Wild Sea Scallops with Lacinato Kale, Spelt Noodles, and Saffron Cream Sauce

This dish was particularly fun to make as just about everything was assembled from scratch.  Yeah, I suppose I could have busted out a long beard, tossed on some overalls and a stovepipe hat, and churned out my own butter.  *pause for shudder*  But, I did ground my own flour from local, organic spelt.  Spelt, … Continue reading

Kiwi Mussel and Saffron Risotto

The New Zealand Green-Lipped Mussel, a very lewd food indeed.  It’s not just your average, everyday submersible bi-valve mollusk.  Though it may look like a soft, tender, delicate, lady-part of a sea creature, it’s actually a feared monster of the deep.  It’s the largest of the mussel breed, large, shelled, and green-lipped!  Think of a green muscle incredible hulk, only with an exoskeleton, a beard, … Continue reading