This Grilled Broccoli with Cumin was inspired by a theory I read from Noelle Carter in the LA Times. She says that we should all be grilling with mayonnaise. She makes the argument that there's something "magical" about mayonnaise. The basic proposition goes like this. We've all had flare-ups on the grill. That's because fat and flame are finicky friends – but mayonnaise can be a less fussy fat. That's because it's actually two fats (egg and oil) that are emulsified. This is significant because, in Noelle's words, "This emulsion allows the oils in the mayonnaise [to] actually to stick to the food, unlike plain oil..." Read More
About Greg
I started my blog on a whim. I was looking for a creative challenge, which may sound odd because I spent 20 years as an entertainment industry photographer. I’m not talking paparazzi, I don’t have the personality to hide in the bushes! I like fresh takes on the familiar. My recipes are often simple, modern and colorful, with roots in traditional styles. I'm the author of two cookbooks. I’ve been a speaker at IFBC, Food Buzz and Camp Blogaway. I’ve led cooking demonstrations in Panama and Costa Rica and developed recipes for major brands. I’ve traveled to Peru, Mexico, Norway and Alaska to promote culinary and/or vineyard travel tours. I was even featured in Food & Wine Magazine. I also co-host The Table Set on Home Fries podcast network.