Recipes, Restaurant Reviews, and Travel
Pie is a quintessential dessert during the holiday season. When I was a kid, I didn't understand how to make one because my family only purchased them from bakeries. One Thanksgiving, my aunt made a pecan pie from scratch and in response to my utter amazement, she brushed off my praise by telling me it... Continue Reading →
Cornbread is easily one of my favorite accompaniments to barbecue or Southern cooking. It's hearty, comforting, and adds a touch of savory-sweetness to any dish. It's often one of the touchstones by which I judge any self-respecting barbecue restaurant. Unfortunately, it's shocking how many restaurants don't know how to make a good cornbread. Often, it... Continue Reading →
Every fall there is a nationwide run on pumpkin food items. It's no different at my house except that between my wife and I we're constantly trying to one up one another with our pumpkin creations. We've had some great achievements and a few set backs (mostly mine!) when coming up with new fall treats.... Continue Reading →
Whenever fall rolls around the need for pumpkin and pie spices takes over the general populace. Many of us rush over to our favorite coffee shop to spend an absurd amount of money for a Pumpkin Spice Latte or some other pumpkin-related beverage. Well, I was sick of my pumpkin addiction burning a hole in... Continue Reading →
Ever since my first trip to Paris with my buddy, Dirty, I always thought the idea of tequila flavored beer was just wrong. Mostly, this was due to purchasing a single can of "Desperados - Tequila Flavored Beer," from a convenience store in Paris. Needless to say, that decision was a regrettable one; however, I... Continue Reading →
This recipe is an oldie, but a goodie. I got this recipe from my aunt and tweaked it slightly to accommodate my lack of a stand mixer. This recipe makes what I always think of as "old world" cookies like the kind you might find in France, Italy, Egypt, or the Middle East. I grew... Continue Reading →
If you love peanut butter and chocolate chip cookies, then this recipe is perfect for you. While it isn't made from scratch, it does use pre-made ingredients to form an entirely new creation. You can't beat the simplicity of these cookies, especially during the Holiday Season when everyone is already so busy. They're great for Halloween,... Continue Reading →
Man Fuel Intro: Hey everyone, this post is written up by one of my best friends, Flex, who discovered his own passion for making breakfast and mastering certain staple recipes. In this post he covers basic Buttermilk Pancakes with a few insider tips and a great set of variations at the end of the post... Continue Reading →
As we approach the birth of our great nation (that's the U.S.A. to my foreign readers), I wanted to do something special. Over the past few weeks, I've posted a lot of grilled, fried, and steamed meats, so I thought I would change it up a bit. I don't know why I thought of baking... Continue Reading →
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