It’s the time of year when cable networks bombard us with grilling, chilling, travel tips for the best regional BBQ types, where to find them, festivals, cookoffs, and Pitmasters! Everyone has a special rub, a spice mixture that they say sets their fire-cooked meat apart from everyone else’s. That of course means that I… Continue reading Sassy BBQ Spice Rub
Cuisine: Comfort food
Fresh Salsa – Pico de Gallo!
Summer is a great time for snacks. Snacks is a great time for chips. Chips are a great reason for salsa. Therefore, Summer = a great reason for salsa. If you’re anything like me, you do appreciate America’s #1 condiment on all kinds of stuff — chips, meats, eggs, tortillas, crackers… any reason for some… Continue reading Fresh Salsa – Pico de Gallo!
Half-Sour Pickles (Salt-Brined)
I love pickles. I LOVE THEM. I am especially a fan of cold-packed kosher dill pickles (think Claussen) with a ton of garlic. I am the one who will ask you if you’re going to eat the pickle that comes as a side with your sandwich. Good deli pickles are fantastic. However, years ago when… Continue reading Half-Sour Pickles (Salt-Brined)