Theresa L. Goodrich

Author: Theresa

  • Iron Skillet Chorizo & Chicken

    Iron Skillet Chorizo & Chicken

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    I’ve never cooked with chorizo before, but when I saw some on sale I thought “what the heck?” Precisely because I’ve never cooked with it before I didn’t want to make a dish solely with the spicy meat. Who knew how hot it would be? I decided to throw in some boneless, skinless chicken thighs.…

  • How to turn Rump Roast into Prime Rib

    How to turn Rump Roast into Prime Rib

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    Red meat and I go way back. For ten years of my life I worked in steakhouses. Cattle Company was my high school job, Steak & Ale put me through college, and Kinzie Chophouse and Sullivan’s Steakhouse helped me launch The Local Tourist. One of the downsides to no longer working in restaurants that specialize…

  • Clock’s Ticking

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    Tomorrow at 9am Eastern we start our trek to Miami from Asheville. We’ll spend the night in Port St. Lucie and board the ship on Saturday afternoon. I have eleven and a half hours to complete the rest of my work for the next week. Fortunately I’m (mostly) packed. I suppose if I need to…

  • Gnocchi’s Easy – Gno Kidding!

    Gnocchi’s Easy – Gno Kidding!

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    I’ve always loved gnocchi. I love the richness, the flavor, and the texture. I’d never really thought of making it, though, until a recipe popped up randomly on my computer. (If you have Windows 8, you know this kind of stuff happens.) I decided to take a stab at it for our Valentine’s Weekend dinner…

  • Things I Love

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    It’s Valentine’s Day! While I fully believe that love should be shared every day of the year, just like thanks should be given, it can’t hurt to take a day to honor it. I’m not a big one for over-priced dinners or boxes full of chocolates – wait, who am I kidding… – but I…

  • The Culinary Cycle

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    I spent the evening enjoying a fabulous dinner across from some people who had apparently had a really bad day, maybe a really bad life. They found problems with everything. That is, until I waxed rhapsodic about my steak. Then they each asked for a bite. They, amazingly, approved. They looked for problems and found…

  • Do Not Disturb

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    I love staying in a hotel. Doesn’t matter if it’s in my own city. I love big beds with unlimited pillows and the option to get room service, despite rarely taking advantage of it. I love the ice buckets and the little tiny coffee makers and the guilt-free-eating-in-bed. I love stopping by a nearby convenience…

  • A Value Proposition

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    There seems to be an ever-increasing feeling of entitlement these days. I see it while people are driving; at the grocery store, on the train, even walking down the street. Unfortunately, the place I see it most is online. I am thrilled to promote businesses. That’s a large part of what The Local Tourist does;…

  • Don’t be chicken of chicken

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    I used to be afraid to cook a whole chicken. I guess I wouldn’t really say “afraid”, I just didn’t want to put in the effort. I cook our family’s Thanksgiving turkey every other year and that is easy as can be. Clean the bird out, throw some garlic or what have you inside, truss…