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Blacksmith Trading Co., Pantry

My Bitters Project

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
Curing Meat at Home, Farmhouse Recipes, Pantry, Preserving at Home

Everyday Pickling Spice

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
Family Dinner, Farmhouse Recipes, Pantry

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
Family Dinner, Pantry

Burger Month Part 2 – Toppings Debate

If you have been following, Phil and I have been doing the heavy lifting for you this month in the burger debate that I am sure you are all having...Read More
Family Dinner, Pantry

Burger Month Part 1 – The Stacking Effect

Let's face it, burgers bring people together. From backyard barbecues to drive-ins. Big cities to small rural towns. Burger joints and eating a great hamburger have been at the center...Read More
Happy Hour at Home

Vesper Martini

A buddy introduced me to some of the traditional cocktails over the years and one of the first, and although not my personal favorite (the Old Fashioned is), it is...Read More
Happy Hour at Home

Holiday Eggnog

As a kid we always looked forward to when mom would bring home some eggnog from our local grocery store, which happened to be the Safeway on Market just south...Read More
Coffee & Tea at Home, Pantry

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
Black Clover Country Coffee, Coffee & Tea at Home

Making Coffee at Home – AeroPress

Developed by the famed inventor of the Aerobie frisbee, Alan Adler, the AeroPress is quite simply one of the best ways to manually create optimal coffee brewing pressure at home....Read More
Black Clover Country Coffee, Coffee & Tea at Home

Making Coffee at Home – V60 Pour Over

The V60 Pour Over is one of our personal favorites. Serves 1-2 balanced cups of coffee and since it takes a little more time, give you that zen coffee-brewing experience...Read More
Black Clover Country Coffee, Coffee & Tea at Home

Making Coffee at Home – French Press

Ah, the French Press. Using a coarse grind, the hot water pulls on each ground, extracting premium flavor and a strong and robust cup. Following is recipe for a 4-cup...Read More
Coffee & Tea at Home

Making Tea at Home – Matcha

Matcha is essentially a powdered green tea. It originated in China and spread via buddhist monks to Japan where it gained popularity. In China, this powdered form of tea fell...Read More