Dinner With A Friend

There are few things in the world that are as basic and good as a roast beef meal with a friend. Our friend, Linda, was coming over for dinner and this seemed like a natural meal to prepare. Continue reading Roast Beef and Onion Gravy →
We Had Fun Making a Video

I was out of Bratwurst. This was an unacceptable condition. I just love these flavourful sausages. Continue reading Passing Wind Estate Bratwurst →
My Mother Made Me Do It

All the people of my age consumed vast quantities of cream of mushroom soup. Our mothers used it in casseroles, mixed with tuna on toast and a myriad other recipes. Mostly, it was gloppy and somewhat tasteless. However, sometimes you just crave that creamy texture. Here is my updated version of Meatballs in Mushroom Gravy using cream of mushroom soup. Continue reading Meatballs In Mushroom Gravy →
A Wonderful Garlic Sausage

I love kielbasa. I have bought it in stores but you are in for a treat if you can find a family that makes it for themselves. Continue reading Kielbasa →
Not A Successful Experiment

We had some wild Pink salmon fillets. Not the best salmon but still tasty. I have coated salmon with potato flakes and liked it so I decided to bread it for a change. Continue reading Breaded Salmon →
I Used the WSM Mini To Cold Smoke

I loved smoked cheese and it is easy to make if you have the right equipment Continue reading Smoked Cheese →
Bill Wanted White Rolls

My best friend Bill was coming for dinner. Bill likes white bread (no taste), I prefer whole wheat bread (tasty). As I was cooking, guess what he was going to get. However, She Who Must Be Obeyed likes Bill and informed me there would be white rolls. Continue reading Beginner’s Dinner Rolls →
I Finally Found Some Side Pork

I started smoking food about 2 years ago and I love it. However, I wanted to make bacon. Not back or buckboard bacon. Just bacon. It is known as side bacon here in Canada and Streaky Bacon in England. Bacon. Continue reading Bacon →
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