Bacon IS a trail snack.

Way back when, in 1998 or so I had the very good fortune to cook and bake for a film legend, Mr. Robert Altman.   He had several films going through the audio post facility I was working at and popped into the kitchen one day to ask "what that wonderful aroma was? I was baking my now famous "Super Wicked Chocolate Brownies" and the smell was wafting through the building and onto the dub stages.  "Why hello Mr. Altman," I said, "I call these Super Wicked Chocolate Brownies".  He promptly took several from the tray, smiled and said, "You are a Chef Goddess."  Yep, that's right. I'll never forget that day.  Every time I make these brownies or any of the other 9 Super Wicked Chocolate Brownie flavors that currently exist and can be delivered to you overnight (if you so desire a dozen or so!) Super Wicked Caramel, Super Wicked Peanut Butter, Super Wicked Spiced Orange, Super Wicked Chocolate Chunk, Supe...

As I'm to understand it, there are two schools of thought when it comes to February 14th... the first is that it's a day to celebrate love and that special someone in your life.  The second, is a total 180 degree swing the other way and poo-poo the whole made up "holiday" as an evil trick turned tradition by the greeting card companies and florists. However you plan on spending February 14th this year may I remind you that everybody's gotta eat, right?  I pulled out the big guns for this occasion... yep the BIG GUNS!  Here are three fool proof recipes that you will surely fall in love with! Creme Brûlée: Here's what you'll need: 1 extra-large egg   4 extra-large egg yolks   1/2 cup sugar, plus 1 tablespoon for each serving   3 cups heavy cream   1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract   1 tablespoon Grand Marnier   Preheat the oven to 300 degrees.   In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle...