Nov
30
This is part of a series of posts on juices and unique drinks that I have come across. Everyone knows the Pepsis and Cokes of this world and many sites cover the wines and beers, but I am bringing to you the rest of the beverage world Whatever you are looking for in a root …
Nov
30
Are you looking for that perfect gift for that cook in your family? Any of the following books would be a great addition to one’s food book library. Alton Brown had a new book out this week based on the first 80 episodes of his show “Good Eats”. You can learn background information on each …
Nov
30
This is part of a series of posts on juices and unique drinks that I have come across. Everyone knows the Pepsis and Cokes of this world and many sites cover the wines and beers, but I am bringing to you the rest of the beverage world. Big Lots is one of my favorite stores to …
Nov
25
What goes better with meat, then mashed potatoes? But what is the best way to cook them? Should I just throw them all in the pot as is and boil them until done? And what about sweet potatoes? I have the answers to those questions. There are two good options for making mashers. You could …
Nov
22
As turkey day approaches you may find yourself with some unanswered questions regarding the big meal. Alton Brown may have the answers for you. He recently hosted a talk at the Google headquarters in California, featuring a Q&A session on Thanksgiving topics. Below you can view the video about brining a turkey and the evilness of stuffing. Another …
Nov
19
I think the one question that most cooks have whenever they are cooking meat, whether it be chicken, beef, pork, or whatever animal is when is it is done. They open the oven door, poke the meat, stare it trying to determine if it looks done, and then pull the meat 30 minutes after it …
Nov
18
Ever cooked up some chicken and discovered that you cooked it a bit too long and you now need to drink a gallon of water with every bite? You don’t have to throw that chicken out. Instead of drinking a gallon of water with it, why not turn to something more flavorful – chicken and …
Nov
18
When it comes to vegetables our grocery stores give us several ways to give them: fresh, frozen, or canned. I am going to drop canned from the discussion immediately, because I don’t think canned vegetables taste that good and they are typically packed with salt. So now the debate is between fresh and frozen. Fresh …
Nov
17
This is part of a series of posts on juices and unique drinks that I have come across. Everyone knows the Pepsis and Cokes of this world and many sites cover the wines and beers, but I am bringing to you the rest of the beverage world. I got a coupon online at Welch’s website …
Nov
16
Thanksgiving, one of the biggest times of year to hit the grocery store. But before you do I have some tips to help you make the most of your experience. 1. READ THE ADS!!!! Grocery stores are trying to give you the best deal on your turkey. Look at the ads for all the stores in …
Welcome to my blog! My name is Eric. I live in Saline, Michigan with my wife (Donna) and two daughters, Hannah (3 1/2) and Autumn (1). I started this blog in October 2009 to share my culinary experiences from making my own food from scratch to what I find at farmer's markets and grocery stores.
