Every once in a while, something happens that just improves your mood. I have been suffering from a bad cold for a week and feel terrible. I am in withdrawal from cooking. Then I got some great news.
I have listed a great blog from someone I admire in my blog roll, Foodie Home Chef. In addition to making great food, she has an artists flare for her photography. She has posted a picture of a pastrami sandwich that is work of art! She was also kind enough to give a nod to my PWE Pastrami post. It is a great honour to have someone this talented mention you. Thanks!
I believe that the greatest compliment a cook can get is to have someone else make something based on your cook. SBA’s Kitchen (a great blog you should take a look at) made back bacon inspired by my post on making back bacon.
Her bacon looks wonderful and her post puts my humble efforts to shame! Go over and have a look. You won’t be disappointed!
Some very kind friends in Montana invited my friend and me for golf and a football game. They spoiled us rotten in many ways including a great and different dinner!
They layered bratwurst and vegetables in a milk can, added beer and heated it over a propane burner. Then the contents were dumped into a clean cooler and everyone helped themselves.
The Verdict
This made a really great meal. All the vegetables were fully cooked but still had a great firm texture. There was a great flavour that spread through all.
I will have to investigate this and try it myself. Now I just have to persuade She Who Must Be Obeyed that I need a milk can.
We had a cold and wet July and it put my tomatoes behind. We are already getting frost here in the mountains. The net result is that I have a lot of green tomatoes. So, I was making my Green Tomato Mincemeat and thought I should remind all of you that this is a good way to use green tomatoes.
Also, have you ever tried replacing 1/3 of the apples in pie, cobbler or crisp with green tomatoes? Try it! It still tastes like apples but it has a touch of sour like green apples. It is really good.
I have been asked where I come up with all my recipes. I just get an idea and have to give it try. Often, it is something I’ve made before I want to change or I am inspired by something someone else makes. Occasionally, I just get a wild idea. Continue reading A Failure, Sourdough Rhubarb Muffins→
The spring has finally come. She Who Must Be Obeyed is excited because the first flowers are in bloom even though there are still patches of snow around. Continue reading Spring in the Mountains→
I have been using the Yummly plug in to put my recipes in a format that is easy for you to access and print. They have a program called Yummly Publisher that allows the recipes I put in their format to be accessed in one place. So, you should be able to access most of my recipes at http://www.yummly.com/page/oldfatguy.
