My friend Scott has been gushing about his arsenal of Copper Pots that he got from a local hardware store near Three Oaks, MI for a while now, so when Groupon slashed Amazon’s price by over half, I couldn’t resist the urge to test the waters and see what the bruhaha is all about with…
I have to be honest here – a large part of what I enjoy about being in the kitchen is the virtually endless supply of gadgets, appliances, and tools that contribute to preparing recipes. I wanted to take some time here to start a series where I highlight some of my favorites, pointing out how…
If you catch the bug, making beef jerky is a slippery slope, and let me tell you it’s a fun slope to slide down 🙂 The Background I started out my jerky adventure with about five batches of what is called “Muscle Meat” jerky – that’s when you buy a hunk of meat (Eye of…
I’ve been a fan of reality cooking shows for, wow, over a decade now! Top Chef and Hell’s Kitchen were always my favorites because they chronicle lengthy and intense competitions using a spectrum of challenges which allows us viewers to learn from. Side note, I’d love to see a competition between Top Chef and Hell’s…
With Lent upon us, so begins the Friday tradition in Chicago of BiteSeeing through various Fish Fry’s, All-You-Can-Eat platters, and “The Best” fish & chips in the city. Well, folks, there is a new contender in town – The Wolcott Tap (1834 W Montrose Ave, Chicago, IL 60613). The Wolcott Tap has been a go-to…
When reviewing a restaurant, it is important to go through a standard set of questions or criteria and ensure an impartial mindset.
