I must adit that I haven’t used the smoker since the first time effort with pork tenderloin. On Sunday I was home alone with the boys in the afternoon, so I decided to try my hand at smoking some ribs.
The test subjects were both short ribs and the great big ones. I slopped them in […]

Who woulda thought? A cooking with kids blog that has a recipe for Kitty Litter Cake! Kidskuisine has the somewhat frightening cake treat, along with a whole lot more. Recipes are designed to be easy and fun for kids to make and eat. Some of the cooler treats for Halloween included Glycol Punch, Pumpkin Gut […]

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When I spotted this recipe I figured it was a simple side that would be enjoyed by all. The only problem is that it didn’t really stand out for me in the actual meal. Now I’m not sure if that’s just because I was three sheets to the wind, or if everything else was just […]

The perv in me just couldn’t leave this one alone. Wrap yer nanner folks!
Seriously though, while this looks more at home in a sex shop, it belongs in your kid’s lunch box. Say goodbye to the dastardly squished banana and hello to the firm, unblemished fruit. Your offspring will thank you for protecting their daily […]

When we were menu planning for the big night a couple of weeks ago, we were looking for some sides that were just a bit outside the norm. Our potatoes were going to be a bit of a challenge, as it’s hard to beat some nice garlic or horseradish mashed taters with a BBQ’d beef […]

Arriving at work today, I found a broken down car with license plates that I recognized for some reason. I had a suspicion that they belonged to an old friend from my restaurant days. I was right.
The Gatherings was one of those places that drew people together, sorta like a real work Cheers. Anyone who […]

We are beginning to look for a few new bloggers to join our little network. The ideal candidates would be someone who wants to take their writing hobby to a new level, but aren’t quite sure how to get there. Somebody who is passionate and loves to share that passion.
Some of the topics we would […]

Anyone who enjoys cooking and good beverages would love to have Kevin Brauch’s job. This guy travels around the world visiting wineries, distilleries and great restaurants for his show The Thirsty Traveller. I saw this recipe for drunken tree and figured we just had to try it.
Ingredients:
* 1/4 cup olive oil
* 2 large cloves garlic, […]

It’s not too often that the East & West FAB kitchens get to hook up these days, given the distance between us. This weekend though, the two kitchens came together.
Menu choice for Saturday night had to be special, so it was decided that the centerpiece should be a Beef Tenderloin roast done on the grill. […]