Welcome to my blog. I document my adventures in culinary creations. Hope you have a nice stay!
This is truly the best mushroom soup ever. This recipe comes from my mother-in-law Anna. The first time I had this soup was when I met my wife’s parents for the first time and I have never forgot it.
This way of fixing eggs has become a favorite of mine and I am sure it will become yours too!
Memories of growing up in North Alabama and having great barbecue with hot slaw in it. Here is my take on that great flavor explosion beautifully smoked pork or chicken. This is a pretty simple recipe which pays off every time.
Breading protein is not a hard process, but it can get really messy. Plus you can impart lots of flavor into the flour mixture that will make all of your dishes very tasty. Just remember to dry hand versus wet hand and you will be well in your way to delicious fried delights.
How to make a flavored simple syrup safely by using toothpicks and technique. Use the this technique to make any flavored syrups for the holidays
Butterflying chicken can make it cook more evenly as well as provide you with more bang for your buck.
Here us my suggested plan on how to purchase a knife that is right for your budget, use and comfort. Happy shopping!
Stocks are cheap, easy preparation with large payoff. Here is a simple recipe for chicken stock.
Proper stock preparation is the foundation of all great sauces. These simple techniques will help you understand how to lay the ground work for some tasty memories.
When someone asks me “Does size matter?” I say always. Keeping all of your ingredients to the same size allows everything to cook at the same rate.
Here is a simple technique to prevent your self from feeling like your were pepper sprayed in the kitchen
Learn how properly use your kitchen towel to settle your cutting board as well as a built in cleanup tool after you are finished prepping
Keeping hard fruits and vegetables fresh for up to a week by using this techniques
All Clad equipment is well made, produces even heat every time and can be used in the oven. Here are my favorite Pots and Pans d5 by All-Clad. All-Clad really makes high quality products
Kitchen Aid products are very high quality and worth every penny.. My mixing tool of choice is Kitchen Aid stand mixer and accessories
This is the smoker I use for all of my dry rub and smoking activities. I like it because gas provides and constant even temperature for long periods of time. The firebox is separate from the food box and easy to load, unload and control the smoking process
These wood chips are always high quality. Wood chips are key to creating the smoke when using a gas propane smoker and this is the brand I use every time.
I really like simple hard plastic cutting boards and this one from Farberware is durable and easy to clean.
Annual Charity Soup event benefitting VKCCI featuring Cajun Black Bean Soup, Butternut squash and Apple Bisque and Lobster Bisque. Order now and pickup on November 13th.
Annual Italian Night benefitting KOVAR when be held on October 16th. We having an in person event as well as takeout event on the same day. We are having all classic Italian dishes.
Dry rubbed BBQ fundraiser to benefit Food for Families initiative including St. Francis Home, Feed More and Sacred Heart Center Food Bank.
A loving tribute to Marie Antoinette Elbling a beautiful classy elegant lady. She will be missed by all who knew her.
We serve several different types of sliders for a fathers day event and we used this technique for each one. Simple consistent technique that will allow you make a them in volume very quickly.
Current list of up coming events for 2021 and 2022
KOVAR charity meal on May 8th. A great way to provide a meal for Mother’s day. Roasted herb rubbed chicken with white wine roasted roasted garlic lemon sauce served with green beans Provencal and roasted potatoes
Annual Charity Soup event benefitting VKCCI featuring Cajun Black Bean Soup, Butternut squash and Apple Bisque and Lobster Bisque. Order now and pickup on November 13th.
Annual Italian Night benefitting KOVAR when be held on October 16th. We having an in person event as well as takeout event on the same day. We are having all classic Italian dishes.
Dry rubbed BBQ fundraiser to benefit Food for Families initiative including St. Francis Home, Feed More and Sacred Heart Center Food Bank.
A loving tribute to Marie Antoinette Elbling a beautiful classy elegant lady. She will be missed by all who knew her.