Author Archives: chad

American Flavors Beef Stroganoff

Posted on February 25, 2011 by chad

American Flavors Beef Stroganoff The origin of Beef Stroganoff seems to be shrouded in a bit of mystery, however most culinary historians agree that this dish was popularized in Russia by a nobleman named Pavel Alexandrovich Stroganov in the 1890’s, … Continue reading →

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Italian Summer Chicken.

Posted on February 23, 2011 by chad

Recently it’s been raining pretty hard here in California, but winter here is nothing compared to the winters we have back in Russia. So, when the rain stopped today, I had a serious craving to grill some of this Italian … Continue reading →

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How to Butcher a Whole Chicken.

Posted on February 23, 2011 by chad

How to efficiently butcher a whole chicken. I normally prefer to buy whole chickens because you can see the condition of the whole chicken. You know if it’s been crushed, bruised, or missing limbs due to a freak tango-line accident. … Continue reading →

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The Maya Mexican Restaurant

Posted on February 22, 2011 by chad

Growing up in Southern California has many perks. Being close to Mexico, we have the opportunity to experience Mexican food in many restaurants. Mexican food has a definite character it’s own, using tortillas, peppers, avocados, and refried beans among many … Continue reading →

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Potato-Leek Soup

Posted on February 20, 2011 by chad

Potato-Leek Soup. – Картофель и лук-порей суп I really love this soup, and I had more than a couple comments about it from my girlfriend. I usually enjoy all kinds of soups but sometimes I like soups with a little more … Continue reading →

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