposit in the fridge so you can eat it at a later time and get more bang for your food buck.
We make a strenuous effort here at Rancho Deluxe not to toss any food unless it’s past its prime. However, given that there are often copious mounts of food left over after a family event or weekend of cooking, turning leftovers into something completely new has become an art form. Turns out there are business implications too! Continue reading →
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July 1, 2011 · 11:08 am
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The start of a long weekend and time for a little food-related thinking. After all, what better way to celebrate our nation’s independence than firing up the grill and eating to excess?
Grilling is one of those food preparation methods that seems ridiculously simple but can be very challenging to perfect. In fact, I was thinking this morning about how a lot of the great food we eat seems so simple but can require hours of complicated prep to produce great results. The funny thing is that the response we often hear is “That’s pretty good,” not “I really like the way they moved the seared meat over indirect heat to generate a smoke ring while keeping it moist.” The diners usually appreciate how it tastes without any thought as to how it’s made. This, of course triggered a business thought I’d like to share. Continue reading →
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