C – Let’s use chicken confit in everything! We have a running joke at Be Mindful. Be Human. Let’s add some duck or chicken confit to it. I get kind of annoyed because it isn’t really a joke. We have lots of duck and chicken confit stuff on our blog. … Continue reading
J – Doing smoked meat can seem challenging. It’s not. And, smoked chicken is the easiest of all. I was amazed when Luke showed us how to smoke meat on my simple charcoal grill. I had built up in my mind all these reasons why it would be hard. Poof. … Continue reading
Update and Redux: C – Still hands down the best ketchup I have ever tasted. There’s just something about knowing what goes into the stuff that makes it taste so good. I just couldn’t wait to get my hands on more of these yellow tomatoes. Azolla Farm invited us to … Continue reading
C – I am definitely not a chili pepper expert. When the idea of pepper week came along, I asked Luke and Jim to do it. Of course, that never happens. I’m always having to have some part in it. I asked if Luke had any ideas for pepper week. … Continue reading
Update and Redux: C – This is still one of my favorite pickles. They are great. It’s one of those things that takes up space in the refrigerator, but I don’t mind it at all. Still crunchy, spicy and delicious even after a few months. I still love the carrots … Continue reading
Update and Redux: J – When we decided to revisit the dish for Pepper Week, I remembered just how much I like it. Chris introduced us, kind of in a last-minute idea, when we needed another pepper dish. It’s a good idea! As a dip. On eggs. On fried green … Continue reading
Update and Redux: C – I haven’t eaten out at a pizza restaurant very much since I started making my own pizza dough. Even the best restaurants in Sacramento and San Francisco can’t beat this dough. It’s crazy I know, but it’s really true. I went to one of my … Continue reading
Update and Redux: J – We’ve done lots of confit! Once we got started, we couldn’t seem to stop. It is so good. And, not just duck legs. Pretty much any protein. So far, brown chicken, duck legs, duck wings, ahi tuna. There will be more. We can’t help it. … Continue reading
C – Summer fruit is quite abundant right now. I am so happy that it’s cheap and delicious. There’s only one problem. I can’t eat it fast enough. You know how much I hate throwing things away. I needed to figure out what to make with it. Jam? Yeah, but … Continue reading
C – I hate shopping for hamburger buns. I can never seem to find ones that satisfy my needs. Some are too big. Others are too small. Many can’t hold a juicy burger patty to the very end. Of course, my biggest pet peeve is not finding a good bun … Continue reading