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Calcutta Painkiller Cocktail

Calcutta Painkiller Cocktail

This cocktail has been brewing in my mind for a long time. I absolutely love a classic Painkiller — you can find a recipe for that in The Buslife Kitchen Vol. 2 — and it is really the sprinkling of nutmeg that makes the drink. 

4 Dishes You’ve (Probably) Never Heard Of

4 Dishes You’ve (Probably) Never Heard Of

These are all recipes I’ve made in the past few months — four delicious dishes that I bet many of you out there have never heard of. They come from all over the world: Chile, Korea, The Philippines, and Mexico, but most of them are 

Elote Wedge Salad

Elote Wedge Salad

This salad is a combination of two of my favorite things: elote, also known as Mexican street corn, and the classic wedge salad. This elegant plate has all the flavors of an excellent ear of elote or cup of esquites, making it a perfect starter to a Mexican-themed dinner. Buttery corn with garlic, chile, cilantro, and cotija is spread over a cool, crisp wedge of iceberg lettuce and finished with a dressing made from creamy mayonnaise, tangy sour cream, aromatic cumin, sour lime, and just a touch of sugar to balance it out. All together, it is a stunning and delicious take on two beloved classics.

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Recipe Round-up (Cocktails)

Recipe Round-up (Cocktails)

In honor of the release of The Buslife Kitchen Vol. 2: Recipes from the Road, here’s a handful of cocktail recipes — so you can lift a glass with me to celebrate. There is something in here for just about everyone, from five-minute patio pounders 

The Buslife Kitchen Vol. 2 – Coming May 26th!

The Buslife Kitchen Vol. 2 – Coming May 26th!

The second volume of The Buslife Kitchen is almost here! I have laid my hands on the first test copy, and it is amazing. I cannot wait for all of you to see it. While the books will be arriving slightly later than initially anticipated, 

Chili Crisp Chicken Salad Sandwich

Chili Crisp Chicken Salad Sandwich

This recipe has legitimately hamstrung my social media for months now. I made this chili crisp chicken salad sandwich recipe all the way back in October — even got all the photos shot and edited — but in the ensuing months I just wasn’t able to find the words for it. It’s easy to find words to go with a flashy, exciting recipe, but that’s not what this is. This is simple. It’s just a really good chicken salad. Continue reading Chili Crisp Chicken Salad Sandwich

Recipe Round-up (Hot Drinks)

Recipe Round-up (Hot Drinks)

The past few months have been difficult. We’ve been traveling in Mexico, exploring incredible places and a wonderful culture, but it has been hard to want to create or to participate in social media. I’ve struggled with the strange juxtaposition of living in such beauty, 

Cowboys, Indians, & Outlaws

Cowboys, Indians, & Outlaws

It was such an honor to write this piece for Cowboys & Indians magazine, a publication focusing on the mythos of the American West. It is a special thing to have your work appear in a proper magazine, and I am very grateful for the 

Recipe Round-up (October 2024)

Recipe Round-up (October 2024)

The leaves are turning, the air is crisp, and the first snow of the year is on the way, which means one thing: it is officially soup season. When the weather turns cold, there is nothing better than a warm pot of soup simmering on the stove. It fills your home with warmth and wonderful aromas, and when it is time for supper, it warms you from the inside. In this month’s recipe round-up we have 6 different soup options, so you are sure to find something delicious and warming to cook up on one of these cool autumn nights.

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Kickstarter Conclusion

Kickstarter Conclusion

This morning we reached the end of the 30-day Kickstarter campaign for my second cookbook, The Buslife Kitchen: Recipes from the Road. We set out a month ago to raise $15,000 to print the first 2500 copied of the book I’ve been working on for