Cocktails
It is football season and one of my many traditions is to start the day off with a bloody mary. As a former bartender I…
I can’t watch an episode of Mad Men without seeing a delicious looking Martini. They have ordered gin and vodka Martinis. But since I am…
I want to let everyone know that I do read all of the emails that I get. There was a common theme in my emails…
Every Wednesday I usually write a book review, but this week I was way to busy to sit down and read a book. I know…
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beef, Christmas
Standing Rib Roast
In the last few weeks since Black Friday, there have been crazy deals on everything from toasters to turkeys. One ad that we saw had…
Christmas Cookies, Cookies
Cutout Sugar Cookies
My wife Dana is a great baker. Â She also has a great eye for design. Â So I have to put it out there, these cookies…
Christmas Cookies, Cookies
Gingerbread Cookies
Dana and I picked up a copy of the Better Homes and Gardens Very Merry Cookies Cookbook. Â It has opened our minds to tons of…
Christmas Cookies, Cookies, Dessert
Royal Icing
I love Christmas Cookies. Â They are delicious and fun to eat. Â My favorite cookie is the humble sugar cookie. Â However, you can turn that humble…
Best Of…
Last Minute Gift Ideas and Thermapen Giveaway!
Every year I compile a list of the best Christmas gifts for the griller in your life. Â Granted in a majority of the country…
Bacon, Soups
Cream of Crab and Bacon Soup
In the top menu bar of this website you will see a tab that says “Ask Rex”. This is the section of the website where…
Dessert, Fourth of July, Pies
Glazed Apple Pie
My wife used to enjoy glazed apple pie when she lived in New York. The other week when her family was down here visiting, I…
Dessert
Food Processor Pie Crust
Last week I wanted to bake a few pies for Thanksgiving. However, I did not have any pie crusts and I really dreaded making my…
Best Of…, Thanksgiving
Turkey Tuesday Roundup 2014
Well it is the Tuesday before Thanksgiving and I want to give my annual quick tips. Thanksgiving can be a stressful time for any cook.…
Best Of…, Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving Menu Timing and Cooking Schedule
One of the most common questions that I get regarding Thanksgiving is….”How do I get everything to be done at the same time”? This question…
