tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7459081303994947139.comments2023-03-13T14:27:43.334-07:00Forks in Our RoadChef Edhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05093314323621833245noreply@blogger.comBlogger65125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7459081303994947139.post-25915560745653328472023-03-13T14:27:43.334-07:002023-03-13T14:27:43.334-07:00Dude, you know I miss the rush--especially those m...Dude, you know I miss the rush--especially those magic nights when the kitchen is hammered but quiet because everyone is doing their dance in total sync and harmony--and I miss the people that I went to war with like you, a bond the general public will never understand. I don't miss the labor issues, the know-it-all reviewers/keyboard warriors, the struggle to pay the bills, or the unceasing and relentless hours.Chef Edhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05093314323621833245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7459081303994947139.post-4367814583614050212022-11-27T01:03:05.911-08:002022-11-27T01:03:05.911-08:00Yeah...you still miss the rush 😄 🤣. I'm sem...Yeah...you still miss the rush 😄 🤣. I'm semi retired from being on the line 65 hours a week now after 25 years and I miss it already. Can't believe it's been 20 years now since I started as your sous and we bled on a line together. Cooking in all these random kitchens now in the private game is so strange and foreign still. Someday you and I will get to be confused in a kitchen together again lol. Danielhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02167415907415388171noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7459081303994947139.post-69019798267976821652021-01-09T10:27:42.578-08:002021-01-09T10:27:42.578-08:00It's funny how life works sometimes. I was nev...It's funny how life works sometimes. I was never certain of the identification of the "greenbrier" above. Today, Ann and I were working an old Sunday New York Times crossword puzzle which had the clue "Devils-bones," a term that neither of us had ever heard. It ended up containing one of the four letters in the entire puzzle that we could not puzzle out without help. We had __ A M and the answer proved to be Y A M.<br /><br />On googling for an explanation, the search engine returned pictures very similar to the one that I took above, of a plant called <i>Diascorea villosa</i>, with common names wild yam, colic root, rheumatism root, devil's bones, and fourleaf yam.<br /><br />I stand corrected.Chef Edhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05093314323621833245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7459081303994947139.post-63104181013547229342020-09-11T14:01:48.787-07:002020-09-11T14:01:48.787-07:00I've used both and it doesn't really matte...I've used both and it doesn't really matter. These happened to be brown mustard seeds. I use whatever my store carries in bulk. You could use ground mustard as well, but I find that it loses its flavor quickly.Chef Edhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05093314323621833245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7459081303994947139.post-75494792017546777822020-09-11T13:59:10.917-07:002020-09-11T13:59:10.917-07:00Barbara, thank you for your kind wishes. I have pa...Barbara, thank you for your kind wishes. I have passed them along to Ann.Chef Edhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05093314323621833245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7459081303994947139.post-17555387942721032272020-09-11T13:58:20.763-07:002020-09-11T13:58:20.763-07:00You are absolutely welcome. It's the simplest ...You are absolutely welcome. It's the simplest thing in the world and a real crowd pleaser.Chef Edhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05093314323621833245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7459081303994947139.post-66870655756383849062020-09-09T11:44:12.781-07:002020-09-09T11:44:12.781-07:00Thanks so much for this post on Tinga de Pollo -- ...Thanks so much for this post on Tinga de Pollo -- can't wait to try making it!jan2kenohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03636510897270450323noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7459081303994947139.post-759900173954522622020-09-06T17:33:59.713-07:002020-09-06T17:33:59.713-07:00Ann, so sorry for your loss.
Barbara (Lynch) Richa...Ann, so sorry for your loss.<br />Barbara (Lynch) Richardson, VISAGrandma Barbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16730353545430299292noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7459081303994947139.post-88929811694928243512020-09-04T07:21:27.392-07:002020-09-04T07:21:27.392-07:00Wondering what type of mustard seeds you ground fo...Wondering what type of mustard seeds you ground for the "butt rub" -- were they brown or yellow?jan2kenohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03636510897270450323noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7459081303994947139.post-55503409608719163662019-09-06T19:09:04.980-07:002019-09-06T19:09:04.980-07:00Two years later... thanks for that photo of wild b...Two years later... thanks for that photo of wild basil! I was trying to identify a plant I have growing, and this post came up on a Bing image search. I did plant seeds for wild basil this year, but don't know how they got where it's growing! Thanks for such a great, clear photo!Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12592568959570035100noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7459081303994947139.post-88980876747823115852018-05-06T08:06:10.921-07:002018-05-06T08:06:10.921-07:00Thank you. I now have the title of chef-retired, h...Thank you. I now have the title of chef-retired, having exited the business in August 2017 to retire to Oregon. We have visited the Linville Gorge. In May 2017, we did a week-long farewell tour along the AT in Western NC and VA and Linville was one of the highlights. Here are a few photos from the falls: <a href="https://mangiabeve.blogspot.com/2017/05/linville-falls-linville-nc.html" rel="nofollow">https://mangiabeve.blogspot.com/2017/05/linville-falls-linville-nc.htm</a>. I have only section-hiked the AT and have covered most of it from Springer to the Mason-Dixon line. My wife and I plan to thru-hike it once our dogs are gone, as sad as that will be.Chef Edhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05093314323621833245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7459081303994947139.post-90291126276865432882018-04-07T19:34:22.595-07:002018-04-07T19:34:22.595-07:00I enjoyed reading all three days of your Dolly Sod...I enjoyed reading all three days of your Dolly Sods trip last July. I too am also a chef. You should consider visiting Linville Gorge in NC. Did you thru hike the AT?