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About a week ago, I wrote a post about all of the different types of smokers. Smokers come in all different types, shapes, and sizes. You have offsets, box smokers, electric smokers, propane fueled smokers, kettle smokers, and the seemingly ever popular pellet smokers. These pellet smokers seem to have exploded on to the market […]
I hope everyone had a great Halloween. Now it is time to start looking forward to Thanksgiving! I know Thanksgiving is going to be weird this year, but that doesn’t mean that we can’t still create some amazing recipes to enjoy with our small groups that will hopefully still be able to gather. Pumpkin is […]
Pizza has go to be the easiest go to meal at the end of a long day. It’s always a crowd pleaser. You can have it delivered. Pick it up. Make it at home. Pizza can even take the form of other foods. It’s amazingly versatile. There’s something amazingly satisfying about making a pizza at […]
A month or so ago, I had something rare happen. I had the house to myself for the weekend. My wife had taken the kid off to see the Grands for a few days. On these rare occasions, I get to make whatever I want without having to worry about who is going to eat […]
I smoked a pork loin over the weekend, so I was inspired to write about smoked meats. This week. For some, smoked meats are a way of life. People have created entire empires based off of the life of smoked meats and barbecue. Smoked meats are also super easy make. I don’t know why I […]
Pasta is such a versatile ingredient. From soups to casseroles to traditional Italian dishes to Asian cuisine, pasta covers a lot of ground. Pasta can be made from eggs and flour or from rice. It is very easy to make. Either way, pasta creates a base to create and entire dish from. Great for summer […]
Tex Mex is one of those regional foods that knocks it out of the park. In Texas anyway, Tex Mex is a way of life. Bold flavors, creamy sauces, crispy chips, warm and delicious tortillas – sometimes all wrapped up together – you’ve got your self a good time. Friends can gather around a table […]
Brunch is one of my favorite meals and one of the best ways to get together with friends and family. Unfortunately, right now it is hard to get together with the people we care about. Someday soon, we can all get back out and have a meal together. Could a virtual brunch be pulled off? […]
It’s Father’s Day! A day to thank all of the hardworking dads out there. Be sure to thank the dad’s in your life. Today is also the day that I am launching a new format for the Weekly Favorites. Instead of just searching for #foodblogger each week, I am looking at different topic to feature […]
When it comes to cooking, kitchen knives are a cook’s best friend. They’re an extension of the cook’s body. But with so many options out there, which ones the right the ones? People tend to make the mistake of buying a set of kitchen knives when they are first starting out. I’ve done this too, […]