Culinary Pyrotechnics

JGold's 99 ~ Hot Dog on a Stick

2010-05-28T19:03:00.000-07:00

I first had Hot Dog on a Stick my freshman year of college at the Pacific View mall in Ventura on my way to a sailing regatta with the rest of the UCSB sailing team. We had caravaned to the food court to pick up a teammate who worked there and hooked us up with an assortment of corndogs, cheeses on a stick, and fresh-squeezed lemonade. I can't quite recall whether we were going up north to San

Soyrizo is People! (Or the best ever hangover omelette)

2010-01-01T16:52:00.000-08:00

Soyrizo Omelette1 - browse fridge for whatever leftovers may or may not make a good omelette2 - gently crack eggs into a bowl and whisk til blended3 - squeeze Soyrizo out of its casing (WARNING: don't eat the plastic!!) and saute it in a frying pan4 - add in whisked eggs and any extra goodies (i think i tossed in some leftover roasted potatoes)5 - eat out of the pan6 - crawl back into bed7 - eat

Photo Firework ~ Fried Yuca

2009-12-31T17:00:00.000-08:00

Yuca Frita 1 - cut a batch of pre-cooked yuca into 2-inch chunks2 - fry until golden and crisp3 - drain on paper towels and sprinkle with salt

Photo Firework ~ Noche Buena Lechon

2009-12-24T19:52:00.000-08:00

Noche Buena Lechon (Christmas Eve roasted pork) Insert recipe here. Serve with black beans and rice, yuca, & plantains.

Photo Firework ~ Nutella Puff Pastries

2009-12-24T19:23:00.000-08:00

Nutella Puff Pastries1 - cut a square of prepared puff pastry into four 2-inch squares2 - dollop 1 teaspoon of nutella on one corner of the square3 - moisten edges with water and fold into a triangle to seal4 - bake until puffy and golden5 - dust with powdered sugar

Photo Firework ~ Disco Vodka

2009-12-17T18:00:00.000-08:00

Secret Santa loves me.

Photo Firework ~ Mickey Mouse Cappucino

2009-12-15T13:42:00.000-08:00

the RotundaThe Walt Disney StudiosBurbank, CA

Photo Firework ~ Holiday Bloody Marys

2009-12-13T15:14:00.000-08:00

Bloody Maryin a tall glass with ice, add 1 shot vodka, fill with spicy V8, sprinkle with celery seed, Worscheshire sauce and squeeze in a wedge of lime. Stir with a celery stick.Enjoy!

Photo Firework ~ Sapporo @ Taiyo

2009-12-04T19:42:00.000-08:00

Lakers Special: order a beer, get a Cali roll for free whenever the Lakers are playing!Taiyo5917 Franklin AveLos Angeles, CA 90029323.468.2496

Photo Firework ~ Maggie's Bakery Pastry

2009-12-03T15:00:00.000-08:00

Maggie's Bakery6530 Lankershim BlvdNorth Hollywood, CA 91606818.506.6265

Photo Firework ~ Tortillas

2009-11-29T22:15:00.000-08:00

3rd Round Mens Soccer Finals: UCLA 2 - UCSB 1don't worry, we live to throw tortillas another day...

Photo Firework ~ Red Velvet Cupcakes

2009-11-21T14:44:00.000-08:00

Red Velvet Cupcakes:Makes enough batter for 24 normal sized cupcakes and 24 midget sized cupcakes.http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/Red-Velvet-Cupcakes-232943 Cream Cheese Frosting:http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/Vanilla-Cream-Cheese-Frosting-104319Makes more than enough frosting for the above cupcakes. I would recommend halving the recipe to start, that is, unless you

Photo Firework ~ Brussl Sprouts

2009-11-20T13:44:00.000-08:00

Mommy, where do brussel sprouts come from? Trader Joe's10130 Riverside Dr.Toluca Lake, CA 91602818.762.2787http://www.traderjoes.com

Photo Firework ~ Whiskey

2009-11-15T00:50:00.000-08:00

oh, show me the way to the next whiskey bar...Seven Grand515 W 7th StLos Angeles, CA 90014213.614.0737http://sevengrand.la/

Photo Firework ~ Danger Dog

2009-11-14T12:12:00.000-08:00

My first Danger Dog at USC's Homecoming...and we all know how that turned out...

