Ava Grace's Birthday Dinner at Texas Roadhouse
Today my little girl officially becomes a teenager. It doesn't seem that long ago that she made her surprise appearance in the ambulance...
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Sous Vide Recipes
Erik
- Aug 31
- 1 min
Birthday Fun at the Mall of America & Benihana Dinner
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...
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Erik
- Aug 10
- 1 min
Review of Portillo's Restaurant
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...
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Erik
- Jul 27
- 2 min
Sous Vide Beef Tenderloin Steaks
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...
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Erik
- Jun 29
- 1 min
A&W Restaurant Review
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...
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Erik
- Jun 15
- 2 min
Holiday Smoked Sous Vide Prime Rib
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...
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Erik
- Jun 8
- 1 min
Review of the Vevor Portable Fridge/Freezer
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...
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Erik
- Jun 1
- 1 min
Sous Vide Honey Garlic Pork Chops
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...
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Erik
- May 4
- 1 min
Wisconsin Old Fashioned with Neon
One thing I discovered after moving to Wisconsin was the drink called the Old Fashioned. This is definitely the official drink of...
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Erik
- Apr 27
- 1 min
Sous Vide Prime Top Sirloin
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...
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Erik
- Apr 6
- 1 min
Double Smoked Sous Vide Tri Tip
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...
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Erik
- Feb 24
- 1 min
Smoked Sous Vide Pork Belly
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....
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Erik
- Feb 17
- 1 min
Chopped Italian Sandwich
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...
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Erik
- Jan 27
- 2 min
Sous Vide Lobster Pasta in a Lemon Cream Sauce
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...
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Erik
- Jan 6
- 1 min
Smoked Sous Vide Roast Beef
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...
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Erik
- Oct 7, 2023
- 1 min
Tumbler Diamond Rolling Knife Sharpener Review
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...
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Erik
- Sep 30, 2023
- 1 min
Honey Soy Sous Vide Pork Tenderloin
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...
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Erik
- Sep 16, 2023
- 2 min
Smoked Sous Vide Beef Tri Tip
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...
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Erik
- Sep 9, 2023
- 1 min
Review of the Nakano Santoku Knife
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...
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Erik
- Sep 2, 2023
- 1 min
Breakfast Burritos on the Blackstone Griddle
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...
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Erik
- Jul 29, 2023
- 1 min
We Bought a New Home!
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...
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Erik
- May 27, 2023
- 1 min
Prime Sous Vide Rib Eye Steaks
The word "Prime" is a quality grade assigned by the U.S. Department of Agriculture to describe the highest quality beef in terms of...
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Erik
- May 20, 2023
- 1 min
Mothers Day Dinner at Wissota High Shores Supper Club
One thing I really love about Wisconsin is the Supper Club. A Supper Club is a traditional dining establishment that also functions as a...
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Erik
- Apr 7, 2023
- 1 min
Initial Thoughts on the Monument Denali Gas Grill
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...
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Erik
- Mar 25, 2023
- 1 min
Review of the KitchenBarStore Wooden Barware Sets
Are you looking for a gift for someone that is hard to buy for? Something unique and special? Well look no further. KitchenBarStore makes...
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Erik
- Mar 4, 2023
- 1 min
Blackstone Griddle Wind Guards, do you need them?
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...
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Erik
- Feb 18, 2023
- 1 min
Lou Malnati's Frozen Italian Beef Pizza Review
What do you get when you combine two of Chicago's favorite restaurants? Lou Malnati's, famous for their Deep Dish Pizza recently joined...
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Erik
- Jan 28, 2023
- 1 min
Review of the Erickhill Rook 600SP Infrared Thermometer
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...
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Erik
- Dec 31, 2022
- 1 min
Smoked Sous Vide Prime Rib & Sous Vide Shrimp Cocktail for Christmas
My family and I had a wonderful Christmas this year, despite some seriously cold weather and lots of snow. Since it was a special...
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Erik
- Dec 10, 2022
- 1 min
Sous Vide Bacon Wrapped Pork Tenderloins
Sometimes you don't need to get fancy or overthink something simple and delicious, and these Bacon wrapped Pork Tenderloins are the...
