After 130 episodes you almost start to feel like family with the ones you’re with. We have a saying here at the livecast, “It’s not always about food…” and it’s true. But food is the common thread and by sharing it we are brought together and it makes us family. At 7AM on 4/16/2012 Sam received a call that his father Bruce had passed away peacefully in his sleep. At 7PM that same day, Sam made Bruce’s favorite dessert. Thanks for sharing that moment with us and being part of the livecast family.

A fresh, just-made pea soup is one of those fine things in life that doesn’t take a fine budget or motor skills to make. Sam takes just a few ingredients and turns it into a verdant bowl of green goodness that is destined to elevate just about any dinner you serve it with. Top it with a dollop of sour cream and bacon and you better consider making a double batch. It’s that good.

Fixtures Living is a big believer in this livecast and we are a big believer in their business as well. So tonight, we come live from Fixtures Living in San Diego and bring you a tasty shrimp appetizer on Sam’s favorite grill, the EVO. Also, in fiery fashion, Sam cooks up a spice rubbed tri-tip that has amazing flavor and tenderness. It was a fun night, we’ll see you soon.

Ah, the classic Wedge Salad, made famous at steakhouses worldwide. There’s a reason why it’s classic too. The marriage of crisp iceberg lettuce and creamy blue cheese dressing topped with smokey bacon is downright drool-inducing. Add some avocado and this salad might be darn near perfect.

Tonight we make two dishes that have nothing to do with each other other than the fact that they’re surprisingly delicious. We make Matzo Brei to celebrate the Passover (and because Sam is Jewish) and Black Eyed Peas because… well… because Sam wanted to make Black Eyed Peas.