Aug 26, 2012
So I has this bright idea to enter a recipe contest for the new American potato salad. Writing a recipe from scratch for something like this is harder that I expected. There are so many junctions that would steer the dish in one direction or another. Do I put in green... 
Aug 15, 2012
I’ve been smoking a lot lately. Maybe I should clarify… I’ve been smoking a lot of FOOD lately as once I break out the cold smoker (awesome product from A-Maze-N Products) it’s frankly a bit addictive. Perhaps you saw my recent post on Smoked... 
Aug 11, 2012
I have yet to find anything that isn’t better with bacon. I’m not saying it’s not out there but it’s seeming doubtful. I tried testing the theory by making ice cream with bacon in it and let’s just say that the theory still deliciously... 
Jul 24, 2012
It’s easy to get in a rut. To default to the familiar especially when the familiar is known to be tasty. Thus might be the case in our household with mojitos. They are just so dang refreshing on a hot summer day. But the whole thing with writing a food blog is... 
Jul 18, 2012
A nice ripe watermelon is right up there with tomatoes fresh off the vine as defining moments that it’s truly summer. I cut up the melon and keep it in the fridge – perfect cold snacking food when the temperature climbs. But for all the watermelon I’ve... 
Jun 19, 2012
Not long ago I posted about making my own Greek yogurt – about keeping food whole, knowing what’s in it, and rising to a culinary challenge – basically embracing my inner control-freak. Well, this post certainly falls right in that same category. Tacos are... 