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@SmokinEdge - was it you that mentioned cooking sugardale ham steaks? I saw that the Aldi's in town has the sugardale bone in ham steaks for a great price. Thinking of giving them a try...

My Aunt called me. She had some stuffed bacon wrapped boneless quail in the freezer to cook. They were prepared by a local butcher shop, Chris' Specialty Meats. I whipped up a quick marinade for the birds and let them soak in that for about 45 minutes while we prepped the rest of the meal...

My Aunt Invited me over for dinner. She had already bought the Pork tenderloins, had a friend give her the sweet corn and zucchini from her garden. I said,"Yep-I am in!" The board-Sbriciolona Salami and Calabrian Lonzino Salumi, Parmesan and Dubliner Irish cheese, Green olives... The wine...

Cooked for the guys at the firehouse tonight. With the 30 catfish I caught this past Saturday, decided on fish tacos....and it has been a while since the last time we had them. Fish on a hot 450-500*F grill... The guys in the chow line... The plate.... So good! I forgot how good these are!

I recently caught a great sale on pork butts-$0.87/#; so I backed the truck up and loaded up. bought 125# (6 double packs of butts). This week I broke them down and made a bunch of sausage with them. First up, Tub-O-Italian! Seasoning and pepper paste... About to mix... And mixed...

Dinner night with friends Last night. I had been telling them how good that Seared Ahi Tuna steak was and my friends wanted to try it out. Served with sticky rice; grilled red bell pepper, yellow squash and zucchini. But first up- the board: Calabrian Salami, Veneto salami with Parmesan...

And was thinking the other day...."I am out of smoked sausage. Time to make some more." So this is perfect timing!

Wow! I love this salami! Rich from all the pork fat (60%), off the charts umami, and that fennel pollen just pops with flavor! I can't believe this salami is so good...and it is basically made from scraps! This salame is from the bottom half of a beef bung, the smallest diameter of the three...

Been way too long. My friend gave me some fresh caught last night tuna steaks, Had to cook some tonight. Here is the recipe link: https://www.cookincanuck.com/grilled-soy-ginger-ahi-tuna-recipe/ Served over Sticky rice with a little soy sauce, and some tasso creamed spinach. Hell of a...

Started this piece back during Salumi Palooza in January 2025. I was intending to cut it Dec. 24th for my Uncle's Birthday dinner night, but I was sick and could not attend. After finishing up with Salumi Palooza 2026, I figured-what the hell, might as well cut it now and remind myself why I put...

Looking at summer upgrades.... I had no idea they made a CO2 controller...

Ordered dried hog bladders. They arrived so I filled with water to re-hydrate for about 3 hours, then put them in a container with salt water. Let them totally re-hydrate and relax. I went to my butcher and picked up 4 slabs of back fat with skin still on. will set 2 aside for lardo. The other...

Time for a dinner night with friends after the busy holidays. Started the night off with Coppardo and melon appetizer.. Made the Cream of Cabbage and Shrimp Soup. (served with the meal) My friend Grilled the pork tenderloin. While everyone pitched in on the sides. Cooked to perfection...

Well, it is now 2 weeks shy of a full year of curing, so time to cut it and see how I did. Had dinner plans last night so perfect time to share it. Out of the chamber...little light green and white mold, not worried about it. remove the trussing, spray and brush with a little vinegar, all...

It has been unseasonably warm. And that brings fog...lots of fog. And that makes the mushrooms pop! These were in my Uncle's yard this morning... time to make a trip to the river and get more!

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Buddy brought it over to me. This mushroom is every bit of 4#...worth about $50 bucks. I plan on making that cream of crab and Brie cheese soup tomorrow night! Lions Mane pairs well with seafood-especially crab...so I am really looking forward to it! Been kinda warm and foggy here lately...

Ok follks... I have been making this for a couple months now. Time to share. If you are on Keto, love mushrooms, and love Carbonara- then this is a must do for you! Normally, you use a little pasta water in the rendered pancetta or guanciale fat, and it has a little bit of starch in it from the...

Been craving boiled shrimp... Decided to do it for the game on Saturday... The boil water gettin all happy... The shrimp... Taters, corn and mushrooms (not pictured) And....that's it. Sorry, no pics. after I poured it out into the tray. Everyone was hovering and dove in as soon as the...

Spalla Cruda Proscuitto, Fresh ripe Canteloupe melon, Kalamata and Green Olives, Calabrian Sopressata, and Smoked Gouda Cheese.....