Labor Day means the end of the grilling season for some people, but that season never ends at my house. I was thinking about what was important for Labor Day when I was out walking Dreyfus Dog, and I smelled … Continue reading
Yesterday, I did my first “Better Than Leftovers” post. Today, I’m doing the next one, mostly because I used the same beer can chickens to make both dishes. I’ve done stuffed poblano chiles before, which prompted me to do them … Continue reading
I’m starting a new series of sorts… Leftovers that are Better Than Leftovers! I’ll be gauging these leftovers by my own personal leftover scale, my wife. Â She’s not big on leftovers, so, when I find some that she likes and … Continue reading
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I was recently asked to be part of Greg Rempe’s BBQ Central Internet radio show on LA Talk Radio. I joined Russ Cornette and Steve Johnson on a roundtable panel discussing ribs. The show is archived and ready to download … Continue reading
Over the last couple of months, I’ve been getting great bread from Matt at his bakery in Miamisburg, Ohio, Boosalis Baking & Cafe. A couple of weeks ago, I asked if I could buy some flour from him, as he … Continue reading
I’m still behind in my Bread Baker’s Apprentice Challenge, but I’m working my way up. With Weight Watchers, I’m actually skipping the dessert type breads just to make sure they’re not around the house. I was a bit surprised to … Continue reading
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
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
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
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
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
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