Author: Ben Starr
-
Kangaroo Loin with Mushroom Sauce
**PLEASE NOTE** A video on how to make this dish is located at the bottom of this recipe! Yes, yes…you’re shocked and a bit disgusted that I’ve posted a kangaroo recipe. Folks…kangaroo is the venison of Australia. It’s their most common game meat. It jumps into the road in the middle of the night and…
-
Foraging for Morels in Arkansas
Anyone who classifies themselves as a “foodie” knows about morels. These miraculous mushrooms are the most coveted table fungus on the planet, rivaling the reputations of even the black and white truffles of southern Europe. However, unlike truffles, which CAN be cultivated and dependably harvested, the morel has resisted ALL attempts at cultivation. Every…
-
I’m on the shortlist for the Best Job in the World!
I’m walking on air today, because it was just announced that I’m on the shortlist for the Best Job in the World! Honestly, I already thought I had the best job in the world…I spend my days cooking, gardening, brewing beer and wine, traveling, and sharing these experiences with my amazing fans all over the…
-
Ben’s Infamous Butter Pecan Ice Cream
This ice cream is NOT good for you. Let’s just get that out of the way at the beginning. It contains so many calories and so much saturated fat that you should only indulge in it once a year. That said, this ice cream is legendary. If you’re not familiar with the flavor “Butter Pecan”…
-
Easter FRANK…a Tale of Texas Foraging
After my seemingly endless blog about the underground restaurant FRANK that I run with my bestie Jennie Kelley from season 2 of MasterChef, I though I’d be done writing about FRANK for awhile. However, our Easter seatings in March were so incredibly epic and special, and so many of you have requested the story behind…
-
Dandelion “Honey”
Either you love dandelions, or you hate them. If you hate them, it’s probably because you spend so much time trying to rid your lawn of them. If you love them, it’s because the big, soft, bright yellow blossoms and supremely blow-able puff balls bring you back to childhood. Or perhaps you’re one of the…