Since Instant Pot has become so popular and I wanted to take a stab trying to convert a crock pot recipe to instant pot, here's a quick cook version of my pulled pork recipe. I cooked it in 2 hour Instant Pot cook time versus 10 hours in a crock pot. It annoys me when … Continue reading Pulled Pork Recipe – Instant Pot Version
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Easy Super Bowl Appetizer – 7 Layer Dip Recipe
Another Super Bowl recipe was recently requested, which is very simple to make. It annoys me when I come across a recipe on a blog and I have to scroll a lot before getting to the actual recipe, so here it is without further ado: Ingredients 2 cans bean dip 2 cans guacamole (may also … Continue reading Easy Super Bowl Appetizer – 7 Layer Dip Recipe
Super Bowl Pulled Pork Sliders Recipe is a Guaranteed Winner!
Here is a recipe that's been requested, which I've made a couple times for Super Bowl. Be advised this requires 8-10 hours of slow cook time so you've got to start this one early! It annoys me when I come across a recipe on a blog and I have to scroll a lot before getting … Continue reading Super Bowl Pulled Pork Sliders Recipe is a Guaranteed Winner!
Portland, OR
Travel destination: PDX Portland, OR When I was there: January 19-22, 2017 Why I went: Louie CK Comedy Show Where I stayed: 1) Lion and the Rose Bed and Breakfast 2) Holiday Inn Express East - Troutdale 3) Quality Inn Downtown Convention Center What I saw: Bigfoot Map of Portland Here are a few places … Continue reading Portland, OR
Sous Vide Cooking
Have you tried Sous Vide (“sue veed”) cooking yet? It IS worth writing home about, so here's what you need to know: What is it? Sous Vide means "under vacuum" in French. It is a culinary technique of cooking food evenly without overcooking it and retaining moisture. How does it work? Food is sealed in … Continue reading Sous Vide Cooking
Big Sur – bluejay thieves & purple sand
When I was there: April 29-May 1, 2016 Why I went: Camping Where I stayed: Campsite #182 at Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park Where I ate: Big Sur Bakery What I saw: A bluejay swoop down and snag a whole sliced piece of spam only to drop it after getting a slipper thrown at it. … Continue reading Big Sur – bluejay thieves & purple sand
SF, Mtn View – fancy candy & acai bowl
When I was there: April 26-28, 2016 Why I went: Visit friends before Big Sur Camping trip scheduled on 4/29 Where I stayed: 1) Friend's apt near Union Square 2) Friend's apt in Mtn View Where I ate: 1) Southern Pacific Brewing 2) Sugarfina 4) Maholo Bowl What I saw: A guy with a boom … Continue reading SF, Mtn View – fancy candy & acai bowl
Minnesohtah – Work, Prince & Jucy Lucy
travel destination: MSP Minneapolis, MN When I was there: April 23-25, 2016 Why I went: Contract Vendor Performance Review for work Where I stayed: 1) Friend's condo in Oakdale, MN 2) Embassy Suites Minneapolis-Airport Where I ate: 1)Rainbow Chinese Restaurant and Bar 2)Patisserie 46 3)Matt's Bar What I saw: Prince's Memorial at Paisley Park What … Continue reading Minnesohtah – Work, Prince & Jucy Lucy
