I have a new “go to” store; it’s A to Z Butcher in Stafford, VA on Route 1. This is an old school butcher with dry-aged steaks, fresh sausage, and all the good things your mega mart doesn’t sell. In this case they have the juiciest bratwurst I have eaten. Great flavor with their IPA…

I’ve done a carrot cake cookie before, but this is an update, or better yet, an upgrade. The upgrades are more spice, chocolate covered raisins, and rum instead of vanilla. It has fresh carrots for texture, and the spice level comes through. I hope you like it. Wet ingredients1 cup butter 2 sticks3/4 cup white…

Italian flavors in a burger. Italian herbs and cheeses, all topped with marinara sauce. I forgot the pancetta, but you could add it. I recommend you not do this one on the grill. There will be spilling and fire. That sounds like something out of the Old Testament. I hope you like it. 4 1/3…

This dish is popular with all the people with hangovers in Baja. Will it cure what ails you? I don’t know; you went on the bender, not me. My friends at Crosby’s Crabs helped me put the ingredients together, and while it’s not authentic, it is tasty. (The original uses a special pacific clam.) This…

This is a dish served everywhere in Bermuda. With the love of fresh fried fish, sweet and savory things, this beloved dish was something I wanted to try. I used some fresh sole because it will lay flat on the bread. Toast some cinnamon bread, and top that with cheddar cheese. Next we add fresh…