November 11, 2009
Does there exist a better comfort food? I think not.
Whether you like it topped with ketchup or doused in gravy, meatloaf is like a big ol’ hug for the soul. And as my niece once informed me, perhaps the best part of making meatloaf is eating the leftover meatloaf sandwiches.
Agreed!

It comes with meat and potatoes. What else do you need. Oh, there's vegetables. Chopped onions in the meat.
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Filed under Dinner
Tags: awesomeness, beef, cheap, cooking, delicious, Dinner, easy, Food, hearty sauces, ketchup, leftovers, meat, pork, potatoes, veal
November 10, 2009
The other day Michelle and I were looking at some very nice dog photos and realized we didn’t have a great one of Banjo.
Dog usually doesn’t pose well because he always runs to me when I get down on his level to take shots. I finally found a moment where he was so tired he didn’t care about moving. The light was good, so I grabbed my camera and fired away.
See what I got in the Daily Photo.
November 9, 2009
Having a party? You need this recipe. Too tired to make anything for dinner? This is for you too. Just want to hang in front of the TV and not worry about dribbling sauce or what have you down the front of your shirt? Come, then. Let’s get busy.

It's the cheesiest meal you probably have ever eaten.
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Filed under Dinner, Sides, Snacks
Tags: awesomeness, quick, delicious, Snacks, Food, cheese, easy, versatile, bread, Sides, appetizers
November 6, 2009
A.k.a., really fancy little chickens.
Why bother with tiny, bony chickens? Well, for one, they taste really good. And they are impressive to serve at dinner parties or for important guests. Also, they are great for one or two people. And just about any chicken recipe you have can be adapted to game-hen proportions.

Contrary to what my dad might think, these little beasts boast a lot of meat.
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Tags: cooking, awesomeness, Dinner, cheap, delicious, Chicken, potatoes, Food, easy, meat, comfort foods, small portions, game hens, onions, aromatics
November 4, 2009
Well, you are in for a sweet, boozy, boilo treat.
If you follow us on Facebook (and really, you should), you’ll know that we’ve been celebrating and discussing this whiskey-infused drink for several weeks. And we are finally getting around to sharing the recipe.
Lucky you!

The trinity of boilo: Whiskey, cloves and nutmeg. (Cinnamon not pictured).
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Filed under Desserts, Spirits
Tags: alcohol, apple, awesomeness, boilo, boilo history, boilo recipe, cheap, coal region, delicious, drinks, pie