I got a request from someone for a guacamole recipe, so here is a simple one. Not many items and not alot of prep. Sometimes simple works. 2 avocados1 shallot, diced1/2 jalapeño pepper, finely diced2 teaspoons lime juice1/4 teaspoon salt1 plum tomato, seeded and diced1 clove garlic, minced Remove seed and skin from avocado. Mash…

Crayfish pizza? What in the wide world of sports is going on? This is a lesser known New Orleans dish. I was at Crosby’s Crabs, and they just happened to have a bag of crawfish in the display case; you know, the ones out of the shells so you don’t have to spend an hour…

Regular followers of this blog know that when I find a new food item or genre, I can’t stop experimenting with it. (Remember the cookie butter baking binge of 2019?) Well, I found my latest obsession, Erin’s Elderberries. (You folks need to check out her new store; conveniently, it’s on my way to my fishing…

Skyline chili is very popular around Cincinnati. It is an institution! It’s almost as common as McDonalds. I did my updates: I gave it a little more zing with more chili powder and a little more savory by boosting the cocoa quantity. Top with onions and some cheese, and it will warm you right up….

Here is an idea for spring sports watching. The Texas Twinkie. Texas is famous for it’s spicy food and the hearty fare. This appetizer is spicy, smokey, with just a little sweetness to give you some relief. Surprise your friends and family. Serve this at your next game time. The best part is the simplicity:…