Buzzfeed gives 23 Asparagus recipes. It’s a spring thing.

“V” is for vinaigrette!

There’s only one rooster.

Tarragon reminds me of visiting my grandparents in Belgium when I was a kid. That explains why I’m partial to it. It’s a strong flavor–the anise vibe isn’t for everyone–but works well with carrots, asparagus, artichokes, eggs, and chicken.

[Photo Credit: Luluto]

Mustard, ketchup, relish, onions, kraut, chili…how do you like your dog? I’ve tried the Chicago-style dogs and think they’re great.

Usually, though, I’ll just go with mustard, though I can also do relish or, if I’m feeling particularly brave, onions. Ketchup, never. But The Wife always puts ketchup (and mustard) on hers, so go figure.

Get healthy, bitches.

Serious Eats has a matzoh taste-test. Oymen.

With just a little bit of salt, please.

The Wife doesn’t like for me to make a fuss on Valentine’s Day. She thinks it’s a lame commercial holiday and hates the idea of me buying her marked-up flowers or expensive Jacques Torres chocolates. However, if I want to get her some budget Russell Stover budget chocolates, she’s cool with that.  She’s a cheap date, what can I say?

Whatever the Wife wants…am I right?

Clementine. A cherce winter snack.

[Photo Via: The Brunette]

How much is too much to spend on a pie? Is $35 bucks too much?

Yes, schmuck, it is. At least, the wife sure thinks so and she ragged on me all weekend for forking over that much for a salted caramel apple pie at Four and Twenty Blackbirds. We were out in Brooklyn on Saturday visiting cousins and I’ve always wanted to try this place so on our way back home I bought a whole pie.

Was it worth it? As a treat, yes. The pie is damn good. Dumb expensive but good. Not the best pie I’ve ever had but I’d rate it 8 out of 10 for sure. I got a slice of chocolate pecan pie for the wife who stopped busting my chops momentarily as she ate.

Stocking Stuffer: Bomba Calabrese. So worth it.

Serious Eats with a cool holiday gift idea.

All about cured meats. Food 52, again and again.

I haven’t had a bagel in a minute but every once in a while I really get a craving for one. Know what I mean?

I like mine with butter, plain or a sesame, though I could get nuts and do onion or one of them crazy “everything” bagels. Sometimes with a few slices of tomato.

How do you like ’em?

[Photo Credit: Russ and Daughters]

The best apple? Food 52 has the skinny.

Out in New Mexico…

it’s harvest time for chilies.

I’ve never been out there at this time of year but the air is filled with that roasting smell.

Man, sounds heavenly, doesn’t it?

Food 52 reminds us how to keep all our fingers intact for root vegetable season.

[Photo Credit: Tasteinspired’s blog]

It’s all Sriracha all the time over at Laughing Squid.

My new favorite thing: Calabrian Chilies in oil. Some heat but flavor like you wouldn’t believe.

Where have you been all my life?

Worth the expense.