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Erik
- Nov 12, 2022
- 1 min
Sous Vide Jamaican Jerk Chicken Wings
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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Erik
- Oct 22, 2022
- 1 min
Culver's CurderBurger Review
Ever since my family and I moved to Wisconsin just over a year ago I discovered two things. The first was the restaurant called...
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Erik
- Sep 10, 2022
- 1 min
Santa Maria Sous Vide Tri Tip
One of Monica's favorite Beef cuts that I cook is Tri Tip. When we use to live in California it was readily available just about...
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Erik
- Aug 27, 2022
- 2 min
Smoked Sous Vide Ribs
One of my favorite things that I love to smoke is Ribs. Sometimes cooking them from start to finish in a smoker can be frustrating,...
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Erik
- Aug 20, 2022
- 1 min
Roasted Garlic Steak Butter
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...
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Erik
- Aug 13, 2022
- 1 min
Review of Superdawg Drive In
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...
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Erik
- Aug 6, 2022
- 1 min
Surf & Turf Dinner
I love the term "Surf & Turf" when used to describe a meal. Surf obviously means some sort of Seafood, and Turf refers to meat, usually...
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Erik
- Jul 9, 2022
- 1 min
Family Trip to Chicago
I finally got the opportunity to take my family to Chicago, and show them where I grew up. We also had the pleasure to spend some quality...
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Erik
- Jul 2, 2022
- 1 min
Review of Five Guys
Since moving to Wisconsin from southern California Kyle and I have been missing In-N-Out Burger. Sure we have Culver's, but it just...
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Erik
- Jun 25, 2022
- 1 min
Sous Vide Bacon Wrapped Rosemary Chicken
Here is an Awesome recipe that only has 5 ingredients, yet the flavor is off the charts! Turn a normally bland chicken breast into...
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Erik
- May 28, 2022
- 2 min
Corned Beef Tacos
If you enjoy Corned Beef and are looking for a fun and creative way to serve it, do I ever have a recipe for you! Make some Delicious...
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Erik
- May 21, 2022
- 1 min
What is the Best Tasting American Light Beer?
As many of you know who are familiar with my videos is that I enjoy drinking a few beers while cooking. Usually I am enjoying a specialty...
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Erik
- May 7, 2022
- 1 min
Review of Monk's Bar & Grill
I took a break from cooking this week and decided to take the family out to eat at a restaurant called Monk's Bar & Grill. The first...
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Erik
- Apr 30, 2022
- 1 min
Smoked Sous Vide Thick Cut Pork Chops
I love a Thick Cut Pork Chop. Problem is they are difficult to cook when they are so thick, as you need to cook the center of the Pork...
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Erik
- Feb 19, 2022
- 2 min
Sous Vide Garlic Shrimp with a Lemon Cream Sauce
One thing my family loves is Shrimp, especially my son Kyle. So when I go through the trouble of making Shrimp I have to make sure it...
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Erik
- Feb 5, 2022
- 2 min
Danish Aebleskiver "A Tribute to Farmor"
This was the most emotional cooking video I have ever made. It was made as a tribute to my Mother, aka "Farmor" (which means Father's...
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Erik
- Jan 15, 2022
- 1 min
Sub Zero Prime Rib
This morning I woke up to discover it was -15 degrees below zero. This is the coldest weather my family and I have experienced since...
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Erik
- Jan 8, 2022
- 1 min
Review of the Meatstick Wireless Thermometer
In this video I check out the Meatstick Wireless Thermometer with two different cooks. First I download the application on my phone,...
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Erik
- Dec 4, 2021
- 2 min
Sous Vide Pork Loin
I absolutely love a perfectly cooked Pork Loin. The most important part is to not overcook it, because if you do it can very easily get...
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Erik
- Nov 27, 2021
- 1 min
Smokey Bacon Cheeseburgers
Here is a way to take your ordinary Cheeseburgers and turn them into something absolutely Delicious! This recipe comes from my local...
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