Red Menace’s Reading Room: Kitchen Confidential

A book about the restaurant business, reviewed by someone in the restaurant business.

How to Survive Quarantine

If you're anything like me, you get more done when you've got more to do. I don't know why, but when I'm not completely against the wall with responsibilities my mind decides that it can put everything off. Unfortunately, that also includes this blog (hence the later than normal publishing). Not only does more to … Continue reading How to Survive Quarantine →

Gun & Food Pairings I

What gun you carry says a lot about you as a person, as does your favorite food. Not only whether you're adventurous or timid, you like things bold or subdued, but also whether you consider anything beyond the pure utilitarian aspects of something, or if you just follow the crowd. Red Dot Pistol / Avocado … Continue reading Gun & Food Pairings I →

Emergency Meal Planning on a Budget

Emergency food that is budget friendly, readily available, and doesn't suck.

Learn to Cook

Everyone over the age of 18 should know how to cook something. And no, PB&J's and cereal don't count. If you have to provide your own meals, you should know how to prepare some of them. I'm not saying that everyone should be Bobby Flay, but if your culinary skills begin and end between two slices … Continue reading Learn to Cook →