Hoppin John and Willie Hines Interview

Hoppin John and Willie Hines Interview

Hoppin John – A New Year’s Tradition. In the Southern United States, Hoppin John is something that is served around New Year’s Day. It is a simple dish of black-eyed peas, pork, and rice. The old wives’ tale is that it’s believed to bring luck and peace in the comingRead More…

Brazilian Shrimp Stew – Moqueca de camarão

Brazilian Shrimp Stew – Moqueca de camarão

Brazilian Shrimp Stew or Moqueca de camarão. I am participating in another great International Collab, Food from Brazil, #feijoada #braziliancuisine. Feijoada is a thick stew that is made of black beans and some sort of fatty meat (like sausage) and has lots of vegetables. It’s popular in Brazil and someRead More…

Spanakopita and Joanne Anton Interview

Spanakopita and Joanne Anton Interview

Spanakopita – and my interview with Joanne Anton, Director of Giving for Herb Kohl Philanthropies. In our continuing series, “Cooking with Milwaukee Community Leaders” Joanne and I are making Spanakopita, the classic Greek savory pie. Joanne is listed in the 2023 Milwaukee Business Journal’s top 100 Powerbrokers in Milwaukee. WhatRead More…

Houston’s Spinach Artichoke Dip

Houston’s Spinach Artichoke Dip

Houston’s Spinach Artichoke Dip – Recently, the Dude of The Dudes Kitchen on YouTube (@Thegrillingdude) made a very nice Spinach and Artichoke dip. It wasn’t fancy or overly unique. But for me, it brought back some very powerful memories of a spinach & artichoke dip I used to eat. Houston’sRead More…

Easy Butternut Squash Soup

Easy Butternut Squash Soup

Easy Butternut Squash Soup – There are many versions of Butternut Squash Soup. I like this one (and most of the soups I prepare) because no cream is added. The hearty nature of the soup comes from breaking down the fleshy part of the squash, as well as the otherRead More…

Soup e-Cookbook (Free) – “Soups & Stews”

Soup e-Cookbook (Free) – “Soups & Stews”

Soup e-Cookbook from Cooking Secrets for Men – (free) e-Cookbook Series Vol. 2 – “Soups & Stews” just released and available for download. Vol 1 – “Sauces you’ll use – A lot”, is available on the same download page. Also free! e-Cookbook Vol 2 – Soups Volume 2 contains someRead More…