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Pantry
Creating this category was sort of a catch all. If you need a salad dressing, fry sauce (think Shake Shack), a homemade spice mix, or even a daily bread recipe, boost your pantry with these goodies.
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Latest Posts
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My first cooking experiences came out of the Betty Crocker cookbook. That big red piece of American culinary wisdom. I made waffles (many times), chocolate chip cookies, and even popovers...Read More
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We do tacos a lot. Almost once a week we have some sort of taco on the menu. Fish, "Korean," chicken salsa, and of course Tex-mex or whatever the typical...Read More
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There just aren't very many ways to make pie crust. You can make the subtlest of tweaks but honestly, you rarely find enough of a difference in a good, everyday...Read More
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Over the years we have been learning how to make a few more of our favorite beverages ourselves. Part creative outlet and a whole lot of fun, especially when they...Read More
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The Only Tartar Sauce Recipe You Need
Fish & Chips conjure up many memories for me. I have a lot of memories of my parents in particular ordering them at places like Dick's (Spokane) and Zip's and...Read More
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Note: you can now find the complete story and the products at our farm general store, Blacksmith Trading Company. As there has been a whiskey renaissance, a bitters revival also...Read More
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Curing Meat, Pantry, Pickling, Preserving
Making pickles is a lot easier than you think. In fact, pickling almost anything is a great, low-cost way to "control" your vegetables (organic, local etc.) without having to drop...Read More
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Burger Month Part 3 – Condiments
Condiments. Some classic. Some random. Probably always rooted in ritual. Like I had mentioned before, my pal Phil and I decided to take on this task for you, God, and...Read More
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One of the newish burger shops to make a name in our country is Shake Shack. They finally made it out to Seattle with one restaurant now opened and I...Read More
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Alton Brown’s Hot Cocoa and a few Memories
As a kid, hot chocolate was a big part of our lives, at least that is how I remember it. Sounds dramatic but I have distinct memories, of my childhood,...Read More
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Everyday “Middle Eastern” Sour Cream Sumac Sauce
I think I have finally found a sauce that is ubiquitous enough to cover most any Middle Eastern dish. I am not trying to cover all ethnicity and cultures from...Read More
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I hate to admit this but I actually like the Pumpkin Spice Lattes. Not everyone makes them well, but a lot of places do and it although I don't "embrace...Read More
