Give me one way to make a bratwurst better. Bacon. Stuff it with cheese. Smoke it. Then grill it to make the bacon crispy. Oh, that’s more than one, but I did them all. Then put it in a nice bun. I hope you like it. 5 bratwursts (Hayfield Farms)10 strips bacon (Hayfield Farms) 5…

It is peach season, and the Warrenton farmers market had a bunch last weekend. Buy local, buy seasonal. Peaches, brown sugar, and bourbon, what a combination. Oh, I forgot the spicy pecans; a little crunch is alway good, and the cayenne pepper makes sure all your taste buds get involved. With the bourbon, it’s like…

I am food obsess again. You may remember the cookie butter obsession of 2020. Or the soft shell crab obsession of 2021. I’m doing that with kombucha now. That is why I have done back-to -back kombucha recipes. I used Mad Magic lime basil kombucha in ceviche for the first time with great results. I…

I have used kombucha in a cranberry recipe a few years ago, but I haven’t used it since. My bad. I was speaking to Mad Magic Kombucha, and I decided to try it with a fish and chips recipe. Not everything is a good idea, but this one works. The lemon thyme funky flavor brings…

I am back to New Orleans for more Cajun inspired food. Andouille sausage, crab meat, and Romano cheese all co- star (see Steve McQueen, Edward G. Robinson, and Karl Malden – name that movie) in creamy risotto. Creole spice and white wine bring balance. Stir to your heart’s content. It is risotto. I hope you…