Consider this my emphatic personal endorsement of Classic Cooking Academy in Scottsdale, Arizona. I just finished the 24-week Practical Series and without a doubt it was well worth the time and money. I consider myself a pretty decent home chef,…
Grilled Chicken, Sausage and Sage Skewers Cuisine: Tuscan Prep time: 30 mins Cook time: 15 mins Total time: 45 mins Serves: 4 skewers This is a great summer dish that takes almost no time to prepare, and it is also…
I learned so much at yesterday's class at Classic Cooking Academy. I learned that I have been trying to sharpen my knife using a steel THE COMPLETELY WRONG WAY. I learned about knife metals. I learned how to properly slice…
I've never made tortilas before, but with a small batch (about 2 cups) of freshly ground whole wheat flour leftover from breadmaking, I was itching to try it. Three things I learned today from making this batch: - Use a…
A long time ago, on my first business trip to the UK, I stumbled down the hotel stairs that first morning still suffering from jet lag. Fortunately the breakfast buffet was wel stocked. That was my first introduction to British…
No, not 'buddy', 'butty'. A bacon butty is a British bacon sandwich, and is one of those simple pleasures in life that everyone should experience at least once. The Bacon British bacon, not American bacon. My British friends practically go…
After stuffing one sleeve of hog casings, we had exactly enough sausage left over for a patty, which I promptly fried up. I served half to my Sweet Lady Wife who said, "Oh I don't want all that, I want…
Last weekend I roasted a whole chicken in the smoker. My wife and I ate part of it (one breast half and the wings). I carved the rest and put it in the refrigerator. My wife then made a chicken…
Confession: by the time I remembered to take this photo it was almost too late. I roasted a checkin in the Bradley Smoker today and it culd not have been simpler or better tasting! I brined it for 2 hours,…
A long long time ago I made frequent business trips to the UK. I still remember the first morning of my first trip. Still suffering from jet lag, I stumbled down the hotel stairs to the room in which breakfast…