Sophistication Personified: Cornish Game Hens
I, your humble servant, Jose Mier, offer yet another taste of sophistication for your next dinner party. There’s something about the size of Cornish Game Hens that bring a smile to anyone they’re served to. Your guest will enjoy it too. Traditionally, Cornish Game Hens are the name that the USDA assigns to specific chickens. …. Read More
Another Word for Awesome: Prime Rib
Once more Jose Mier brings you a specialty dish your dinner guests will love. This is something you don’t serve everyday so making this for your next dinner party will have jaws dropping and mouths watering. The USDA assigns the term prime rib to a certain cut of beef. The rib meat of cattle is …. Read More
Crowning Glory: Crown Lamb Roast
Jose Mier here with another upscale dish. The next few articles will showcase foods that you might want to serve at your next swanky dinner party. Each one is sure to wow your guests. A delicious crown lamb roast is often considered to be the epitome of fine dining. Cooks spend some time getting the …. Read More
From the Exotic Orient: Turkish Cuisine
Turkish Cuisine is a spicy mix of both Middle Eastern and Mediterranean food. Falafel is a fan favorite, which uses balled chickpea crumbles that are deep fried. Falafel can be served in a pita and topped with some veggies. The Falafel is usually served with a nice yogurt sauce too. Simit is a popular bread …. Read More
Everyone (Including Jose Mier) Loves Cheese
Cheese is ubiquitous and it comes in countless varieties. Whatever your favorite, it adds something special to any dish (like parmesan on gnocchi). Or, enjoy it all on its own! Cheese is enjoyed by almost everyone around the world. It has been the subject of Renaissance artwork and award ceremonies as well. Famous cheese varieties …. Read More
Jose Mier’s Praise of Thai Food
I remember the first time I ate Thai food. It was similar to Chinese, yet unique. I do love Chinese food, but that doesn’t mean I can’t love Thai food just as much. And I do. I really do! Thai Food is quite varied and features natural ingredients from the region. Pad Thai is the …. Read More
From Jose Mier’s Taverna: Greek Food
With a name like Jose Mier, saying something like “Opa!” is kind of comical and I won’t be breaking any dishes any time soon, but I wanted to share a little bit about another favorite cusines: Greek Food. People enjoy Greek food because it symbolizes local culture in the country. The Greek food recipes are …. Read More
Jose Mier’s Little Taste of Germany
One of the foods I love to have occasionally is something we don’t often think of. At least in my neck of the woods. Here is the Sun Valley, CA area, our go-to eateries are usually Mexican, Chinese or Italian. Pizza is always king in America. Yet every so often I do get the urge …. Read More
Crazy About Bacon
Bacon Is Uber Popular These Days After years (and probably decades) of experts telling us to lay off the bacon (and despite this) bacon is more popular now than at probably any other time in recent memory. I have a friend who considers himself a vegetarian but he and his wife both make exceptions for …. Read More
Texas BBQ in Sun Valley, CA?
Howdy pardner, Jose Mier here. I know I jump from the simple foods to the sublime on this site, but really I love all food so it shouldn’t come as a surprise. In addition to hot dogs and hamburgers or apple pie there’s one really quintessential American food and that’s barbecue (or BBQ to save …. Read More