It’s kind of hard to not like cookies. It’s kind of hard to be pissed off at someone who’s bringing you a plate of hot fresh made from scratch cookies. The best thing is that cookies are not really hard to make. The following is a base sugar cookie recipe …
Horton Heat is one of those true American icons who’s been around for years, yet never really made it mainstream. The reason for this is simple, he’s playing real music. In a time where most music is calculated and marketed for a specific demographic, the Reverend has stayed true to …
This is one of several variations of what’s called a quick bread and this also includes cakes brownies and waffles . They don’t use yeast to get them to rise, instead they use a chemical reaction that’s a result of baking soda and salt. I’ll go into the science of this …
I get it, change takes time but I’m not seeing it. Six months later and well….. When the news hit, it hit hard and sent shock waves in the industry. Depression and substance abuse had been a part of the game for as long as misfits have been cooking yet …
Recently I was talking with a coworker who mentioned he’d just eaten at some bullshit “fast casual” spot. The guy knows me and he knew immediately from my facial expression that he had fucked up. “But, but, they’re serving more local food.” he tried to mutter knowing that the wheels …
Location, irrelevant to the moral of the story. The simple fact is that it happened again. And random idea takes shape, a simple smoked vegetable salad. It sounded interesting and the next thing I know, it’s put on a wine tasting dinner. But I had never actually tried the idea. …
It’s fat and flour, cooked and used to thicken sauces, soups, gravies and things of that sort. Its one the most simple things you can make but it’s also one of the most important tools you can have. Depending on what you’ll be using it with, you mix equal parts …
Tis the season to cook the bird and I’m going to make things real simple for those of you who have never done this before. Those who have might learn a thing or two as well. First off, it’s a Turkey, it’s not a big deal if you plan ahead. …
Cook like you fuck…. It’s something I’ve been screaming for years and yet I don’t think I’ve ever taken the time to really explain it. Yeah yeah yeah, I know, it’s unorthodox and goes against the regimented discipline of culinary tradition. Not my problem. It’s not just a cool catch …
Oh the holidays, how I have spent years loathing and avoiding them. Trust me when I say my family is “special” and I’ve had valid reasons for spending the past 9 years on the other side of the country. This year is different. My sisters and I just bought the …
