6/18/2018 – Made gumbo on the two-burner propane stove on the carport as we were staying in the TT while the house was being remodeled. Somewhat followed the recipe in Poppy Tooker’s Tujaques’ cookbook for Chicken Creole on page 113 of … Continue reading
The butt turned out really good on salads and in sandwiches. The 5POGS makes a great bark and adds a touch of spice.
6/7/2018 – As Mary has faithfully begun eating the last Kraut I made I must make a large batch to ferment while we are on one of our last trips to Mobile before moving there. The recipe is: 2 white … Continue reading
6/3/2018, Sunday – Both pieces of meat turned out good. The meat was moist likely due to the long dry brining. The combo rub of Jeff’s Texas Rub and 5POGS–different on each–added good flavor. Added more Jeff’s between the smoke … Continue reading
Shrimp Creole like JUSTIN DEVILLIER inspired by his recipe here. Ingredients 2 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil 2 medium yellow onions, diced 4 cloves garlic, minced 1 red bell pepper, diced 1 rib celery, diced 1/2 jalapeno, minced 1 C white … Continue reading
Inspired by the recipe here. Note it uses the three peppers and the trinity. Ingredients 2 tsp. kosher salt 1 tsp. cayenne pepper 1 tsp. freshly ground white pepper 1 tsp. freshly ground black pepper 1 tsp. dried basil 1?2 tsp. … Continue reading
5/29/2018 – We had put a vac-packed frozen, 2-bone Prime Rib Roast in the refer to thaw two days ago. Removed it this morning and salted with Kosher salt and let set out in the vacuum bag for about an … Continue reading
From the video by Chefs Kristen Essig and Michael Stoltzfus of Coquette here. 2C water 2C milk 18 tbsp firm, not hard, butter S&P to taste ————– 14 eggs in a bowl ————– 4 potatoes, riced* Combine all in a saucepan and … Continue reading
May 27, 2018 – This turned out ok but not a great shrimp and grits like here. This was an experiment by using the Chaurice we made and liked in place of our Chorizo that is typically used. The chaurice had been … Continue reading
5/25/2018 – Turned out good after it aged a day or so. Had a lighter taste that our typical southern potato salad and worth trying again. Later preparations were with several substitutions/simplifications and turned out great. Tagged as a Favorite.