Crisp Crackers
On a recent trip to the city, I met for dinner and drinks with some old friends. It is the time of year for the “Badwolf Dining Season” and “Cookie …
Hot Honey Bourbon Toddy
So winter is creeping up on me. This night will be a “killing frost,” and I can already feel it seeping into my office despite my workstation and its space …
Badwolf Canapes
Yes, imagining something as delicate as a puff pastry canape appreciated at the lair is hard. Truth be told, the denizens never did, but the guests always managed to enjoy …
Autumn, Baked, Cultural-Misappropriation, European, Pub Food, Quick, Vegetarian
Bourbon Sweets
One of the “children” (the many young men and ladies who passed through the lair), recently contacted me with a culinary question. She was looking for a side dish I …
American, Autumn, Baked, Roast, Side Dish, Vegetarian, Winter
Lazy Man Quiche
‘Tis Sunday, and a day of rest … (I keep believing THAT lie.) I’m up early, looking at a day of study, review for my next cert, and a bit …
Autumn, Baked, Cultural-Misappropriation, Egg, French, Winter
Chicken Curry
And another rocking week spools down: a bounce into the office to make sure the network behaves for important meetings, a chance to meet my VP face to face, and …
Asian, Autumn, Braise, Cultural-Misappropriation, Indo-Chinese, Stew, Winter
Fall Salad
Okay, it’s the weekend; it’s time to spin down, chill out, and maybe catch a nap. Yesterday, I had a wonderful splurge meal to celebrate a professional accreditation, and it …
Galbi-jjim
It is time for a bit of a celebration: I have achieved my eighth AWS certification, this one as a practitioner in AI/ML. The certifications acquired are all related to …
Asian, Autumn, Braise, Cultural-Misappropriation, InstaPot, Korean, Slow Cook
Cherry Bounce
So, it is the weekend, and for once, I have NO PRESSING fires to deal with. I shall perform a minor miracle and relax, enjoying the last few pleasant days …
American, Autumn, Cold, Drink, Liquor, Preservation, Southern
Pumpkin Pancakes
It’s Sunday, the day of leisurely mornings and sumptuous breakfasts, both sweet and savory, accompanied by glorious coffee. I’ve been requested to produce the morning meal, so I should be …