Derek Martin

Sriracha & Honey Shrimp (w/ wine pairings)

Hi everyone, my name is Derek, and I’m addicted to Sriracha. <in unison: “Hi Derek”> <everyone sadly nods and give each other knowing looks> Yeah, so if there was a support group for Sriracha I think I would need to attend… then again, that would mean I was looking to quit Sriracha. Hmm, nobody likesContinue reading “Sriracha & Honey Shrimp (w/ wine pairings)”

Chicken Parm… sort of (w/ wine pairings)

Every now and again I get requests from my readers for a twist on a traditional dish, like mac ‘n cheese, meatloaf, etc… Well the other day I was called upon by one of my Facebook followers to make chicken parmesan interesting for her finicky daughter. Chicken Parm!? How the heck do you make that moreContinue reading “Chicken Parm… sort of (w/ wine pairings)”

Molasses Rye Bread

My beloved mother-in-law requested that I bake some rye bread for Easter dinner so I decided to play around a little bit and get more creative than my typical recipe. So here is my newly created molasses rye… Really easy to make and absolutely delicious! And don’t worry, it’s not an overly sweet bread even though it hasContinue reading “Molasses Rye Bread”

Limerick Lane from Russian River

The exact origin of the limerick is uncertain, as is the reasoning for calling these quirky (and usually dirty *cough* There once was a man from Nantucket *cough*) poems “limericks”… but it is widely believed that they are named after prose parlour games that were said to be popular in the city of Limerick, IrelandContinue reading “Limerick Lane from Russian River”