I’m going a bit nuts with the crisps and cobblers, but I’ve got all this great fruit that I want to use up, and crisps are quick and easy and not too bad for you. There’s a spot a couple … Continue reading
Blackberry Thyme Crisp
Yearly Archives: 2009
BBA Challenge 5 – Ciabatta
I’ve been behind in my Bread Baker’s Apprentice Challenge baking. Â There are a couple of reasons, but mostly because some of the recent ones have been very dessert oriented, and I’m trying to avoid that somewhat. Â I’ve also been lazy, … Continue reading
That’s the stuff (as in stuffed peppers)
I’m going to admit something that may just get me kicked out of any barbecue group that I’m in. Â However, if any of those other barbecuers try it, they may change their mind. I love burnt ends. Â I think that’s … Continue reading
How ’bout them peaches!
I am all for the locavore movement, eating foods from as close to home as possible. Unfortunately, Ohio doesn’t get a really great peach crop, and I love peaches in July! So I break down and buy peaches from out … Continue reading
Artisan Steak Tastings in Dayton & Cincy
On July 29th and 30th, Carrie Oliver of the Artisan Beef Institute and Oliver Ranch will be in SW Ohio with me to do 2 artisan steak tastings. Both tastings will be held at Cooks’ Wares stores. On the 29th, … Continue reading
Grill Envy
I love my grills; I wouldn’t trade my Bubba Keg Grill and XL Big Green Egg for much of anything. But on the Fourth of July, I was invited to a cookout by some friends. It turned out I’d briefly … Continue reading
Tastecasting – World Food Bar
I recently signed up for Tastecasting events in Cincinnati. What’s Tastecasting? It’s pretty simple, really. Restaurants and food establishments invite a group of socially-networked people to try their food. There’s no charge to the attendees, but we are asked to … Continue reading
Bucky’s Barbecue & Bread becomes Livefire
It’s been over three years of blogging now, with Bucky’s Barbecue Blog becoming Bucky’s Barbecue & Bread. Â This week brings on the next step, as Bucky’s Barbecue & Bread gets transformed into Livefire! Why the change? Â Several reasons, really. I … Continue reading
caipirinha salmon
Before I say anything else, go to your local seafood supplier and get some wild caught salmon while it’s still available! It won’t be here for long, so take advantage of it while it’s here. Wild caught salmon is the … Continue reading
father’s day winners!
Sorry for the delay, and lack of photos, but my computer is down, and I’m standing at the Apple Store typing in the winners. I got a lot of great stories, some here, some on Facebook, some in email. Here … Continue reading
bba challenge 4 – brioche
With the addition of Dreyfus Dog to our family, I skipped the third week of the Bread Baker’s Apprentice Challenge. Â Bagels would have been a handful with a new puppy in the house, especially one that already ways 68 pounds! … Continue reading
Meatloaf for those that don’t like meatloaf
My wife is one of those that doesn’t really like meatloaf, so I did my best to make a meatloaf that even she would like. I was cooking for 9 people, so I made 2 meatloaves (that’s an odd word!). … Continue reading