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Sometimes known as the Wandering Foodie. Likes to study and prepare the classic recipes. Writes for At The Lake Magazine - Cuisine Section

• Caprese Salad – The Best Way to Start the Summer

  By William Turner on June 5, 2013 • ( 2 )

  

  Sometimes I look at people on the street and think that each one has a story – someone loves them and they love somebody – some have had great happiness or great sadness.  I find myself wanting to know their… Read More ›

• Argentinean Flank Steak with Chimichurri Sauce – A Grilling Classic

  By William Turner on May 23, 2013 • ( 0 )

  

  Summertime is upon us – women look better, beer tastes colder and, for some reason, we’re drawn like a magnet to the outside grill.  So, make sure you take a second look at our famous Six-Pack Chicken and try another… Read More ›

• Veggies on a Pizza Stone

  By William Turner on May 18, 2013 • ( 1 )

  

  Last week we did a post about home made thin crust pizza and I assume all of you who were equipment deficient  (oops, my friend Bob hates that term) have now purchased your pizza stone and paddle, which we will now put… Read More ›

• Make Your Own Pizza – Thin Crust Beauties

  By William Turner on May 10, 2013 • ( 1 )

  

  If you want a great event for kids or grandkids, or, if you want an innovative dinner party idea, this is it – Make Your Own Pizza (The Thincrust Version).

• Cinnamon Rolls – Recently Named an American Classic

  By William Turner on May 3, 2013 • ( 0 )

  

  I really think that cinnamon rolls are an American classic dish, but maybe I’ve been brainwashed by Cinnabon.  The best test might be random interviews.  If we stopped 20 people on the street, would all of them know about and… Read More ›

• Salpicon – What You Need For Authentic Tacos

  By William Turner on May 1, 2013 • ( 0 )

  

  In the U.S. we have decided to adopt and tweak Mexican cuisine.  Tacos is the perfect example.  This has to be the go-to dish for many busy parents – ground beef, a seasoning packet, some tortillas y voilá.  If we… Read More ›

• Pepitas – Toasted Pumpkin Seeds – A Mexican Tradition

  By William Turner on March 17, 2013 • ( 0 )

  

  Women are so easily impressed that it sometimes scares me.  I served some warm,  toasted pepitas with cocktails last week and a very good-looking woman came up and whispered in my ear, saying “How did you make these – they… Read More ›

• British Crusty Roasted Potatoes

  By William Turner on March 9, 2013 • ( 2 )

  

  I always loved that scene at the end of one of the Godfather movies where Michael Corleone assumes the leadership of the family.  The dons, one by one, salute him by taking his hand and kissing his ring.  I have… Read More ›

• The Versatile Yorkie

  By William Turner on February 19, 2013 • ( 0 )

  

  I did a post recently on The Traditional British Sunday Lunch, which featured roast beef, Yorkshire pudding, crusty roasted potatoes and bread pudding.  Even though I wrote as if I had a long experience with this classic meal, actually I… Read More ›

• Bolognese – The Queen of Sauces

  By William Turner on February 6, 2013 • ( 5 )

  

  I spent much of my life traveling in the developing world working on education projects, visiting many of the most remote countries on the planet.  Yet, on checking into a hotel in La Paz or Sana’a or Port au Prince,… Read More ›

• French Bread – The Classic Baguette

  By William Turner on January 8, 2013 • ( 1 )

  

  The French arguably have the best cuisine in the world.  They may well be the best wine producers and everyone agrees that they are the most prolific producer of fine cheeses.  They are also a little quirky.  For example, if… Read More ›

• Chili 101

  By William Turner on December 18, 2012 • ( 3 )

  

  If there were ever an American classic, it must be chili.  And, you will need this dish sometime during the Holidays.  Even though the name sounds like it must have a Mexican origin, the dish is not really known there. … Read More ›

• Roast Beef and Yorkshire Pudding – The Traditional British Sunday Lunch

  By William Turner on November 29, 2012 • ( 5 )

  

  Thousands of pubs in Great Britain, especially those outside of London, offer a “Sunday Lunch” every week.  Traditionally, the main feature is a standing rib roast, which is always accompanied by Yorkshire pudding and amazingly crunchy roast potatoes.  You always… Read More ›

• Bravado Hotline

  By William Turner on November 22, 2012 • ( 0 )

  It’s the big day and you have a Bravado crisis.  Forgot how to make gravy?  Need a substitute for some ingredient?  Is you partner hiding under the bed because he/she doesn’t like crowds?  We’ here for you.  Call the Bravado… Read More ›

• Happy Thanksgiving 2012

  By William Turner on November 21, 2012 • ( 3 )

  

  Here’s some fun things to do for Thanksgiving – and if there are a lot of kids running around, these projects will keep them quiet so you can enjoy a glass of wine.