August 2009
Rainy Day Foods
Posted by on Sunday, August 30, 2009 in - 2 comments
I've been asked by countless people the following question: "Chef of the Big and Awesome, what should I prepare for my family on this rainy and glum day?" My answer is always the same: lots of whatever you happen to have around the house. Who wants to go grocery shopping on a day when you can get …
The Law of Threes
Posted by on Sunday, August 30, 2009 in - leave a comment
The Law of Threes: It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a man in possession of a single patty, must be in want of two more patties. • The origin of the Law of Threes is shrouded in mystery, though it is believed by many to have been created by a butcher from Steventon, Hampshire, England …
Do-It-Yourself Breakfast Buffet, Without the Cooking!
Posted by on Monday, August 10, 2009 - leave a comment
The secret to eating a breakfast buffet where there is no breakfast buffet is to order everything from their breakfast-side menu and have the waiter arrange your order as such: • I'd like to thank Nathan for helping me with the last pancake. For the record, I could have done it if I hadn't had a …
Silver Streams Chinese Buffet
Posted by on Saturday, August 8, 2009 in - 1 comment
Every couple of months, my eating pal (Jon) and I show up at the Silver Streams evening buffet like two junkies in need of a hit. The urge usually culminates around the middle of the month - we both start thinking about grease, salt, MSG, and red food colouring number 14. Once those sugar-plums …