Photo Firework ~ Happy Hour

2009-11-10T19:37:00.000-08:00

McCormick & Schmick's3500 W. Olive AveBurbank, CA 91505818.260.0505http://www.mccormickandschmicks.com/

Photo Firework ~ Cafe Cubano

2009-10-31T13:30:00.000-07:00

I was recently in Miami and spent one afternoon shopping with my abuela. Of course, we had to stop for a little pick-me-up: Cuban coffee. The scene went as follows: Grandma: Here's the sugar, if you want it.Me: I don't usually put sugar in my coffee, but okay.... *takes a sip* UGH, this is sweet. Did they already put sugar in it?Grandma: No, they put sugar in the coffee.Me: So there *is* sugar

Photo Firework ~ Pumpkins

2009-10-24T20:46:00.000-07:00

Halloween Harvest FestivalPierce College20800 Victory BlvdWoodland Hills, CA 91367http://www.halloweeharvestfestival.com

Photo Firework ~ Bacon-Wrapped Figs

2009-08-29T14:00:00.000-07:00

Bacon-Wrapped Figs Stuffed with Goat Cheese1. Clean and halve fresh figs.2. Dollop a teaspoon of goat cheese on each fig half.3. Wrap fig halves in half a slice of bacon. Spear with toothpick to hold bacon in place.4. Place figs on a foil lined baking sheet.5. Broil for 5 minutes, or until the bacon is crispy and goat cheese is melty.

Photo Firework ~ Roasted Bone Marrow

2009-08-22T15:33:00.000-07:00

Roasted Bone Marrow; or Anthony Bourdain's Deathrow Meal1. Line a baking dish with foil. Place marrows vertically in dish.2. Roast in a 400 degree oven for 20 minutes or so, until the marrow is loose, but not melted away.3. Sprinkle with sea salt and parsley. Serve with garlic croutons. Garlic Croutons1. Line a baking tray with foil. Spread cubes of day old French bread evenly on tray.2. Drizzle

Photo Firework ~ Olive Oil Amphoras

2009-08-11T15:28:00.000-07:00

Oil & Vinegar2901 Brooks StMissoula, MT 59801406.549.7800http://www.oilvinegar.com

Photo Firework ~ Grilled Oysters

2009-07-18T17:50:00.000-07:00

99 Ranch Market6450 N. Sepulveda BlvdVan Nuys, CA 91411818.988.7899http://www.99ranch.com

Photo Firework ~ Fried Clams

2009-07-17T12:37:00.000-07:00

Fish King722 N. Glendale AveGlendale, CA 91206818.244.2161http://www.fishkingseafood.com/

I'm getting sick and tired of your broken promises, promises

2009-01-17T20:50:00.001-08:00

Hello, 2009.That's right. 2009. But what happened to 2008 you say? You can't possibly skip a year's worth of bloggable (or un-bloggable) material.Or can you?My sincerest apologies, but that's exactly what I did and because we can never get that time back, you and I will just have to stumble forward into a bright and shiny new year in blissfully sunny Los Angeles.Let's start things off with a

The word of the day is "Synergy"

2007-07-01T20:24:00.000-07:00

As some of you might know, I've got a fabulous new job. You may have even heard of my boss? He's about yay-high, super cute and fuzzy? I'll let you smart lil' cookies put two and two together 'bout that one.Anywho, the catch-phrase that everyone around here is fond of tossing around is "synergy." My handy-dandy Wikipedia definition for synergy is "the phenomenon in which two or more discrete

How a nice girl got Knocked Up

2007-06-22T12:50:00.000-07:00

I saw Judd Apatow's much-anticipated follow-up movie this week and I was simultaneously rolling on the floor and closing my eyes in terror.Clearly it had its laugh-out-loud funny moments-- the entire Vegas sequence. <3 Paul Rudd.But at the same time, it was eerily familiar... and no, I am not preggers. But for some reason I could project myself and every hobbit-like guy I have ever crushed on

There's something about Wendy

2007-06-11T11:55:00.000-07:00

Those bright, firey pig-tails. The sprinkling of freckles. The impish grin that just dares you to resist the calling of square burgers and Frosty delights. Simply irresistible.I just so happened to catch an informative episode of Unwrapped on the Food Network last week about Dave Thomas's fast food empire. I've summarized it into a tidy outline here:November 15, 1969: The very first Wendy's opens

Bienvenidos a Miami

2007-06-10T18:33:00.001-07:00

If there is one thing that I am well versed to write about, it has to be food. I live for food. In fact, in recent months it has grown to a mild... er... moderate(!!) obsession. But that's not a bad thing, right? Food is important. Right.Well, with that in mind, I've decided to channel my energies into something productive. Something far-reaching. Something... delicious. A food blog.Brilliant.For