Jive Foods 101

Ohhh dear. What can I even say to possibly convey the deliciousness that rests within this post? I don’t even know. Just trust me when I say that this was an incredible sandwich. Simple, easy, and bursting with flavor. If you’re a fan of cow, you've gotta try this. I have been craving cow for weeks. Weeks! Beef is my buddy but I don’t like to eat too much of it  too  often, so I help myself to it once a month or so if possible. I looked through my fridge, saw that I had some pesto paste, arugula, and provolone…then I said to myself, “Yup, it’s steak sandwich time”. I ran to Wegmans and picked up two absurdly large cuts of New York Strip Steak — one of my favorite cuts ever. It’s so juicy and tender…and huge. I don't care how perverted it sounds but me plus good meat equals happy life!! This isn’t a “philly cheesesteak”, folks. It’s just a steak and cheese sandwich lol. The flavors of this sandwich are very complimentary and simple, but very robust. The peppery arugula ge

Decadence. Pure decadence. This is a recipe for adults, but you’re more than welcome to leave the bourbon out of this recipe if you’re sensitive to alcohol, or feeding kids. This french toast is flavored with sweet vanilla, cinnamon and is spiked with bourbon, making it perfect for breakfast, brunch, lunch or dinner. It’s your party. I used challah bread, which is an egg bread and super rich and creamy in texture. It soaks up the custard wonderfully, and after being baked off for a good 15 minutes in the oven, you’re ensured it’s all the way cooked thru. You don’t have to use challah bread either, but I suggest giving it a try at least once in your life. It’s pretty awesome for rich french toast recipes. I bought my loaf fresh, so I had to dry it out in the oven for about 20 minutes in a 300 degree oven while prepping. Even after drying it out a bit, it was still incredibly moist. I let it soak about 10 seconds per side, until saturated but not soggy and falling apart. Again, just m