Dillon Ate That . . .


Dillon Ate . . . Homemade Tabouleh Salad

No Foolie with My Tabouleh

Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Bulgar Wheat, Parsley, Lemon, Tomato, Cucumber

Let it marinate for a hot sec...

You know you want it!



Dillon Ate . . . with Batsauce, Lady Daisey, Everet James, & Stacy Epps

Lab Up & Grub Down

It was all peace when we got blessed by a visit from good friends and homies in music, Stacy Epps and Everet James. Stacy and I go back for a minute, (*hint hint she can be heard on my forthcoming album w/ Paten Locke, “Studies in Hunger,” on Domination Recordings) and tonite she fell through to record a part of my project with Batsauce. Needless to say, Chef 4 Burners catered the studio session lovely.

(L to R - EJ, Stacy Epps, Batsauce, Lady Daisey

(L to R - EJ, Stacy Epps, Batsauce, Lady Daisey)

Spinach & Arugula Salad w/ Radish, Strawberry, Carrot, Tomato, EVOO, & Red Wine Apple Cider Vinaigrette

Spinach & Arugula Salad w/ Radish, Strawberry, Carrot, Tomato, Avocado, EVOO, & Red Wine Apple Cider Vinaigrette

Preppin the Bruschetta and Veggies for the Pasta Sauce

Preppin the Bruschetta and Veggies for the Pasta Sauce - Shitake & Button Mushrooms, Zucchini, Yellow Squash, Onion, & Garlic

Angel Hair Pasta & Marinara w/ Shitake Mushroom, Zucchini, Yellow Squash, & Grana Padano Cheese. Arugula-Tomato Bruschetta.

Angel Hair Pasta & Marinara w/ Grana Padano Cheese. Arugula-Tomato & Avocado Bruschetta.

Chef 4 Burners - From recording Stacy to hitting the kitchen!

Chef 4 Burners - From recording Stacy to hitting the kitchen!

Peace See Ya Later!

Peace See Ya Later!



Dillon Ate . . . with Batsauce and Lady Daisey at the crib in ATL

From Berlin, to Duval, to ATL!

So 2 of my best friends in the world, the illustrious Batsauce & Lady Daisey have come to Atlanta to kick it with your boy as we prepare to throw down for this year’s A3C Hiphop Festival. (BTW If you live in ATL and won’t be out at the A3C in East Atlanta Village – YOU LOST!) Heads up – Lady Daisey & Batsauce will be performing Friday Nite at the “Women in Hiphop Stage” & Saturday Afternoon at “529″ for the “Jacksonville / Savannah” Showcase.

Bat and Daze holdin' Dillon's Flatbread

Bat and Daze holdin' Dillon's Flatbread

French Baguette, EVOO, Arugula, Avocado, Heirloom Tomatoes, Grana Padano Cheese

French Baguette, EVOO, Arugula, Avocado, Heirloom Tomatoes, Grana Padano Cheese

Batsauce lookin mad German.

Batsauce lookin mad German.

White Bean & Basil Hummus (!!) with Pita Pockets

White Bean & Basil Hummus (!!) with Pita Pockets

Late Nite Trader Joe's Pizza w/ Garlic, Tomatoes, Spinach, & Mushroom

Late Nite Trader Joe's Pizza w/ Garlic, Tomatoes, Jalapenos, Spinach, & Mushroom

Gettin it crackin! See ya'll at the A3C!

Gettin it crackin! See ya'll at the A3C!



Dillon Ate . . . At The Dekalb Farmer’s Market

Catchin Culinary Wreck in “The Dec”

Recently I went to The Dekalb Famrer’s Market in Decatur, GA (Supposedly one of the best in the country) to get some necessities for the kitchen (many posts to come from that trip), and decided to eat at the Cafe inside. For those who have never been, all I can say is – you lose. This shit is bangin’! Imagine a supreme buffet line, with everything made from the ingredients in the market. Peep -

The first trip through the line - $8.70

The first trip through the line - $8.70

*Curried Lentils

*Red Beans

*Plantains

*Sauteed Zucchini

*Vegetable Lasagna

*General Tso’s Tofu

*Yucca Bread (The BEST!)

