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Author: Alex Gardner

Hello folks, I have been a cook, starting at 16 years old, a house painter, photographer, sales presenter, and had a restaurant for a time. I may have solicited you on the phone for one product, service or another. I have photographed your children in school and captured memories of their weddings. When I was active, you could find thousands of musician or band photos on my photo site. The Blues is my jam.

Bacon Pecan Maple Cinnamon Rolls a Partially Gluten Free Twisted Recipe

by Alex Gardner on September 30, 2020October 1, 2020

As you must surely know, bacon is always gluten free until you add the cinnamon rolls or other bread products…

Filipino Chicken Adobo according to Tita Rosey

by Alex Gardner on September 28, 2020October 1, 2020

Adobo is considered by many to be the National Dish of the Philippines. It is a simple preparation of meat, vinegar, soy sauce, and garlic but seemingly each family manages to use these ingredients in slightly different ways.

Pasta Fritatta, Repurposing your Leftovers

by Alex Gardner on September 27, 2020October 1, 2020

Yesterday’s lunch of Chicken, fideo, and mushrooms with Biber Salçasi was more than I could eat so I stored the remainder in the fridge.

Sautéed Chicken with Biber Salçasi, Fideo, & Mushrooms

by Alex Gardner on September 25, 2020October 1, 2020

Biber Salcasi, literally means pepper paste. This Turkish condiment is made from the sun dried paste of red chili peppers or sweet long peppers and salt.

Why Mexican is my Comfort Food

by Alex Gardner on September 22, 2020October 1, 2020

My mother in law would cook the Mexican food she had made all of her life and the experience showed.

Where my Love of Spicy Food Began

by Alex Gardner on September 19, 2020October 1, 2020

My sister took me to a BBQ place in Berkeley called Everett and Jones. She told me there was a branch in San Francisco but it was in Hunter’s Point and not a place I should go.

Best Sandwich I ever Made

by Alex Gardner on September 18, 2020October 1, 2020

This was simply one of if not the best sandwiches I have ever had the opportunity to sink my teeth into. It was rich and savory with a complex balance of flavors that I am sure to try and recreate.

Hot & Sour Cabbage with Shredded Pork on Toast

by Alex Gardner on September 17, 2020October 1, 2020

Next thought is hot and sour cabbage. I have onions, garlic, and chile flake of course plus vinegar in abundance. A plan is coming together.

Evolution of a New Recipe

by Alex Gardner on September 16, 2020October 1, 2020

Comes the end of the week and the other several pounds of bone in shoulder are at their expiration date. Still OK to cook, but it should not wait until tomorrow.

Call me Chuck

by Alex Gardner on September 14, 2020October 3, 2020

Call me Chuck
Chuck steak that is
I’m tough but tasty
I take time to achieve
All that I can be

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