That’s it, nice and simple… No verbose ramblings on summer, or how this makes me feel… Just bacon wrapped figs. So simple that I didn’t even take photos of the ‘process’ or making them. You take bacon, you take figs, … Continue reading
Or what I’d rather just call Beef Burgundy. Yeah, I know it sounds like a bit of a misnomer, but it’s not! I’ve had a bit of extra time to cook in the last week, so I decided to try … Continue reading
It’s that time of the year here in Ohio… Fresh veggies are starting to be available all over the place. Â And Ohio sweet corn is second to none. Â There’s just something about corn so fresh it’s almost wet when you … Continue reading
I wanted to do some stuff on my Big Green Egg last week, so I got some really thick pork chops and the makings of caprese salad (what I understand to be tomatoes, fresh mozzarella cheese and basil), along with … Continue reading
We’re just past Memorial Day weekend. I have to say that I’m a bit saddened that Memorial Day isn’t really observed for what it’s meant to honor, which is fallen U.S. soldiers. I don’t go out of my way to … Continue reading
We’re finally used to being back home from vacation in Maine. We were only gone a few days, but we really fell in love with Maine in general and Kennebunkport in particular! But now we’re back in the country, replacing … Continue reading
When my wife and I were coming back from Maine last Monday, we found out that we could buy live lobsters and check them as luggage on the plane… So we did! Pre-sunrise, Kennebunkport, ME Roger at the Portland Lobster … Continue reading
There’s a great grocery in Hamiton, Ohio, called Jungle Jim’s. The place is several acres under roof, with huge selections of wine, beer, cheeses, meats, seafood and all kinds of ethnic foods (arranged by region/country). My wife and I stopped … Continue reading
When we have our wine party every year, I try to do a variety of food for the party. Sometimes, I make whatever I want, but I’m trying to get better at following the theme of the wines. I select … Continue reading
Here it is at last! The foie gras I’d been so looking forward to preparing and eating. The big question: was it worth it? The answer: a definite YES! This stuff is like heaven on a fork. Here’s the progression … Continue reading
A while ago, I was contacted, along with several other bloggers, to review some American lamb, thanks to the American Lamb Board (http://www.americanlambboard.org). They are the premier nonprofit promoter of American-raised lamb.
I promised to review the lamb, and I am finally getting to it! I know several others have already reviewed it, and I’ll have trackbacks listed to some of them, too. But on with the review! Continue reading
Everyone seems to have their lists of advice, so I figured, now that we’re well into the peak of grilling season, to add mine!
So, with no further adieu, here is Bucky McOinkum’s 9 Tips For Cooking Outdoor Continue reading