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    What is your beer I.Q.?

    Margi's wine post made me realise that most people don't know that there are many different styles of beer and many are as good, if not better, than wine for your dinner.. Especially the cheese and dessert courses
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    National Fettuccine Alfredo Day 2/7 dinner plans

    It's National fettuccine alfredo day. Who am I to argue. Lemon, basil chicken fettucine alfredo, a salad and homemade bread. It's what's for dinner
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    Asian fusion wings

    Asian fusion wings 2 tablespoons canola oil, 3 tablespoons grated ginger cook several minutes until just starting to caramelize, add 1/4 cup sake 1/4 cup rice vinegar 2 tablespoons sesame oil 1/4 cup honey 1/2 cup soy sauce 1/4 cup sriracha sauce, cook 5-10 minutes until slightly reduced Bake...
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    RIP Etta

    For those of you, like me, who love the blues. RIP Etta James Etta James - Something's Got A Hold On Me - YouTube
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    Ouch

    Caught my foot on the hose attached to my immersion chiller which was in my beer brewing pot...result...2nd degree burns covering both feet and 5 gallons of Belgian Strong Golden Ale poured out on the ground
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    Vacation

    I seem to have picked a great week for vacation. I'm about 175 miles due south of the Saturday location and I'm doing a stay at home vacation this time. http://wbbh.images.worldnow.com/images/15303738_BG2.gif
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    Bang Bang Shrimp

    3/4 cup flour 1/2 cup rice flour(or a little less cornstarch) 1 Tbs kosher or sea salt 1/2 Tbs fresh cracked black pepper 1 lb small peeled shrimp 2 eggs Oil for frying Beat the 2 eggs in a bowl and combine the dry ingredients in another bowl. Roll the shrimp in the flour mix, then...
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    The end of Good Eats:(

    :sad:Alton Brown Announces End of 'Good Eats' Series | Serious Eats Yet another good food network show going away. I'm sure it will be replaced with something equally as interesting, like something with cupcakes or someone who tries to eat a 20lb burger in 30minutes
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    I need some ideas for New Year's Eve dinner please

    My FIL has ordered 6 different species of lobster from all around the globe for guests to pick from and some dry aged grass fed fillets and wants to serve a surf and turf dinner with at least 2 sauces to go with each. Appetizers will be pâté and caviar and we will have a mushroom and truffle...
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    What are you planning to cook for the holiday?

    I'm doing burgers for 21 friends and family members. I'll grind equal parts brisket, sirloin and chuck short ribs along with 21 slices of bacon which I will grill rare/med rare. I'm doing 5 different burgers 1: Southwest---with fajita rub,queso blanco, grilled red and poblano peppers and...
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    Pasta dough

    I use 1/4 cup of dark cocoa 1 1/2 cups sifted flour 1 Tbs water 1/4 tsp salt 1/2 tsp olive oil 2 eggs to make the pasta dough, which gives it a subtle chocolate taste that goes well with the squash
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    Now I understand why they're called "Basic techniques"

    The other day I slow braised a brisket in beef stock with cilantro, 1 each dried ancho, guajillo, New Mexico, chipotle peppers and onions. I shredded the meat, reduced the sauce and made some chalupas and refried beans. Three weeks ago I did the same with a pork butt and while this may be heresy...
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    29 years

    It's been 29 years since we lost the first Beatle I still miss your music John
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    New Years Eve Menu and pairings

    For NYE I'm doing a tasting menu paired with beer and wine for each course. My FIL is taking care of the wine. NYE is the night when the men cook and serve the ladies who usually do all the other holidays. The menu is... First: Tuna sashimi with daikon radish, cucumber, fresh grated ginger...
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    Hello from southwest Florida

    Hello, I'm fairly new to cooking but I have been a baker(my job) for 20+ years. I was always a meat and potatoes guy, but slowly my wife got me to try other things. In the last year I've really expanded my tastes. This past week my wife said "a year ago I was teaching you to cook and now I'm...
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