Theres nothing like a long marinated, slow-roasted pork shoulder finally out of the oven with fall-off-the-bone tenderness. One simple pleasure in life is bacon that has been smoked twice and then browned in a hot pan with a little olive oil and the bacon’s own fat. However, theres nothing like food poisoning to ruin a … Read more
As a seafood lover, one of the most frustrating things about cooking lobster is when the succulent meat stubbornly sticks to the shell. I’m sure many home cooks have found themselves aggressively picking at the tail and claws, trying in vain to remove that delicious lobster meat intact. So why does this happen? And more … Read more
Going outside in the dark might not seem like a good idea, but there are good reasons to do so. For one thing, shrimp are more active at night, making it easier to catch them. Also, the tides and currents can be better at certain times of the day. Shrimp fishermen can take advantage of … Read more
When you have a lot of things to do, this is the kind of roast you make. You turn it on, cook at a very low temperature, and then go do other things. I was out of carrots or mushrooms or I would have added them. You can use whatever you have on hand or … Read more
Making your own beef jerky is incredibly satisfying, and even more so when you can create it using only natural ingredients found in the wild. With minimal equipment, simple seasoning, and basic meat preservation techniques, you can make mouthwatering jerky to provide vital protein when living off the land. In this article, I’ll share my … Read more
Jack Daniels Pulled Chicken is a BBQ tradition that starts with a special Jack Daniels poultry spice rub. The chicken is oven roasted to perfection and then shredded. It is combined with Jack Daniels BBQ sauce, which is kettle cooked. The pulled chicken tastes and feels like chicken, and it is made with only the … Read more
Beef broth is a flavorful and versatile ingredient used in recipes around the world. Its rich, meaty taste makes it a perfect base for soups, stews, gravies, and more But with health concerns over cholesterol and heart disease, some may wonder – is beef broth actually high in cholesterol? The short answer is no. Beef … Read more
W. Ray McClain and John Sonnier Few things symbolize Louisiana culture and cuisine like a festive crawfish boil. Every year, wild crawfish are caught in the huge Atchafalaya River Basin. In Louisiana, more than 100 million pounds of live crawfish are raised in ponds that cover about 184,000 acres. Most of this food is eaten … Read more
Teeth often need to be whitened to get back to their natural white color after eating, drinking, or smoking. This way, you get your smile back, and your self-confidence is boosted as well. You spend money, time, and effort on teeth whitening procedures, so you want to get the most out of them for as … Read more
Camp’s buttered beef steaks are a delicious ready-to-eat canned meat that makes a quick and easy meal or snack. The thin, tender pieces of seasoned beef steak come pre-cooked in a savory buttery sauce. But where can you actually purchase Camp’s buttered beef steaks? This canned meat can be tricky to locate in stores so … Read more