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Countdown to T-day: What's working? What are you doing that's new?">Countdown to T-day: What's working? What are you doing that's new?
Homemade bread for croutons for dressing done. Croutons drying. Pie crust for coconut cream pie is done, which is new (am I crazy?). Working on table top now and running out to pick up our heritage turkeys and some wine. Tomorrow & Thurs will be my big...
Read moreHow to stuff a pork roast?">How to stuff a pork roast?
After some thought, I decided not to go with turkey for Thanksgiving - I bought a packaged pork loin on the weekend that included a nice roast and I'd like to stuff it to make it 'holiday special'. Anyone know how to do that? I took the roast out the...
Read moreWhy does my deli turkey meat look like a sieve?">Why does my deli turkey meat look like a sieve?
I bought salami and prosciutto from the local Italian deli and while there I decided to buy roast turkey deli meat as well. When I got home, I took a peek mostly because I wanted a nibble and I've never seen deli turkey like it - it looks like mesh...
Read more'I Am Spartacus' Starbucks Prank Is Possibly The Best Thing We've Ever Seen">'I Am Spartacus' Starbucks Prank Is Possibly The Best Thing We've Ever Seen
How Turkeys Are Slaughtered And Processed (PHOTOS)">How Turkeys Are Slaughtered And Processed (PHOTOS)
When it comes to Thanksgiving, we here at BA are almost always willing to do things the hard way. We'll bake and dry out our own bread for stuffing. We'll spend the weekend before making quarts of stock for the richest possible gravy. We'll... Read more
The Surprising Truth About How Much Americans Drink On Thanksgiving">The Surprising Truth About How Much Americans Drink On Thanksgiving
Starbucks Black Friday Deal Offers $65 Espresso Tumbler For Caffeine Addicts Everywhere">Starbucks Black Friday Deal Offers $65 Espresso Tumbler For Caffeine Addicts Everywhere
Crab Imperial - As Filling for Portobella Mushrooms? Sides?">Crab Imperial - As Filling for Portobella Mushrooms? Sides?
Turns out that we're having last-minute Thanksgiving guests. We're all pescatarian (do not eat mammals or fowl), so I'm scrambling to come-up with something that's relatively easy to make and will be festive. Non-traditional is fine. Guests are bringing appetizers (and wine!). I'll make a pear and Gorgonzola salad over field greens...
Read moreBuilding Strong Children in Maryland Through Breakfast">Building Strong Children in Maryland Through Breakfast
Sean 'Diddy' Combs and CIROC Create Holiday Cocktails">Sean 'Diddy' Combs and CIROC Create Holiday Cocktails
Pear Juliette - Photo Courtesy of CIROC
Sean "Diddy" Combs and CÎROC Ultra Premium Vodka teamed up with Master Mixologist and Chef, Richard Ingraham, to create delicious cocktail recipes for all of your holiday festivities; fun cocktails for all occasions... Read more
About Me
I love food. Unfortunately, I can't cook worth a damn. I've been known to even burn water.
When I watch chefs and good cooks on tv, I'm so envious of their skills. This blog is the closest I get to cooking, other than the microwave ;)
Try not to drool!
John, New Englander turned Cali dude