I am a self proclaimed freak about certain foods, I don't like bananas or banana flavored things - except banana bread. I hate beans - except green ones. Craziest of all, I HATE GROUND MEAT. I am not sure where that came from, but I just can't get over the texture. I love steak, no go hamburger. This normally doesn't bother me, but this time of year, I love the smell and the idea of a really great burger. Here was my solution! I bought a giant portabella mushroom. I rubbed it with smoked paprika, rosemary, bacon salt (mentioned in early posts and DELICIOUS) and olive oil. I let it sit for a while in the rub and then put it on the grill. While that was marinating, I also prepared some giant asparagus with olive oil, salt and pepper and a heavy dose of balsamic vinegar. I also put them on the grill. Word of caution on grilling asparagus, use large stalks, cook them quickly and be careful, they easily slip between the grates. Once the mushroom was grilled well on both sides...
After years of experimenting with food and constant inspiration from the Food Network. A number of people recommended that I track the good ones. I also might add the not so great ones. It started with the idea to keep a notebook in the kitchen. It then expanded to writing a blog. I am not a chef and frustrating to many people, I rarely use a recipe. I love trying new things and really love eating something in a restaurant and trying to replicate it or improve it.