Food

Beef Pho

Beef Pho

There is comfort in a steaming bowl of hot Pho. The effect of its cozy dopamine embrace is increased inversely to the falling mercury of a September Michigan thermometer. This spice filled dish is best enjoyed with an outdoor view where savory slurps are accompanied by scenes of colorful falling...Read more
Ribeye BBQ

Ribeye BBQ

As a BBQ enthusiast and all around food lover I find pleasure in exploring how to make great foods and also the methods in which to continuously improve on my cooking game. This week I stumble on news that the Steak Cookoff Association (SCA) has a BBQ event near my...Read more
Beef Plate Short Ribs

Beef Plate Short Ribs

It is the first weekend of May here in central Michigan. This means we are cautiously optimistic that spring is upon us for 2019. Irregardless, poor weather would not deter a growing appetite for BBQ. So, season the meat and start the fire! Process and Preparation This recipe required a...Read more
Breakfast; Crispity Crunchity Flavortown

Breakfast; Crispity Crunchity Flavortown

Best Breakfast Ever. Sometimes it is the simple meals, when executed to perfection, that leave a lasting impression.  Start with 3 slices of thick cut bacon sprinkled with freshly ground pepper and fry till crispity in an All Clad pan.  Next, take advantage of that remaining bacon grease to baste...Read more
Pork Ribs and Potato Salad

Pork Ribs and Potato Salad

Smoking Dinner It is a fine Saturday morning.  Chores are to be done and fun is waiting.  I decide to maximize efficiency. So the Kamado is fired up, and ribs put on.  Consequently freeing up a few hours to do some work while the upcoming meal bathes in savory hickory smoke. The Cook...Read more

Almond Flour Burger Bun Recipe

Ingredients Produces 6 6 eggs 3½ oz Fat; I use Kerrygold Irish grass fed unsalted butter.  It is okay to substitute other fats 1½ cup Almond flour 2 tsp baking powder Note: a mold is required for this recipe; see notes section below. Directions Melt the fat to liquid form....Read more