All right, Jules is out for the rest of the week and I’m hijacking this blog. You’re all mine for the next 4 days, so buckle up. Little known fact about ol’ Chris here, I worked as a bartender (no, …
I’ve been asked, not infrequently, how to grill corn. Unfortunately, the explanation is so long and intense that, unless I have a ton of spare time, I’m usually not able to explain it to them. Enter Blogsville. I can finally …
When I posted this photo a few days ago, when I was discussing our incoming tile, I got a few questions about those jars hanging out under the cabinet on the left. Those are Chris’s most used, favorite spices. The …
A man was living in Italy, doing some volunteer work. He had a particularly trying day and decided to visit a friend. The friend could immediately tell that this man had a rough day and asked the young volunteer to …
Heyo, e’rbody! It being Memorial Day, we’re spending time as a family and enjoying the freedoms others have fought for. We feel so blessed to live where we do, and pray we don’t take it for granted. We hope you’re …
All right, here’s a quick one for ya. And, as promised, it’s a bit on the lighter side (as opposed to the ribs and chicken wings this week). Barbecued chicken lettuce wraps (enough for 2 people – multiply as needed). …
These are not the world’s greatest ribs. Is that a strange way to start? Let me explain. I’m convinced that the best way to cook ribs is for about 3 hours at 225 in a smoker (depending on the type …
About 3 years ago I was in training at a previous job, making $11.50/hr. We had a new baby, lived in a new town, and were what could only be described as “dirt poor.” We often look back and stand …
Confession time. Sometimes, there are things I make that are so great, I just want to keep them to myself. I’ve always thought that every cook needs a few things under their belt that just blow people away, and everyone …
I’ve received a few questions about olive oil lately that I thought I’d take today’s post to address. See, whenever I’m explaining my dishes, sometimes I say stuff like, “Use light olive oil – not extra virgin” or “Use a fruity …
