Japanese Guacamole

In the Japanese art of origami, a simple piece of paper can be transformed into a crane, an elephant or even Santa Claus. Equally subtle, stirring a few Japanese ingredients into roughly mashed California avocado creates a new taste sensation. Read More …

Poached Breast of Pheasant

Pheasant has long been a prized delicacy in Europe, where it long has been a menu standard for kings and queens. The lean meat is noted for its tenderness and subtle, slightly sweet taste that’s a bit more assertiveness than Read More …

Lager Chocolate Cream Puffs

“The inspiration for this cream puff dish came simply from combining my favorite dessert with my favorite beer. Lagers work well with many desserts, especially chocolates. Here, the subtle bitterness from the hops plays well with the sweetness in the Read More …