Monthly Archives: February, 2012
Burrito Updates for February 2012
After my disappointment in the burritos I had in Mexico, it was good to get back and have some authentic American burritos. La Pasadita Restaurant Description: Northside Chicago legendary taqueria. … Continue reading
Viva Las Vegas
A few weeks ago, the Bro and I took a quick trip to Las Vegas. We were only there a short time, so we didn’t get to fully enjoy it’s … Continue reading
Guilty Pleasures Revisited – The Whisper Song
OK, so I messed up earlier this week. I wrote my Oscar-themed music post last weekend with the intention of posting it for today’s Guilty Pleasure. When I went to … Continue reading
Top Chef Episode 16: Fire and Ice
Previous Episode Just about everyone on the internet hated how last week’s show featured a bunch of gimmicky challenges that had nothing to do with food. The hatred got so … Continue reading
Five Oscar-Inspired Songs
The 82nd Annual Academy Awards are this weekend and I couldn’t be more excited. I’ve always been a big fan of the whole spectacle with the red carpet, cheesy dance … Continue reading
Mardi Gras! My Gumbo Recipe
Mardi Gras. Fat Tuesday. Shrove Tuesday. Whatever you call it – Laissez les bons temps rouler! So what is Mardi Gras besides a big drunken excuse for debauchery in New … Continue reading
Guilty Pleasures – Come and Get Your Love
Last Saturday the Dude and I were having a few beers debating the merits of some classic rock bands. It actually started a week before during the Super Bowl. He’s … Continue reading
Top Chef Episode 15: Culinary Games
Previous Episode It’s the beginning of the finals for this season’s Top Chef. After last week’s farewell to the great Sonny Chiba, the contestants hopped on the plane, left … Continue reading
Cooking to Score – Sole Meuniere Recipe
I’ve seen a bunch of technological fads come and go over the years and I prefer to let these things sort themselves out before I jump in. I imagine some … Continue reading
Guilty Pleasures – Happy (Early) Valentines Day!
Are you ready for Valentine’s Day? You’d think with a blog named “The Food and Wine Hedonist” I’d be all over this shit, but I’m not. I used to be, … Continue reading
