Dinner For Two

Written on January 21st, 2010 by Sebastian. Filed under Blog, Competition Work, Edible Art, New Mexican, Portfolio, Recipes, Thanksgiving

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The Taco Wagon of My Dreams

Written on January 14th, 2010 by Sebastian. Filed under Blog, Comfort Food, Current Cuisine, Farmers Market, New Mexican, Portfolio, Recipes

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Mark Tobey Pub ~ Vintage Seattle Menu Review

Written on October 29th, 2009 by Sebastian. Filed under Blog, Cocktails On The Patio, Community Connections, Lunch Counter, Portfolio, Recipes, Vintage Menus

Now they are everywhere, but back when brew pubs were a new concept, the Mark Tobey Pub in the basement of the Alexis Hotel poured tap beers brewed locally. The menu I designed was a twist of traditional pub food and, while the service may have had a few problems, the food coming out of the 4 x 8 foot ...

We All Need A Little (Hot Pepper) Love

Written on October 20th, 2009 by Sebastian. Filed under Blog, Competition Work, Edible Art, Portfolio, Recipes, Sustainable, Trends

Love comes in may forms. This time it's arrived in the form of a charming recycled tin hat rack and it can be yours.

The Perfect Food Writer’s Job du Jour

Written on October 9th, 2009 by Sebastian. Filed under Blog, Bottom Line, Community Connections, Digital Cool, Portfolio, Recipes, Restaurant Report, Working Chef

Got digital food skills and a penchant for techy stuff? Did you put up a video on YouTube last weekend of yourself making risotto? Are you obsessed with all things edible? iVillage is looking for a Content Editor .

“Seafood Pasta and Beer” ~ Recycled Tin Shrine

Written on October 9th, 2009 by Sebastian. Filed under Blog, Competition Work, Edible Art, Pasta, Portfolio, Recipes

How do you say thanks for the perfect dinner? Recycle the leftovers into edible art.

Our Lady of Salsa Fresco

Written on October 8th, 2009 by Sebastian. Filed under Blog, Lunch Counter, New Mexican, Portfolio, Recipes, Trends, Very Veggie

When you come to visit, you'll notice the lipstick red cabinet doors covered in Mexican enchilada and salsa tins. I just can't seem to throw anything connected with food away. This recycled artwork is made from heart-shaped chocolate tins,  salsa cans, soda bottle caps and an Our Lady of Guadalupe holy card.

Fine Dining Meets Football

Written on October 5th, 2009 by Sebastian. Filed under Blog, Cocktails On The Patio, Portfolio, Recipes

I harbor a well-disguised but deep-seated lust for Monday Night Football (and Brett Farve) but I hate the food. If I'm going to drink too much, I really need something yummy, not greasy. Apparently, I'm not alone. A few of the higher end establishments, including one of my favorites, McCormick and Schmick's,  have decided that this is the Year of the ...

Time For a Little Football ~ Smoky Wing Sauce

Written on October 5th, 2009 by Sebastian. Filed under Blog, Cheap Eats, Portfolio, Recipes

Most chefs design a menu or two. Me? It's a few more than that. Here's my favorite football one along with my recipe for the perfect wings. Simple Spicy and Smoky Wing Sauce 2 c. oil 2 c. honey 2 TB chipotle Tabasco sauce—add more if you like it hotter Heat all ingredients together until honey dissolves; pour over freshly baked or fried chicken wings. ...

Smoked Salmon with Spicy Duck Sauce

Written on October 4th, 2009 by Sebastian. Filed under Blog, Competition Work, Edible Art, Fresh Fish, Oregon, Portfolio, Recipes

I hate to waste anything, including painted tin spice tins so I recycle them into art. From the Talking Tin collection with photography by D.G. Siemer.