<br />Michael Broyer<br />Apex, NCcyclechefhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18042893644294038605noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7459081303994947139.post-3705322063512480182017-10-15T09:23:08.161-07:002017-10-15T09:23:08.161-07:00We kept on driving! They're both cool in their...We kept on driving! They're both cool in their kitschy way but we'd rather be outside!<br />Chef Edhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05093314323621833245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7459081303994947139.post-6482855394008644272017-10-14T18:26:38.414-07:002017-10-14T18:26:38.414-07:00Amazing journey!!! Love to you and Ann from beauti...Amazing journey!!! Love to you and Ann from beautiful Merritt Island ♡Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03033731659828577853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7459081303994947139.post-39347538631399119232017-10-14T18:25:34.052-07:002017-10-14T18:25:34.052-07:00Amazing journey!!! Love to you and Ann from beauti...Amazing journey!!! Love to you and Ann from beautiful Merritt Island ♡Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03033731659828577853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7459081303994947139.post-27169061354157078652017-10-04T19:22:56.678-07:002017-10-04T19:22:56.678-07:00There's always The Corn Palace and Wall Drug. ...There's always The Corn Palace and Wall Drug. #kitschBobhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04529894989933857192noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7459081303994947139.post-62419395983967412242017-09-24T20:22:01.112-07:002017-09-24T20:22:01.112-07:00Thank you, I look forward to reading about your ad...Thank you, I look forward to reading about your adventures in Oregon. Have to say I am a tad envious as I think it is a most beautiful state. Happy travels!DeniseinVAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08494518513936310345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7459081303994947139.post-78205578396330963492017-08-30T06:38:56.333-07:002017-08-30T06:38:56.333-07:00Thank you for your kind wishes. Please feel free t...Thank you for your kind wishes. Please feel free to continue to follow our adventures out west in alien country where everything will be new to us. Sure, we've visited the area, but still I don't know it in the sense that I know Virginia where I was born and raised and where I have spent the vast majority of my life.<br /><br />Here I know most things that I see both flora and fauna, can identify the birds by their calls, know when the seasons change, how our weather patterns go, which mountain is which, when to plant the garden, and on and on, things born of a lifetime here. In Oregon it will all be new and for a time, it will all be firsts for us. That's super exciting!<br /><br />As for beer, it is so different now than it was formerly: you can find a great local beer almost anywhere in Virginia now. The only way to learn is to keep trying and could learning be any more fun than that? As for us, fear not. Though Pinot Noir is motivating our move to Oregon wine country, we are also moving to one of the brewing capitals of the country. <br /><br />All our best wishes to you. Chef Edhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05093314323621833245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7459081303994947139.post-18366131968321640582017-08-29T18:55:34.078-07:002017-08-29T18:55:34.078-07:00Lovely post! I stop by now and again as I always ...Lovely post! I stop by now and again as I always enjoy your hikes, and especially the photos of the wildflowers which I am very grateful that you identify. And there are those beers you talk about and us being total novices but enjoying a good glass of the hops, we like to learn. The most important reason though, I wanted to wish you and Ann bon voyage before you head to Oregon, a great state and one Gregg and I have visited several times over the years. Wishing you both many happy years full of great adventures in your new home. DeniseinVAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08494518513936310345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7459081303994947139.post-6623755487909788422017-03-06T05:38:33.405-08:002017-03-06T05:38:33.405-08:00Thank you very much. We are just back from the fun...Thank you very much. We are just back from the funeral. Chef Edhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05093314323621833245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7459081303994947139.post-27848892579695243882017-03-02T19:58:05.991-08:002017-03-02T19:58:05.991-08:00Looked like another great hike but such sad news. ...Looked like another great hike but such sad news. I am so sorry to learn of your mother's passing. My deepest condolences. DeniseinVAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08494518513936310345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7459081303994947139.post-91517906186158591622017-02-17T05:38:50.934-08:002017-02-17T05:38:50.934-08:00Hmm... There used to be follow links. Looks like B...Hmm... There used to be follow links. Looks like Blogger changed the template. Anyway, there are now subscription and follow links in the sidebar at the top of the page. Glad you are enjoying our endeavors.Chef Edhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05093314323621833245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7459081303994947139.post-48500596924375626522017-02-16T17:15:05.371-08:002017-02-16T17:15:05.371-08:00What a great blog! What's the best way to foll...What a great blog! What's the best way to follow you? I don't see any "follow" links.renardspicerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17722896689885185548noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7459081303994947139.post-8087276636646060792016-11-25T09:34:13.593-08:002016-11-25T09:34:13.593-08:00I love you Ed MatthewsI love you Ed MatthewsMangia Bevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12673339657450216208noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7459081303994947139.post-69657077350682965842016-10-05T05:38:40.975-07:002016-10-05T05:38:40.975-07:00Thanks for your kind wishes. I highly recommend tr...Thanks for your kind wishes. I highly recommend trekking poles. I am a latecomer to them, but they are really great for taking the pressure off my knees when going downhill.Chef Edhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05093314323621833245noreply@blogger.com