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

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

One of my favorite ways to cook a Pork Loin is with Sous Vide. Typically it is very easy to overcook Pork if you do it in the oven or...

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...

I have always loved a good Surf & Turf, combining a good piece of Beef with some Seafood. Today I cook some New Your Steaks and Shrimp...

I am always looking for deals on food for myself and my family. This week Swordfish Steaks were on sale, so I decided to give them a try....

Since moving to Wisconsin a few years ago, I have realized that many immigrants from Europe and Scandinavia moved here during the 1800's....

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...

A few weeks ago I smoked a Rump Roast from beginning to end on my smoker. Although the smoke flavor was on point, I was disappointed that...

One of my favorite appetizers to serve is Chicken Wings. I like mine coated with Garlic and Parmesan, as those ingredients pack so much...

My favorite fish is Salmon. It is so delicious, but you have to be careful not to overcook it. Nothing is worse than a dried out piece of...

My family and I live in a small Wisconsin town, so when we heard a new fast food restaurant was opening up around 30 minutes away, we...

In this recipe I decided to Sous Vide cook a rack of Baby Back Ribs, and then smoke them for a few hours at a low temperature to add some...

Here in the town I live in Wisconsin we have a Christmas Tree Farm. Instead of buying a Tree from a lot or grocery store where that tree...

Today my little girl officially becomes a teenager. It doesn't seem that long ago that she made her surprise appearance in the ambulance...

When my family and I lived in California we would always celebrate our Birthday's at Benihana. It became a tradition, and we all loved...

One Sunday morning Monica and I were enjoying our coffee and watched a few YouTube videos. We watched a review of Portillo's, which is a...

The main reason I first purchased a Sous Vide machine many years ago was to cook the perfect Steak. Like most of us my first few attempts...

My family and I live in a small Wisconsin town. We have no traffic lights or grocery store in our little town. So we were all excited to...

One of my favorite Holiday meals to cook for my friends and family is Prime Rib. We were lucky that our local market accepted an expired...

I never thought I had a need for this, until I used it. Who doesn't need a portable Fridge/Freezer that you can take anywhere? This...

When people who have just gotten a sous vide machine ask me what they should cook first I usually recommend Pork Chops. Pork Chops are...

One thing I discovered after moving to Wisconsin was the drink called the Old Fashioned. This is definitely the official drink of...

Normally I do not pay the extra money to buy Prime Grade Beef. This is especially true if I plan to Sous Vide cook it, as with that...

One disadvantage of Sous Vide cooking is that the meat is usually missing the smokey flavor that you get when you smoke it. I have tried...

One of the reasons I love cooking Sous Vide is because you can achieve results that are just not possible with any other cooking method....

When I go to a sandwich shop my usual order is an Italian. I love the combination of meats and cheese, topped with onions, lettuce and...

Of all the things I have cooked for my family over the years my son Kyle has a definite favorite, Sous Vide Lobster Pasta in a Lemon...

One of my favorite things to cook sous vide is Roast Beef. This is because I can take a tough piece of Beef and make it very tender by...

Everybody from the amateur chef to the backyard grill master needs a few sharp knives. We all have a bunch of dull knifes that need to be...

One of my favorite things to cook is Pork Tenderloin. The problem is that it is extremely easy to overcook since it is such a thin piece...

One of my favorite cuts of Beef to Smoke is Tri Tip. It is very easy to find in California, but here in Wisconsin it is not readily...

If you enjoy cooking for your family and friends like I do, nothing helps you better in the kitchen than a good quality Knife. No matter...

I love a big Breakfast Burrito. Everything I love about breakfast wrapped up in a warm flour Tortilla. So easy to eat on the go because...

We moved to Wisconsin two and a half years ago, and our ultimate goal was to purchase a house. I am happy to say that we finally...

The word "Prime" is a quality grade assigned by the U.S. Department of Agriculture to describe the highest quality beef in terms of...

One thing I really love about Wisconsin is the Supper Club. A Supper Club is a traditional dining establishment that also functions as a...

Let's take a look at the brand new Denali 425 Smart Propane Gas Grill from Monument Grills. I have been looking to add a Gas Grill to my...

Are you looking for a gift for someone that is hard to buy for? Something unique and special? Well look no further. KitchenBarStore makes...

If you have a Blackstone Griddle you know the issues you can have trying to cook in high wind or cold weather. It becomes very difficult...

What do you get when you combine two of Chicago's favorite restaurants? Lou Malnati's, famous for their Deep Dish Pizza recently joined...

One thing I learned from cooking in that you always cook to temperature, not to time. That is why an instant read thermometer is a...

My family and I had a wonderful Christmas this year, despite some seriously cold weather and lots of snow. Since it was a special...

Sometimes you don't need to get fancy or overthink something simple and delicious, and these Bacon wrapped Pork Tenderloins are the...

I am always looking for some delicious finger foods to eat while I am watching the big game, and these Jamaican Jerk Chicken Wings fit...

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If you are looking for a simple way to compliment those Steaks that you just cooked on the grill, then this is the recipe you are looking...

I grew up in the suburbs of Chicago, and I always appreciated a good Chicago Style Hot Dog. When I went back for a visit I took my family...