Play with your food
“You gotta risk it for the biscuit” was a most memorable quote uttered by our friend, Chef Robert Hesse, in a recent phone interview. Even though he’s busy building a sandwich empire with his business partner, Craig Munroe, sandwich doesn’t rhyme with “risk it”. For people not familiar with Chef Hesse, he was a two-season … Continue reading
We have an update coming about our friend Chef Robert Hesse, but while you wait for all the details on his adventures with Fo Cheezy Twisted Meltz… Head on over to http://www.hypethehavarti.com and vote for our favorite, the NOTORIOUS Havarti P.I.G.! Hype the Havarti’s top prize is $20,000 and Chef Hesse is planning to spend … Continue reading
Sue’s Bread Pudding If you’ve read CPM’s recent posts on The People Feeding Project, you know that we move a lot of food around weekly, shuffling ingredients from here to there and cooking things to hand out to the city’s hungry. A lot of food gets handed out. But the truth of the matter is … Continue reading
During the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, the US government provided funds and USDA food boxes to help feed its food insecure citizens. It’s estimated (as of 2020) that 13.8% of the population is food insecure, and nearly 44 million people use food stamps. The USDA food box program, a lifeline for hungry Americans, has … Continue reading
Have you been wondering what CPM has been up to lately? Look no further, we’re here to tell you all about it! Did you know that the homeless population of the state of California is estimated to be at least 180,000 people? The population grows regularly, too. In Vallejo, California, the population is very evident. … Continue reading
This past week we were gifted SOOOOO many bulk ingredients from our new lifelong friend and baker supreme, Alexis. Among the hundreds of ingredients were quick oats, honey, cinnamon, chopped nuts, flake coconut and a nice 50/50 blend of sunflower and grapeseed oil. So I guess it’s granola time! This recipe is simple and keeps … Continue reading
The goat cheese spread that makes this dish so decadent was a spread we won first place with at Solano County Fair in 2018. Paired with flaky pasty, local juicy peaches and fresh basil, this tart is a real crowd pleaser! Peach Tart With Honey Goat Cheese Spread and Fresh Basil 1 sheet frozen puff … Continue reading
1.5 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts5 corn tortillas, diced1 bundle cilantro, choppedZest and juice of two limes3 large cloves garlic, minced1 poblano or pasilla pepper, finely diced3 bell peppers, diced2 large cobs of corn, kernels removed2 medium tomatoes, diced2 Tablespoons cumin1 Tablespoon chili powder1 Tablespoon coriander2 teaspoons salt1/2 teaspoon black pepper4-5 cups chicken or vegetable … Continue reading
Another delicious recipe from my friend Louie! I hope you enjoy it as much as I do! I learned this beloved recipe from my Guatemalan ex-mother-in-law, Doña Ileana, who is a wonderful cook. Over the years, I’ve added my own twists. What is wonderful about this recipe is that the black beans end up being … Continue reading
A huge shout out to my friend Louie, who recently gifted me some fantastic Guatamalan-style Black Beans with this lovely Chile en Escabeche. I was sure to take its photo before I shook him down for the recipe. Thanks Louie! Take it away… This condiment, loosely translated from Spanish as “chiles marinated in vinegar”, is … Continue reading
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