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IT HAS ARRIVED!!!!! The 2009 eating season is finally here!!!  That’s right folks; put all the bacon you have in your house in a cast iron skillet and start cooking and start eating.  It is the time of year to indulge in whatever you want for the next month and a half.  Beer, liquor, pork […]

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For those of us who need another reason to have a party between Thanksgiving and Christmas, we are providing you with one.  Repeal Day is December 5th so mark your calendars.  For those who do not know, Repeal Day is when the 21st Amendment was ratified in the United States thus repealing the 18th amendment […]

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            In the many backpacking and hiking trips we take throughout the year, we are often asked what we bring with us.  Too many times you see trail mix, power bars, power gels, and other crap foods that people bring for just energy with no real flavor.  Granted, when we are trying to put in […]

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Last week I did my annual clean out the freezers routine where I defrost both of them and save and take inventory of what is in each. I toss what is not labeled and unidentifiable as well as anything that is freezer burned beyond belief.  I also turn them off for a day or so […]

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            Tired of your traditional grilled baby back ribs with BBQ sauce?  Tired of your traditional rub that you have been using for years?  Well we have a book for you.  “The Great Ribs Book” by Hugh Carpenter and Teri Sandison is a great addition to any cooking library.  I have made more than a […]

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Some days I am in a mood for some serious heat, other days I want more of a southwest style with less heat but other flavors. Check out our pantry essentials articles at http://cookmanfood.com/?p=89  for a list of spices you should keep on hand. Here are some examples of some rubs that I have used.  […]

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Have you ever wondered how you can get better ingredients without having to pay the high prices you find in your local grocery store?  Ever wonder how you could eat better for the same prices you are paying now?  Well here it is: tips and tricks to get better food for less and sometimes, even […]

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“Why the hell do I want to know how to make this crap?”  I’ll tell you why, because homemade stock is not only easy to make but the flavor and quality of product far surpasses what you can buy in the store. The concept of making stocks is easy and using homemade stock is rewarding.  […]

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To follow up our stocking the bar article, here is a list of what’s in my personal bar stash.   This will help you start your checklist, as well as let you know what a freak I am. I am refraining from using brand names, but use your imagination.  Any liquor we’ve reviewed in the past […]

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We all love to drink (if not you’re at the wrong site), which is why I think it’s time for some help on stocking your bar properly.  With so many different types and flavors of booze to choose from, you should have some idea of what to keep on hand other than your personal favorites.  […]

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