Bacon Cheese Garlic Bread, We were invited to a potluck. We offered to bring garlic bread. We thought we would test a new recipe we were working on. “Bacon Cheese Garlic Bread”, oh yeah we rocked this. This was quick, easy and ooey gooey great. Jam packed with crumbled bacon, two kinds of cheese and buttery garlic… There were no leftovers, darn. The…
Traditional Argentinean Matambres, I have spent the last 2 months researching Argentinean and Gaucho cooking. Fascinating. Lots of interesting styles of cooking and sites most of which I can’t understand what they say. One thing I learned about the Matambre is that there is a traditional style and then from there it is more a free style, anything you can dream and we sure did.…
How Scent Affects Perception: The Hidden Connection Between Food and Smell Did you know that up to 80% of our taste actually comes from our sense of smell? Our sense of smell has a lot to do with why food tastes good—the smell of sizzling bacon, the hint of herbs in grandma’s homemade sauce, the bite of spice in curry—our nose catches it all. Some…
Kid-Friendly Recipes That Even Picky Eaters Will Love One of the most common challenges parents face is finding recipes that cater to the often finicky tastes of their children. It can feel like a never-ending battle to introduce new foods that will be met with approval rather than turned-up noses. However, with a bit of creativity and the right ingredients, it’s possible to create meals…
Chuckwagon Baked Beans with 3 different beans. We love “Ken’s Famous Baked Beans” (Ours). I have been working on this recipe for over thirty years and they are the best. But our Chuckwagon Baked Beans rattle the wagon! They are good both hot or cold! I saw where someone made a 3 bean baked beans using butter beans, great northern beans and pork ‘n…
Fruit Fusion: Elevate Your Cocktails With Vibrant Fruity Flavors Fruit Fusion: Elevate Your Cocktails with Vibrant Fruity Flavors. Experienced cocktail connoisseurs will tell you that if you want to have a cocktail that’s going to completely blow away your taste buds then you must add something fresh to your cocktail mixture. When we say fresh, we primarily think about fruits because there’s nothing better…
Smoky Minced Garlic we use a lot of garlic here. We like the smoky minced garlic when we want a bit of garlic and a "Kiss of Smoke" into our dish. The garlic is still raw and will sweeten as it cooks and brings a nice smoky flavor into anything you cook. Every month we cold smoke 3 or 4 pounds of garlic that…
Chipotle Chili Bowl, I have been going through “Chipotle Withdrawals” these last few weeks. I love the sweet smoky flavors of Chipotle on the grill. Everyone here (Patti) has been saying “NO More Chipotle for a while, It’s too hot”. I don’t understand this, chipotle is just a smoked jalapeno, and these are mild sweet peppers that are AWESOME on the grill. Well, I just…
In the hustle and bustle of everyday life, spending quality time with your significant other often takes a backseat. However, intentionally setting aside time for each other is paramount to nurturing a strong and vibrant relationship. A well-planned date night is not just an opportunity for fun and relaxation; it's a chance to reconnect and create lasting memories. Keep on reading to learn more!…
Healthy Eating Made Easy: How Meal Prep Services Can Support Your Wellness Goals In today's fast-paced world, maintaining a healthy diet can be a challenge. Busy schedules, limited time for meal preparation, and temptation from convenient but unhealthy food options often hinder our efforts to eat well. However, meal prep services offer a convenient solution to support your wellness goals and make healthy eating…
Creamed Garlic Soup with Toasted Cheese Topping, we love garlic, just about every way it comes. I had been thinking of doing a smoked garlic soup for a few weeks now. Rich, creamy and a garlicky sweet treat. So, I thought I would make some for our special Christmas Eve dinner. This may have been a little rough on our dogs. Not having…
Fire and Ice Cajun Chicken Sticks. Tonight’s Date Night dinner is something my mother loved. We grilled up some Fire & Ice Cajun Chicken Sticks, with a Fire & Ice dipping sauce, Wings o’ Fire with a good blue cheese dipping sauce and a batch of Teriyaki Shrimp Skewers. Fire and Ice Cajun Chicken Sticks, my mother loved to get the whole family together…