An Engineer's Perspective – Page 59 – If an Engineer can't fix it, we're in trouble

First Snow

The most wonderful thing in the world is being alone in the forest after a heavy snow when tree branches hang low from the added weight of last night’s weather.

Few things say home and Mom more than a fresh loaf of banana bread that has to be made because all those bananas you bought to start your new diet are just turning brown and soft on the unused food portion of your counter.

Cream Fraiche

From entrees to deserts, a lot of fine food recipes call for cream Fraiche and while you can buy it, it adds a lot of cost and chemicals to your food, so how about instead, you just make it and wonder at the marvel of nature at work.

Gumbo

I may not be French, and I may not be Cajun, but I’m someone who likes good food and gumbo marries all that is good about cuisine in a single entree.

Mountain Man Jerky

This is a jerky for rugged outdoors men who know that to survive in the wilderness you have to keep things simple and be prepared for any encounter.

Pineapple Jerky

Sounds a bit weird, right, but my daughter loves it and asks me to make a batch whenever she sees me slicing up meat for jerky. I have to admit it’s not bad for a semisweet jerky, but I still prefer the spicy type.

Dehydrator Jerky

The marinade for this jerky is a standard western cowboy version that will keep you riding high in the saddle all damn day…that’s cowboy talk for it taste good.

Oven Baked Jerky

This is a tangy nitrate-free jerky you can make in the oven while avoiding all those nasty chemicals that are stuffed into jerky kits.

Peasant’s Lasagna

This is a simple but elegantly tasty lasagna that is so easy to make even an engineer can be a master.

Grilled Mediterranean Salmon

Grilled salmon is one of those dishes that has as many variations as there are backyard grill masters. Of all fish, salmon is the best for grilling, it is a hearty fish that holds together well, plates well, and tastes the best.