Apr
24
I like sirloin. It’s a good steak with a good flavor. When you find it on sale you can find for a reasonable price. I cooked up one last night. I choose to try the Alton Brown method. This involves using one of the most neglected things in your kitchen – the broiler. Most people …
Apr
16
My journey through a world of flavors for my pot roast continue today as I share with you this recipe for an Asian inspired pot roast. I have already enjoyed a Moroccan and Greek inspired dishes. For the Asian one my first thought was of course incorporating soy sauce and ginger, two things I think …
Apr
09
Last summer when I was watching Food Network Star, I thought contestant Jeff Mauro had the best show idea – a show all about sandwiches and the unique things you can put between pieces of bread. I was happy that he won the show. This past week I tried out my first recipe of his …
Apr
07
If you ever thought about making your own soda pop, then I have a book that you should check out. If you haven’t thought about making your own soda pop, then I have a book that you should check out. “Homemade Soda” by IACP award winning author, Andrew Scholoss is the best book that I …
Apr
02
In case you haven’t heard I am on a kick now with making internationally theme pot roasts. I am taking an American classic and infusing it with flavors from around the globe. My first attempt was a Moroccan style pot roast with chickpeas and couscous. That was a huge success. So I decided it was …
Mar
27
I love it when leftovers lead to trying new recipes. This was the case with the potato dill bread that I made last night. I had some leftover mashed potatoes in the freezer. Knowing what was in my freezer I saw some dill at the store and thinking back to my time working at Zingerman’s …
Mar
27
A couple weeks ago I was planning my meal for St. Patrick’s Day. The last couple years I had served corned beef along with cabbage and potatoes. This year I decided to put the cabbage into the mashed potatoes. So I felt like I needed another dish to complete my meal. I wanted it to …
Mar
26
We are all guilty of it. You know what I am talking about. How often have you slaved over a hot stove to produce a beautiful roast or perfectly grilled piece of chicken, and at the end just threw some tasteless frozen vegetables in the microwave. I think a meal can’t be out of this …
Mar
22
We are a pepperoni pizza family. That’s our stable when it comes to pizza. However that doesn’t mean we won’t entertain other ideas. A couple years ago we were shopping at a grocery store and we looking for something to eat for lunch there. My wife spotted the Margherita pizza. She wanted to try it. …
Mar
21
Have you ever been to a mall and had someone try to stuff a piece of orange chicken on a toothpick down your throat? Or have you ever found a box of leftover chicken in the back of your fridge from your take out order two weeks ago? Orange chicken has become a part of …
Welcome to my blog! My name is Eric. I live in Saline, Michigan with my wife (Donna) and two daughters, Hannah (4) 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.
With 200 recipes for making and using your own soda, this book is the best source I have found on making your own carbonated treats at home.