Trip #2 - $9.30

Trip #2 - $9.30

*Curried Chickpeas

*Sauteed Brocolli

*Some Little “Flan”ish Dessert

*More Veggie Lasagna, Squash, and Yucca Bread!



Dillon Ate . . . Radiatore Pasta with Garden Veggies

Totally Rad(iatore)!

Arrivederci, Bitches!

Arrivederci, Bitches!

*Sun-Dried Tomato, Spinach, and Wheat Pasta

*Sauteed Shallots, Vidalia Onion

*Zucchini from the garden, Yellow Squash, Haricots Verts

*Tomatoes and Boxwood Basil from the garden

*Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Red Wine Vinegar, Lemon, Sea Salt, Pepper



Dillon Ate . . . Tandoori Naan with Veggie Cous Cous

You STILL Don’t Know Naan

Naa Naa Naa Naa NaaaN!

Naa Naa Naa Naa NaaaN!

Trader Joe’s Pearl Cous Cous:

*w/ Carrot, Green Bean, Onion, and Herbs from the Garden

Trader Joe’s Tandoori Naan:

*w/ Fresh Tomato and Basil from the Garden.



Dillon Ate . . . at Turtle Market in Neptune Beach, Fl

Organic DUUUUVAL!

On the Corner of A1A and Atlantic Blvd. - Neptune Beach (Jacksonville), Fl

On the Corner of A1A and Atlantic Blvd. - Neptune Beach (Jacksonville), Fl

Its a wrap! HA!

Ayo, its a wrap! HA!

Portabella Mushroom Cap with Tofu Artichoke Spread, Spinach, Balsamic Glaze

Portabella Mushroom Cap with Tofu Artichoke Spread, Spinach, Balsamic Glaze

"Midnight Rider" Wrap - Marinated Winter Veggies w/ Herb Vinaigrette

"Midnight Rider" Wrap - Marinated Winter Veggies w/ Herb Vinaigrette

Tempeh Reuben with Soy Swiss, Raw Sauerkraut, & Vegan Thousand Island

Tempeh Reuben with Soy Swiss, Raw Sauerkraut, & Vegan Thousand Island

Kombucha Tea - Said to be able to cure cancer! Spread the word!

Kombucha Tea - Said to be able to cure cancer! Spread the word!



Dillon Ate . . . Cous Cous and a Homegrown Tomato & Basil Salad

Feelin Good Offa That Homegrown

From the front yard to the table

From the front yard to the table

This costs like $3

This costs like $3

Dillon’s Cous Cous:

*Israeli (Pearl) Cous Cous – Steamed in Veggie Stock

*Sauteed Garlic, Vidalia Onion, & Carrot

*Green Beans & Brocolli (Add towards the end)

Bada Bing - Bada BLAU!

Bada Bing - Bada BLAU!

Dillon’s Tomato & Basil Salad:

*Early Girl Tomatoes (From the Garden)

*Boxwood Basil (From the Garden)

*Extra Virgin Olive Oil (EVOO in the biz)

*Balsamic Vinegar

Kosher Salt, Fresh Black Pepper



Dillon Ate . . . Homemade Tabouleh
August 10, 2009, 10:32 pm
Filed under: Dinner,Lunch,Mediterranean,Vegan,Vegetarian

No Fooley with My Tabouleh

Bout to get all mixed up!

Bout to get all mixed up!

Truly my Tabouleh is Unruly!

Truly my Tabouleh is Unruly

*Barley

*Parsely (Next time I will use triple!)

*Lemon Juice

*Garlic

*Tomato

*Cucumber



Dillon Ate . . . An Egg Sammich & Polenta Grits
August 9, 2009, 6:53 pm
Filed under: Breakfast,Mediterranean,Southern,Vegetarian

For the Breakfast Lover.

Batsauce would say "Bang Bang!"

Batsauce would say "Bang Bang!"

*Polenta Grits (Italian-Style Corn Grits)

*Open-Faced Free-Range Egg Sammich:

*Trader Joe’s Sprouted Rye Toast

*Heirloom Cherry Tomato, Avocado

*Salsa Roja de El Rey Del Taco, Cilantro