Sam The Cooking Guy - Book Signing

I am so happy I went and picked up the new cookbook by Sam The Cooking Guy and got it signed! What a awesome experience!

My number was 130! So I was there for two hours, but I met a lovely girl named Megan (131) and we chatted a bit she even helped take a photo when it was my turn. (Thanks Megan!)

The worst is I got all flustered! I dunno why! I could have asked a question or said something funny... instead I just smiled and waited patiently for the autograph for my new cookbook.

I'm such a nerd!

It was a really neat experience. Sam Zein is really nice, easy to get and explains his recipes well. He seems really out-going and fun to be around!

My first book signing:

- I bought the book. Got a wrist band and was sure to save my receipt.

- Sat down in the assigned area and had a perfect seat for viewing and photos.

- Watched as Sam Zien came out, Spoke a little, answered some questions, and cooked up some awesome mashed potato tacos - with Cholula hot sauce!

- Then they organized the line in numerical order and proceeded to wait, chat, browse the books I was around, eat half a sandwich from the cafe, so on and so on...

- OH, also they served some mashed potato tacos to the line...
I got two, could have eaten 100! Those things were good! I now see what everyone was talking about, I see why they are popular!

- Got to the front, got flustered, got the book signed and parted ways with Sam The Cooking Guy, My new friend Megan, and Barnes And Nobel - Mira Mesa!

I had him sign by the inside quote because its 'fricking' Awesome!

So now I know what to do at my next signing and can't wait for the next one, Sam - I'll think of something to say!

Thanks For An Awesome Night,

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Here is the book info - Pick one up! or more :)

I can't wait to cook from it!

Sam The Cooking Guy - Books

 

Adobo Chicken Recipe By Sam The Cooking Guy

Finally!! I've been able to make Adobe Chicken by Sam The Cooking Guy.

I posted about a week ago about how I was going to make it and I also picked up the ingredients, but then, like always the week got busier and busier!

Photo from Facebook Fan Page

I've always loved Sam Zein's cooking show. It's simple recipes, with style, that I enjoy cooking and eating! The Cooking Guy website it is streamlined and simple to navigate making it easy to find the perfect recipe for your cooking adventures. You can find him on twitter, facebook, and i just came across the blog! Can't wait to devour more on that! :)

Please take a moment to check out these sites, recipes, and the cook books... I know you'll love it too.

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 From the website of Sam The Cooking Guy
Adobo Chicken recipe by Sam The Cooking Guy

Oh my god! This is so good it could easily be the national dish of the Philippines (and Sam the Cooking Guy).

Ingredients

* 2 pounds chicken thighs

* 1 cup soy sauce

* 1/2 cup white vinegar

* 1 tablespoon fresh ground pepper

* 2 tablespoons brown sugar

* 5 garlic cloves, minced

* 3 bay leaves

Steps

1. Combine soy, vinegar, pepper, brown sugar, garlic and bay leaves in the bottom of a large pot.

2. Place chicken skin side down in pot and bring to a boil.

3. Immediately turn down to a simmer and cover with lid

4. After 30 minutes, remove lid and turn chicken over and simmer for an additional 20 - 30 minutes

5. Serve with steamed rice

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Here we go, The final plating!
I served it with rice and broccoli.
The sauce boiled down into a reduction, which is always a yummy thing to me. It was simple to prepare and not a lot of dishes to wash up!! (awesome!) The chicken came out tender and moist. I felt that maybe next time I would use a lower sodium soy sauce. But all in all I really enjoyed it. I'd really like to pick up one of or all of Sam The Cooking Guy's cookbooks and see what other recipes are yummy.

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