No, that bamboo steamer is not a silly hat. Stop fuckin’ around and get to work, clown.
Author Archives: Jimi Filo
Peggy’s Lasagna
You never turn down Mom’s lasagna. Or really anything an Italian woman offers you to eat, if you know what’s good for ya.
Jimi’s Barbacoa
The Alpha and Omega of Tacos.
Do Chua (Daikon & Carrot Pickle)
A very versatile Vietnamese vinegar & veggie pickle.
Bún Nem Nướng
I’ll never turn this down, but it really shines in the warmer months.
Pancit
Learned this from a German Mid-west Mom. Seriously.
A Brief Dissertation on Hardware
This is… a lot? It’s a lot.
Deconstruction as Instruction
It’s time to have a conversation with your food.
Herb & Spice Guide
A brief guide that I will update periodically.
Emulsifiers Bring It All Together!
Emulsifiers that emulsify to create an emulsification. Say that shit 5-times fast.
Breakfast Sausage
Oh Ronald McDonald, you creepy ass-clown.
Thomas Keller’s Caesar Salad
LOL, what’s this? A SALAD recipe? Wait, it’s Keller’s? Shit, better start reading…
Jimi’s Italian Beef
Fancy meat need-not apply…
Lobster Stew
Some say “American as Apple Pie”, I say “American as Lobster Stew”.
Dried Beans
This is the basic method for preparing any dried beans, legume, dal, etc.