For years I’ve been coming to Fort Lauderdale, Florida to visit my Grandfather. Growing up in the Boston area, my parents and I would escape the cold wintery weather each year to enjoy some fun in the sun and spend time with my Grandfather. Today, I live in Texas with my wife and son, my…
Month: February 2011
A Food Adventure in South Florida
We’re off to South Florida, where we will enjoy 6 days of warm sun, breezes and FOOD! When it comes to vacationing, my wife Kate and I love to plan our adventure around the restaurants that we would like to visit. It is so much fun leading up to vacation to research the area, the…
Coal Miners Spaghetti ~ Pasta Carbonara
I admit it, I’m a pasta junky! I have made my fair share of different pasta dishes, but Carbonara has alluded me until just last week. I’m really not sure why? Maybe it was the egg yolks that concerned me? It turns out those egg yolks make the most amazing rich sauce, that perfectly coats…
Triple Chocolate Cookies
Kate Mignault is the wife of Erik Mignault. Who would have thought it? On top of being a great Mom, house cleaning and diaper duty, Kate is the baker in our family. The best baker I’ve ever known! I welcome the newest author to Erik Eats. (For the record, since I am eating Kate’s wonderful…
Lamb Chops Served with Arugula Salad & Couscous
I am not a fan of prepackaged spice combinations. I usually mix or add my own spices depending on what I am cooking. While living in New Hampshire, my local butcher introduced me to Harris’ Pelham Inn seasoning. He told me to sprinkle a little on a prime rib roast I was purchasing. What a great…
Restaurant Quality Pizza – Made at Home
About six years ago my wife and I moved from the Boston area to Texas. We left an area rich with great Italian food and… amazing pizza! We were both a little shocked to discover that the pizza in Texas, just isn’t that good. Sorry Houstonians! You may think your pizza is good, but clearly…
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