DIY Barbecue Spice Rub Jars
This spice rub is a based on a recipe developed by America’s Test Kitchen/Cooks Illustrated to mimic the taste of the ribs at Charlie Vergos’ Rendezvous in Memphis, TN.
DIY Hanging Chalkboards
As a way to cut down on the amount of money spent at Christmastime (and to limit the amount of useless crap we each accumulated), my family decided to start making gifts a few years ago. It was touch and go for a while, but thanks to creative online showcasesRead more
Sweet & Hot Italian Sausage
Last weekend, I made a bunch of homemade sausages. The one I have the most experience with is my Italian Sausage. The recipe I use makes a hybrid that’s sweet to the taste but leaves a hot and spicy aftertaste. It’s always a crowd pleaser.
Homemade Bratwurst
I recently made some Bratwurst at home. It’s probably the easiest sausage to make and the most rewarding. There’s nothing in the grocery store freezer section that compares to these homemade, German-style sausages.
Homemade French Fries
I’ve gotten pretty good at making homemade potato chips, but I’ve never tried to make french fries. It’s such a cumbersome process in that you have to fry the potatoes two different times at two different temperatures. And the frozen bags of pre-cut fries always come out soggy and limp.Read more
Italian Beef Sandwiches
The wife and I are enamored with our new Sunday treat, the Chicago-style Italian beef sandwich. If you’re not familiar with this heavenly mess, think of it as the bastard offspring of a French dip and a Philly cheese steak. Watch this video for more information. There’s really no placeRead more
Homemade Mayonnaise
Encouraged by our recent experiments with butter and mozzarella, we decided to make some homemade mayonnaise. I’ve never been a huge fan of mayonnaise, but I’ve been enjoying it a little more than I used to. I’ve mixed all kinds of ingredients with it to balance out various sandwiches andRead more
