Recently we started up a new blog series called the Case for Mondays. The series is all about giving you something to look forward on Mondays, in case it isn’t your favorite day of the week. Normally we look at 5 different foods or food related items. Today is going to be different because I…
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What are the Differences Between Peppercorns?
Alton Brown refers to the peppercorn as the King of Spices. And it truly is. What is the most commonly used spice in American kitchens? There is no competition to the peppercorn. The sad truth is that most American kitchens are full of a pre-ground black pepper that long ago lost it’s spice. If you have never…
Honey Tarragon Carrots
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Best Christmas Gifts For My Kitchen
This post contains affiliate ads as part of the Amazon Associates program It’s time for another Christmas season. Many of us will be looking for ideas of gifts for our loved ones. We want to give gifts that are going to be useful and appreciated for years to come. But all we have gotten those…
Best Zyliss Christmas Gifts
This post includes product recommendations. This is my honest opinion on what the best product I think is to buy and what I would purchase for myself. You will find Amazon affiliate links but I have not been paid by the maker of this product to endorse it. I have not been shy sharing that…
Should Pumpkin Pie Be Jiggly in the Middle?
In order to develop a successful blog, you need to know what is bringing your readers to your site to begin with. Once a month I like to see what has been bringing people in. I do this using Google Analytics – one of the best tools available for anyone that runs a website. I…
Why Use a Ricer for Mashed Potatoes
Mashed potatoes are as much a part of the American Thanksgiving experience as the turkey itself. While I have been spending time talking turkey with you, I have neglected to take about the mashed spud yet. It’s time for that to change. Have you come across a mashed potato recipe that calls for a ricer?…
What Type of Turkey Would Alton Brown Buy?
Myself and many foodies around the country have learned the most about turkey from Alton Brown. He is the King of Turkey as far as I am concerned. His classic Thanksgiving episode, Romancing the Bird, is as classic as any Charlie Brown holiday special. It is where I learn what brining was, how to use…
Alton Brown’s Cocoa Nib Hot Chocolate
How many of you when you think of hot chocolate think of a package of Swiss Miss? Just open the package, stir it into some hot water and drink. As a kid you probably loved it. As an adult does this really satisfy your chocolate craving? And how exciting are you to down some mono…
Food Network Thanksgiving Live 2013 Recipes
What has become an annual tradition on Food Network is their Thanksgiving Live show. This year it aired on Saturday, November 23rd from 12-2pm with re-runs on Sunday, November 24th 12-2pm and 6-8pm. This show is about sharing recipes and answering questions from Food Network viewers. It’s a fun show each year that I look…