A rather rare occurrence came by this weekend. Normally when in Salem, Christina and I are working at the winery or playing with horses in the country. However, this Saturday we had little to do before noon and were able to hit up the Salem Farmer’s Market.
Being connoisseurs of farmer’s markets (PSU saturdays, Alberta sundays, [...]

If not, you should put together a nice plate like below.
Here it is: Mini Sourdough Boule, Hot Coppa, Manola Salami, homegrown Heirloom Tomato, White Onion, Smoked Gouda, Champagne Cheddar, and Balsamic Hummus.
Oh yea, and wine. Lots and lots of wine.

…And win my admiration. And maybe a beer or two.
Christina and I were unable to identify with lettuce we grew. Sadly it was in a mix of many hearty lettuce starts and we did not save the cards. Anybody? Seriously, what kind is this? Is it a weed that infiltrated our other lettuces? It was [...]

About 30 minutes ago a place called “Pirate Dog” dropped off some hot dogs in the 94/7 studio. Being one of the few people left in the building before this holiday weekend, I was among the select few to get to sample a dog.
I snagged a “Shanghai Smoky”, which according to the menu normally goes [...]

I’ve had my share of Coney Island hot dogs: the good, the bad, and the really bad. Roake’s is possibly the most unique. This Coney Island hot dog, measure about 15″, is possibly the most unique. It seems that instead of the ordinary recreation of all-meat chili topping the dog, Roake’s has taken a different [...]

Christina and I worked at wine event a few weeks ago in Salem. At said event, a local catering company provided some delicious delicacies. Among the menu was various cheeses, veggies, breads, and standard gnash. However, there was one MAJORLY exceptional fare that stood out for me, the mini risotto cakes. I devoured about 8 [...]

The standard work week is kind of a bummer. You wake up on Monday, still in a daze from the weekend, and try to get your ass in an office chair for 8 hours. Tuesday rolls around and you’re already thinking about Friday plans. Wednesday strikes and you realize, it’s already half over…yay. But there’s [...]

The trifecta of some awesome eats. Two of my favorite foods topping a third favorite.
Thanks to the local Market of Choice, I’ve got a new recipe to try on top of my next homemade pizza. I think the biggest challenge will be prep-cooking the potato slices. Meh, I’ll figure it somehow.
Also, anyone recommend a recipe [...]

Christina and I stopped into White’s Restaurant on her recommendation while on our way home from Salem this last Sunday morning. I had the Biscuits & Gravy seen forefront above, while she had “The Mess,” a White’s classic 4lb mix of everything they serve topped in sausage gravy.
It was incredible and filling and will keep [...]

Before my birthday I posted this blog: My Dream, The Barking Hot Dog Cooker
Of course while I hoped and prayed that mayhaps some wealthy philanthropist might take pity on my lack of novelty hot dog cookware, I honestly didn’t believe in the power of dreams. Well? Well thank you Matt and Michelle for making my [...]

The newly opened cart in the South Waterfront of Portland entitled “Soup Society” has this incredible sandwich in it’s repertoire.
I ordered the Muffuletta sandwich (pictured above) and was VERY pleased with this sandwich version of an antipasto plate.
Actually, up until today I had no idea this style of sandwich even existed. The round bread [...]

Mayonnaise….sometimes you make life so beautiful.

Ingredients:

Trader Joes Pizza Dough
Make your own if you want, but it’s cheaper for Trader Joe’s at $1.29

Jar of Pesto
Nothing special, it’s going in a pizza
Handful of large spinach leaves
Various Peppers
Sweet Onion
Sweet or not, I like the sweet ones
Head of Garlic – large
Tomato
Two handfuls of brussel sprouts
Pound of chicken
8oz Mozzarella
Go for the good stuff, it melts [...]

Link: Thanksgiving on the Vines (gallery)
Once again I had the pleasure of staying at Cubanisimo Vineyards this last weekend. It was the Thanksgiving Weekend Celebration for the vineyard, hosting music, food, and wine in the tasting room through Sunday. I, of course, was disposed in the tasting room, helping the traveling tasters have an [...]

Well, those crazy hippies have done it again. Wait…again? No, I guess those crazy hippies have just done this for the first time? Oh well, they’ve done IT and that’s all that matters.
Introducing Cooking Mama: Mama Kills Animals, an unlicensed spin-off of the highly popular Nintendo-native game series, Cooking Mama. (Yes, probably an oncoming lawsuit)
Yes, [...]

Link: http://www.goholytrinity.org/cGreekFest.html
This is gonna be super fun. So I expect to see a bunch of you there this weekend.
They use “Talents” for their currency, and sell radical greek goods.
Plus Gyros…..awesome, delicious Gyros….. and other incredible food.

For Christina/Bonnie’s dual birthday party, I constructed a fine homemade salsa with half the produce from my Farmer’s Market adventure. It was a hit. While I wish I had some left to taste out for others, I’m glad it got honored on the taste-buds of the party.
Max’s Radical Salsa ingredients:

6 Early Girl Tomatoes (2 diced, [...]

My trip to the PSU Farmer’s Market last week was so intense. I brought back about 40lbs in produce, cheese, and etc. I’m still jazzed on my Lemolo Bag, even if it’s getting dirty as shit.
Ohh look at all that produce.

Some days I spend missing my youth. Other days, like today, I spend relishing my impending ages. The grass is always whatever. Bah,

Link: http://sustainablog.org/2008/09/14/mtv-cuts-down-rainforest-for-reality-tv-show/
They love cutters so much, they’ve tried some cutting of thier own.
Fucking frat boys….

How do you make your housemates love you?
Have the best homemade breakfast burritos in town; hot and ready when wake.
Ingredients: eggs, maple sausage, red bell pepper, garlic, walla walla sweet onion, shredded potatoes, pepper jack cheese, cheddar cheese, fresh ground peppers, and fresh flour tortilla.

Link: http://maxisnow.com/cubanisimo-vineyard/
Beautiful weekend of wine, food, and friends.
If there were a button to activate how I felt this weekend, I would push it until I was dead.
The photos speak louder than my pithy voice.

Gone all weekend working at Cubanisimo Vineyards.
Have fun. I will.

Link: http://www.beautifulpizza.com/
Sometimes I love lunch.