February 27, 2013
by ChefJohn
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For a cook, there’s something very endearing about a cookbook that contains a recipe that begins with, “For 1,000 pounds of pork…” For a modern chef that would translate into 12 eighty-pound cases of pork butts. And that my … Continue reading
October 10, 2012
by ChefJohn
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Those were foot-steps. No question about it. Even in the darkness I could see the fright on my wife’s face. She threw the blanket over her and clutched me like never before, the flesh on my shoulders proving no … Continue reading
June 28, 2012
by ChefJohn
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I believe I read somewhere that watermelon is the most popular fruit in the world. Embraced by all cultures, all ages and all nationalities, watermelons were first grown by the Egyptians almost 5,000 years ago. And aren’t the early Egyptians the same … Continue reading
June 19, 2012
by ChefJohn
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A few weeks ago Captain Morgan was in town. The Captain had sponsored a contest to highlight their new Black Rum and our bartender Jay entered with a first class drink, Gingered Captain Black. To the winner went a booty … Continue reading
May 13, 2012
by ChefJohn
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My wife loves French fries (OK we all do) but we rarely eat them. When we do, they’re usually homemade. Ever had soggy fries from a burger joint that makes their own? Yeah, they can be pretty worthless if done … Continue reading
May 12, 2012
by ChefJohn
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From the Fall of 2006 It’s 7:00 a.m. on a Friday morning and I’m lying in bed watching the ceiling fan as it slowly induces in me some well-deserved motion sickness. At least I am in a very nice bed and … Continue reading
May 7, 2012
by ChefJohn
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This is from our good friend and the neighbor I wish I had, Barbara Keibel. Barbara has a great website, Creative Culinary and every Friday she whips up a classic cocktail and shares it with her neighbors in Denver, Colorado. … Continue reading