This post has nothing to do with cooking but, has everything to do with life. I attended a funeral today of an ordinary salt of the earth man. The kind of man who changed a room as soon as he entered. The people that he touched and the lifes he affected blew me away. Of […]
Brats-Avoid the Explosion!!
At a recent family gathering I was cooking our old standby Bratwurst. I was pondering about how hard it is to cook a simple thing like brats without burning them. Whether its gas or charcoal the brats will eventually blister and juice will shoot out like a water hose. This is like Nitroglyceren when it […]
The Dip that’ll make them flip!!!
The Super Bowl is coming up and so are the decisions about what to take. I have been making this dip for several years and its always a big hit. Buffalo Chicken Dip 2 Boneless skinless chicken breast 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened 1 cup Ranch dressing or Bleu Cheese 3/4 cup pepper […]
Wounded Warrior Project: The Greatest Audience for Whom I Have Ever Cooked!!
I have cooked all over these United States. From Ribs in Knoxville, Fajitas in Tucson, and Rock Lobster in The Florida Keys….But, I have never cooked a morsel of food for a bunch more deserving than The Wounded Warriors. My good friend Jace Jackson has been cooking for The Wounded Warriors at Fisher House at […]
Brats need jackets too!
When it gets to be Fall I am reminded of Football and cooler weather. What goes great with Football is Bratwurst and Beer. To keep them from getting cold I like to give them “Jackets”. Pepper and Onion Jackets. Take a White Onion and slice it like its for burgers. Then cut the rings in […]
The Master Becomes the Student!
One thing is for sure, You can learn from anyone, anytime, and anywhere. I profess to be a Barbecue and Grilling Afficionado but, I am surprised all of the time. I have a network of friends and family who are always grilling and innovating in there own right. On Saturday night my Brother-in-law showed me […]
Insane in the Membrane
Have you ever eaten Ribs and had trouble biting through the paper like membrane underneath the bones? It is not good and it makes that succulent meat less special. The membrane can easily be removed and it is necessary for good quality ribs. Take a butter knife and slide the blade between the bone and the […]
Water Pan Smoking
Let’s face it Meat is better when it’s cooked slow and low. Sometimes life gets in the way and we don’t have time to smoke. Problem solved….Let me introduce Water Pan Smoking. Simply said it is using Indirect Heat and Water in the Main Part of the Grill to Smoke meat in half the time. What […]
Grill Grates: Presentation is everything so make the mark of a Champion.
The Grill Grate Kit Grill Grate on the Grill Still working on the Marks That looks like a W Got it now! Steel is extremely expensive and so is Cast Iron. More and more times now Grill manufacturers are coating their grill grates with chrome, porcelin, and other non-stick materials. This is good for a novice […]
Shish Kabob
Spring is here and so is hot weather. With hot weather comes time for Mama to relax. So Dad needs to cook the whole meal. There’s not a better way to accomplish this than Shish Kabobs. Veggies, Meat all cooked on the grill. Mmmm Mmmm Good!! Here’s a few tips. Skewer the meat by itself. I prefer […]