Yesterday I did something that I haven’t had the chance to do in a long, long time. I cooked for my parents. As I did my normal rummage (or as my French-speaking folks would say, as I farfouilled) through drawers and cupboards to find the …
Here we are, a mere four days before Halloween. Are you ready? Candy bought? Fake spider webs draped across windows? Costumes at the ready? Other than the web thing (which I won’t do), I can say yes to all those questions, thank goodness. Sophie’s going …
Smoked boneless beef short ribs make a delicious meal that can be cooked in your slow cooker or on the smoker. The combination of braising and smoke makes them tender and full of flavor. Use these instructions to make smoked boneless beef short ribs, or …
Before you prepare and taste this liver dish, please don’t say YAK. The perfectly cooked liver is delicious. It is delicious when grilled until it is golden brown on the outside and tender inside. Because the flavors take less time to intensify, beef liver from calves makes the …
Rumor has it that one way to kill a frog is to put it in a pot of water and slowly increase the heat. It will never realize that it’s being boiled to death. Lovely thought, eh? I’ve recently realized that in a different way, …
The smoked cross-rib roast is a great way to enjoy tender and succulent meat cooked in your own backyard over an open fire. The recipe itself is simple, and only involves 3 ingredients: the smoked cross-rib roast, salt, and pepper. You can also add a …
I’m curious; what’s your normal knock-around-the-house wear during winter? Do you dress for show from nice shoes to coiffed hair even if you’re not expecting visitors? Or are you at the other end of the spectrum; opting for comfort in barely-decent sweats, ratty sweater and …
Sweet and Spicy Steak Bites: Quick, easy and absolutely delicious, these steak bites make an awesome snack or main dish meat any time of year. Can you list off five brand name products that come from where you live? I can, and to be honest, I’m …
