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Slow Cooker Turkey Breast
Are you not looking forward to cooking a whole Turkey for Thanksgiving, as you only have a few people to feed? Why hassle with that, when instead you can just cook a Turkey Breast? Using your Slow Cooker also makes the whole process very simple and easy. Simply place your seasoned Turkey Breast in your Slow Cooker with a few other ingredients, and let it do all the work for you. You will be amazed with the results. Let me show you how easy it is. Ingredients: 5–7 pound bone-i


Slow Cooker French Dips
The French Dip Sandwich is one of my favorites. Tender Juicy Meat piled high on a toasted roll with melted Cheese, and served with some Au Jus on the side for dipping. Absolutely Delicious! Cooking this sandwich couldn't be easier. Throw a few ingredients into your Slow Cooker, and let it do all the work. It also will fill your kitchen with a wonderful smell. The perfect thing for a cold Fall or Winter night. Ingredients: 2 cups Beef Broth 1 small yellow Onion, sliced 1 packe


Review of the MeatStick V Wireless Meat Thermometer
If you enjoy cooking food outdoors on your Smoker or Grill, a Wireless Meat Thermometer is a necessity these days. Why spend time and money on food only to have it overcooked and dried out, or worse yet under-cooked, and risk people getting sick? This is where the benefits of using a good Wireless Meat Thermometer becomes clear and obvious. You always cook to temperature and not to time, so making sure you food is properly cooked and not overcooked can make the difference bet


Crystal Cave Tour Spring Valley Wisconsin
Today I take a break from cooking to join my family on a Homeschooling field trip to Crystal Cave, located in Spring Valley, Wisconsin. Crystal Cave is Wisconsin's longest cave. We took a guided tour that took us more than 70 feet underground. We learned about the history and geology of Crystal Cave, which was formed 485 million years ago. The commonly accepted theory of the cave's formation is that it was formed by a weak carbonic acid solution formed from rainwater and snow


Sunday Motorcycle Ride in Rural Wisconsin
This week I am not doing a cooking video, but instead taking you along on a motorcycle ride in Rural Wisconsin. My friend and co-worker...


Family Trip to Norske Nook Restaurant & Bakery
Since moving to Wisconsin a few years ago, I have realized that many immigrants from Europe and Scandinavia moved here during the 1800's....


Fried Chicken Wings
Chicken Wings are the perfect finger food appetizer. The key is to make sure the skin is extra crispy. When you smoke Wings sometimes it...


Corned Beef Pasties
Do you know what a Pastie is? Have you ever had one? If not you are in luck, as I am going to show you how to make them. They are very...


Instant Pot Beef Stroganoff
One of my favorite comfort foods of all time is Beef Stroganoff. Nothing is better than having a big warm serving of tender Beef mixed...


Homemade Onion Rings with a Dipping Sauce
Onion Rings are a popular choice as a side dish at many restaurants, but usually people don't make them at home. Maybe they think it is...


Corned Beef Hash
Did you cook a Corned Beef for St. Patrick's Day, and are wondering what to do with the leftovers? Well let me show you how to make an...


Slow Cooker vs Smoked Corned Beef, Which is Better?
For St. Patrick's Day I decided to cook a couple of Corned Beefs, since they were on sale. Monica loves St. Patrick's Day, especially...


Lou Malnati's Frozen Thin Crust Pizza Review
Since I grew up in the suburbs of Chicago, I have a love for Pizza. Especially Chicago Style Deep Dish. Every time I visit Chicago I have...


How to make Beef Tallow
Recently I discovered the benefits of using Beef Tallow, as compared to using Seed Oils, like Sunflower Oil or Corn Oil. The reason the...


Presto GranPappy Electric Deep Fryer Review
When Monica and I got married over 21 years ago, we got a deep fryer as a wedding gift. It was a large one that took up a lot of space on...


Slow Cooker Creamy Chicken Pasta
During the Winter months it is so much fun to use your slow cooker. First of all it is super easy, as you just dump some ingredients into...


Big Mac Pizza
Two of my favorite American Classic foods that I love are Pizza and Cheeseburgers. Today I decided to combine both of these to make a...


Slow Cooker Pizza Casserole
The temperatures have been getting colder recently, and nothing hits the spot on a cold day quite like a homemade meal in your Slow...


Pulled Pork Totchos
If you don't live in the Upper Midwest you probably never heard of something called the Hotdish. It is a Midwest casserole, that usually...


Hamilton Beach Dual Sandwich Maker Review
Do you seem to never have the time to cook yourself breakfast in the morning? Instead you spend money to get some fast food breakfast on...
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