As “FriendsGivings” appear around us and everyone rushes toward “The BIG DAY,” I am somewhat underwhelmed. For many years, I hosted dinners for my associates (usually upstaging the planned family  …

  American, Pub Food, Quick, Soup, Vegetarian

Many apologies for not posting lately. All I can do is plead involvement in many other things: setting up an SIEM system to track and block various miscreants on the  …

  Asian, Autumn, Cultural-Misappropriation, Fried, Pub Food, Quick, Sauce, Stir-Fry

As the start of the holiday season rushes upon us, one of my associates (now with a family of their own) has contacted me and inquired about how I always  …

  Autumn, Bread, Condiment, Quick, Salad, Sauce, Vegan, Vegetarian

In a kitchen, long, long ago and far, far away I was introduced to these as a breakfast muffin, and they are great with coffee, providing energy for a new  …

  American, Baked, Quick

It’s been an interesting couple of weeks, and I seek comfort. I am wrapping up several work projects, preparing the house for winter, and dealing with upcoming travel. With winter  …

  Asian, Autumn, Cultural-Misappropriation, Korean, Simmer, Soup, Uncategorized, Winter

As Madam Badwolf is off on an extended tour of duty as Grandmother, I find myself fending for myself. While this might be a reason for door-dash, I think not.  …

  Autumn, Baked, British, Gravy, Stew, Winter

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  …

  Autumn, Baked, Bread, Vegetarian

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  …

  Autumn, Drink, Liquor, Vegetarian, Winter

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

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

Life is so funny. I was lamenting to Madam Badwolf about the poor quality of sausage available to us. It so happened that she pointed out a locally produced farmhouse  …

  American, Autumn, European, German, Global, InstaPot, Slow Cook, Slow Cooker, Winter

‘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

It is Saturday, and I have a full dance card. I study until 10, prep for dinner, and then return for several more dances with the basics of Data Engineering,  …

  Asian, Barbecue, Grilled, Thai

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

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  …

  Autumn, Basics, Cold, Global, Quick, Salad, Vegetarian