The Vault
Soaking your meat (and fish)
Marinating food is the key to getting more intense flavors in the finished product at the table. While all kinds of foods can be marinated, the process is usually associated with meats and fish. The one thing about marinades is that you need to plan ahead. Meats usually require a minimum of two hours for…
Chilled roast vegetable salad
8 ounces fresh mozzarella pearls (no liquid) 6 ounces shelled, blanched edamame 6 ounces sliced roasted or canned artichoke hearts or bottoms 2 ounces sliced red onion 4 ounces roasted, seeded yellow tomato wedges 4 ounces roasted, peeled red bell pepper strips 2 tablespoons lemon juice 4 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 2 ounces olive oil 1…
Thai one on
The San Diego food scene has quite a few Thai restaurants. I would say more than most cities, which is an indication of our large Asian/Pacific Islander population and more importantly, how great Thai food tastes. Thai cuisine is from the country of Thailand and is known for its strong aromatic components like basil. Thai…
Falling in love, from LA to San Diego
Hello, fellow readers. Thanks for the Nicky Awards nominations. I was honored to see my name nominated; however, as co-chair of the event, I can’t be nominated. I guess I do have fans! Vote for San Diego’s best On the subject of the Nicky Awards, online voting is up and running at nickyawards.com. The awards…
Finding art and culture in the leather community
Over the past few months, I’ve reported on and written about various events, contests and festivals. I have really been impressed by the display of all the leather arts, crafts and history behind it. As most of us were, I was exposed to the naked human body through paper pornography. It was used for its…
Pizza: Opinions abound on this simple culinary delight
RESTAURANT REVIEWS: I love when food becomes a controversy and a debate. People all over become attached to what they think is the best and where the best is made. There is probably only one culinary dish around our different regions, even throughout the world, that brings such heated arguments. From its origin, to its…