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Lamb and Goat Burgers

It was too sunny of a day to not grill. I picked up freshly ground lamb and goat, grilled them with special spices and Havarti cheese between toasted rye, then served them with a side of baba ganoush and garlic-herb goat cheese. Oh, yes. Yes. We eat good here.

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Life with dogs

Leeta was resting her chin on the pillow and looked deep in thought. You have to be sneaky when attempting to get her photos. She caught me again. Earlier in the week, she was staring at the door waiting for mommy to get home.

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Viking Blod

Tonight I embarked upon a journey that began some three hundred years ago with a legendary recipe for Nordic honeywine. I have been eyeing this bottle of Viking Blod by Dansk Mjødat – Without a doubt, one of the most amazing brews I have ever had. 5/5 I took...

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Chocolate Honey Nut Scotch

My latest home brewing project has been bottled. It is a Honey Scotch Whisky with almonds and chocolate. Just the right amount of thickness and a sweet flavor. Damn, I am good.

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Food porn Adventures

Today’s food porn adventures involved another charcuterie board for lunch. The grandson created the Jericho Slider. Today’s dinner was pico picante rubbed grilled chicken with crumbled cotija cheese, Fiesta corns, and mashed potatoes all on a drizzle of sriracha.

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Moonshinin’

My latest home brewing projects have been bottled. Midday Rum is a smooth Jamaican Amber Rum that already goes nicely with some ice and Dr. Pepper. Cheers! The latest version of my Klingon Bloodwine I call the Blood of Molor Blend. And, finally, It is the weekend and the...

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Echoes of the Past

This project took a lot longer than I expected but I had a family heirloom professionally restored. This Westlake Fainting Couch was built by my great great grandfather, Johann (John) Zimmermann.He was born in Canada 1 October 1852 and married Emma Rush 21 December 1875 in Canada. He died...

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Family Time is Food Time

On the weekends we watch the grandchildren.As you know, we like to eat well here and enjoy expanding our palates, and teaching the kids to do the same. As of late I have been obsessed with charcuterie boards and they love it too. Mostly because of the variety but...

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