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Hey...after an internet sababtical, I'm back. I needed some time off, due to some changes in my life. I changed jobs, going from a chef/manager in a restaurant kitchen, to a chef position for a corporation feeding college students. Bottom line is, I miss you all, and I will try to be back a...

:mad: I'm not...everyone else has planned it, so they have control. Next year...THANKSGIVING DOMINATION WILL BE MINE!!! HAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!

Bought a pair of "CROCS" today for work...OMG!!! They are the most comfortable shoes EVER!!! As a Birkenstock clog wearer...these blow them away!!! If you work in a kitchen, or anywhere that you are always on your feet, I suggest you get a pair!!! They are very inexpensive, and way comfortable!!!

Cream Sauce: 1/4 c butter 1/4 c flour 2 c milkMelt butter in saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in flour, and cook until blended. Add milk and simmer till thicken and thoroughly mixed. Transfer to bowl, and chill in refrigerator. Makes slightly over 2 cups. Cheese Filling 1/3 c sundried tomatoes...

My brother gave me this recipe...he found it on the "Low Carb and Lovin' It" show, it's a hit right now!!! Balsamic Grilled Strawberries with Mock Ice Cream Mock Ice Cream: 1 Box (2 Packets) Dream Whip Topping 1 Small (10 oz.) Container of Part Skim Ricotta Cheese 1/3 Cup Splenda In a...

Came up with a new one for my friend's b-day: I'm having a bartender friend make it for her tomorrow night when she goes out, as a surprise: 1 oz Grand Marnier 1 oz. Raspberry Vodka 1 oz. Pommegranate Juice 1/2 oz. Roses Lime Juice 1/2 oz Simple Syrup shake with ice, strain and serve in...

Anybody watch this fantastic show??? It's in it's 3rd season, and right now, it's the only thing I can stand to watch.

I'm going to experiment with a Parmesan Garlic sauce for some Chicken Wings. Maybe some cold melon soup for dessert!!!

Things aren't going very well. I'm not looking for sympathy or anything like that...but my wife and I are deciding to separate. This is a big, hard decision on our part. Some people have come into our lives and decided to tear our marriage apart for the time being. Something had to be...

OK, this is my new summer drink, folks!!! First, ya gotta have simple syrup, because sugar doesn't dissolve in cold iced tea. (And it's easier to use) Simple syrup: 2 c sugar (again, I use Splenda) 1 c water Mix sugar and water together in a saucepan. Bring to a boil. Cook for about 2 minutes...

1 pint strawberries, sliced in half 2 T Peach Vodka 2 t sugar (I use Splenda) 1 T Balsamic Vinegar Fresh ground pepper to taste Mix Vodka, Vinegar, and sugar, until sugar is dissolved. Add strawberries, and toss. Refrigerate for 30 minutes before serving. Top each portion with a slight amount of...

4 lbs whole pork tenderloin (silver skin removed) 1 c Honey 1 c Balsamic Vinegar 1 c Olive Oil 2 T Sugar 4 T Roasted Minced Garlic 2 T Kosher Salt/ 2 T Cracked Black Pepper/ 1 t Nutmeg, mixed together 4 sprigs thyme, stripped and choppedDirections...at least 8 hours before, make Honey Balsamic...

1 lb pork tenderloin, sliced into 4-(4 oz pieces), then butterflied 1 pkg saltine crackers, processed into meal ( I like to use croutons, myself. Today I used a Cornbread Crouton) 1 cup chicken stock seasoned flour (I use Salt,Pepper,Paprika, and Thyme) Deep fryer or deep pot with oil, heated at...

Just picked up a 6 pack, and enjoying my first of the Spring!!! Bringin' me some sunshine on this gloomy day!!!! One of my favorite beers!!!

Woman Gets Beer From Her Kitchen Faucet OSLO, Norway - It almost seemed like a miracle to Haldis Gundersen when she turned on her kitchen faucet this weekend and found the water had turned into beer. Two flights down, employees and customers at the Big Tower Bar were horrified when water...

I was out running errands, and since I skipped breakfast, I was hungry. I stopped and wanted to get some gas...well the gas station almost has a full-kitchen setup, and the Gyros were really cheap, so I decided to get one. I watched the cook prepare it, and it was very delicious. For $3.50, it...

I like to put a little Peach Vodka into oranges and peaches and we serve them at the summer get-togethers.

Makes (5) 5oz chicken breasts Preheat oven to 350 degrees For the crust: 2c seasoned flour (I used Thyme, S&P) 2 eggs and 1 c milk, whisked together 4 oz pretzels (chopped fine in food processor). Dredge both sides of each breast in flour Dip in eggwash Bread in pretzel crumbsIn...

I loaned my "Breakfast At Brennan's" cookbook to a friend. Well his house burned down, and obviously my book didn't survive. Anybody have this great recipe to share? Thanks!!!

I made some pork enchiladas today, and came up with this sauce. 1 can of Chipotle Peppers in Adobo (small can in ethnic section of grocery) 4 t mexican oregano 2 t cumin 4 T cider vinegar 5 peanuts(out of shell) 5 chocolate chips 1/2 t. olive oil pinch salt pinch coriander pinch crushed red...

Diced Leftover Pot Roast and Veggies 6 cups beef stock 1 onion, medium dice 3 carrots, medium dice 2 potatoes, medium dice 1/2 c frozen corn 1/4 c frozen peas 1 T Salt 3/4 T Pepper 1/4 T Minced Garlic 1 t Paprika 1 t oregano 1 t Rosemary 4 cups beef gravyIn a large pot, combine remainder of pot...

I am getting tired of wearing glasses, not a vanity thing, but I've depended on these things to help me see for nearly 30 years. Getting tired of paying $500 a year for new glasses/eye doctor...etc. Has anyone had Lasik surgery??? It seems affordable, and supposedly the technology is...

I made this soup at work just to see if it would fly...3 gallons barely made it through lunch service. Ingredients: 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped 1 medium onion, coarsely chopped 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes 4 cups chicken broth One 28-ounce can...

A friend of mine made this for me the other day, and this is a fantastic drink. I'm going to drink it while I play poker on Friday night. Vodka Still Works: Ice Cubes 3 oz, high quality vodka (we used Ketel One) 1 t Angostora Bitters Ginger Ale or Ginger Beer (Vernors, Stewarts...etc.)Fill a...

I'm tryin' to eat healthy these days. This is a killer way to eat a little better. Beachcomber Salad (Serves 4): 1/2 lb Spring Mix Lettuce 12 oz Grilled Chicken Strips 12 oz Balsamic Vinegarette 3/4 c Bleu Cheese 1 Apple, cored, sliced into 8 pieces 1 c dried cranberries Toss lettuce...