I often have an intended meal in mind for the day and end up changing it five minutes before I start cooking. One of the nice things about being a work at home parent is that I have the leisure of doing things like that. Sometimes I change my mind due to time constraints (we …
From what it looks like upon my brief search into the history of authentic buffalo wings, it is no different than many great legends – the details are disputed. One thing is certain, this legendary dish graces the menu of nearly every restaurant/bar where I’ve ever dined and I’m willing to bet that nearly every …
My husband requested chicken fried chicken for dinner this week so I made it a couple nights ago. It’s one of those meals that either turns out fantastically or horribly, depending on the day. There is no rhyme or reason with chicken fried chicken and my ability to cook it. This time it turned out …
My husband brought home a couple pounds of venison sausage the other day. It was a gift from his coworker, who had it made from a deer he shot while hunting. I grew up eating deer because many of my uncles are avid hunters and I’ve never been scared of it or grossed out. I …
I am rested and refreshed after a whirlwind trip to Ireland over the weekend. I’ll have you all know that I minded my pints and quarts and didn’t trip in my heels when meeting the Irish President. In other words, the many opportunities that could have given rise to embarrassing myself never arose. Scones are …
Spent grains are a byproduct of brewing. After mashing and pulling off the wort, the brewer is left with a deliciously Grape-nutty scented heap of spent grain. We try to use our grains as much as possible, as opposed to just throwing them away. One way we reuse our spent grains is by making dog …
I know why you’re here. You’re reading this because of that title, aren’t you. I don’t blame you. Let’s say it again, together this time: Andes. Double. Chocolate. Cookies. I make cookies about once a month. The kids love them, we love them, what’s not to love? These may have edged the Nutella Stuffed Chocolate …
I enjoy things that take time. Waiting for bread to rise. Waiting for beer to ferment. Waiting for the 5-lb roast in the oven to be tender to the point of falling off the fork in deliciously soft and juicy perfection. There is a limit to that enjoyment. I do not enjoy waiting in line …
I love meat tubes. I’m talking sausage and hot dogs, people. Scrape those tasty bits of meat in a pile and stuff it in a casing and it is something that will always be welcome in my mouth. It was a hot dog kind of night last night. You know I enjoy slow cooking and …
I had an itch yesterday that needed scratched. It was a need for fresh, yeasty, warm, chewy bread straight from the oven. Because I’m such a glutton, I not only made a loaf of sandwich bread but also a peach-goat cheese focaccia. And I saw it, and smelled it, and tasted it, and said it …