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It’s hard to believe that summer is over already. It’s back to school this week, which means school lunches, busy weeknights and back to meal planning so I can stay organized. It also means the ending of baseball season (which I love), but the start of football season. I am not the biggest football fan, but I do watch it and enjoy it, and everyone loves to go to a game. Maybe the best part of the game for some is the tailgate party. Here are some great tips from Williams-Sonoma about how to make a great tailgate party and some recipe ideas for you. Check it out!

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Posted by MikeG on September 2, 2012 in Cooking, Cooking Websites

Tags: hosting a tailgate party, tailgate parties, williams-sonoma

How to Make the Best Burgers | Cook’s Country – Recipes That Work

30 Aug

How to Make the Best Burgers | Cook’s Country – Recipes That Work.

I could pretty much live on burgers and sandwiches if Michelle would let me. All these tips here from Cook’s Country can help you make a better burger not just for the grill but for inside as well. Check it out!

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Posted by MikeG on August 30, 2012 in Beef, Cooking, Cooking Websites

Tags: burgers, Cook's Country, hamburgers, How to Make the Best Burgers

Eliminating Early-Morning Coffee Problems | The Feed

25 Aug

Eliminating Early-Morning Coffee Problems | The Feed.

Anyone who knows me knows I love a cup of coffee. I try to limit myself to 1 or 2 cups a day, but I want to make sure that they always taste good. Here are a couple of helpful hints from America’s Test Kitchen to make sure your morning coffee helps to get you off to a good start. Pair your cup with a nice piece of blueberry coffee cake and you are good to go. Check it out!

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Posted by MikeG on August 25, 2012 in Beverages, Cooking Websites

Tags: americas test kitchen, blueberry coffee cake, coffee, eliminating early morning coffee problems

Recipes and Tips for School Lunches at Epicurious.com

22 Aug

Recipes and Tips for School Lunches at Epicurious.com.

As we get closer to back to school time here (two more weeks for Sean), some kids have already started with their back to school rituals, and that means packing lunches for us parents. This is not always an easy task, coming up with things that the kids like and won’t be bored with enough to trade it away or throw it away. Here are some good ideas from Epicurious with recipes and tips to try and make the school lunch process a little better for all of us. Check it out!

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Posted by MikeG on August 22, 2012 in Cooking Websites, Lunch, School Lunches

Tags: back to school, epicurious, school lunches, tips for school lunches

Weekend Entertaining: Spanish Tapas Feast

18 Aug

Weekend Entertaining: Spanish Tapas Feast.

This is a great party idea from Willams-Sonoma. Tapas is an excellent idea for a summer party. Lots of tasty dishes and finger foods. Try the paella recipe too and don’t forget to make some sangria. It’s a great way to spend a summer afternoon with friends. Check it out!

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Posted by MikeG on August 18, 2012 in Appetizers, Cooking, Cooking Websites, Seafood

Tags: paella, sangria, Spanish tapas, tapas, williams-sonoma

50 Reasons You Should Be Eating Tomatoes Right Now: BA Daily: bonappetit.com

16 Aug

50 Reasons You Should Be Eating Tomatoes Right Now: BA Daily: bonappetit.com.

There is nothing better than a GOOD fresh tomato. This year, the local tomatoes here have been very good and I have been buying them frequently to use in salads, sandwiches and meals. I wish I had the space to grow my own but I can make do with what I can buy and the price has been good this year. This article from Bon Appetit gives you 50 more ideas for using tomatoes, in case you didn’t have enough already. Run out and get some and try some recipes!

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Posted by MikeG on August 16, 2012 in Cooking Websites, Vegetables

Tags: 50 ideas for using tomatoes, 50 reasons you should be eating tomatoes now, bon appetit, tomatoes

How to Build the Perfect BLT: In The Kitchen: bonappetit.com

15 Aug

How to Build the Perfect BLT: In The Kitchen: bonappetit.com.

Everyone knows how much I love sandwiches and one of my favorites, along with just about everyone else I think, is the classic BLT. There is nothing quite like crispy bacon, crunchy lettuce and fresh ripe tomatoes on some nice thick bread or even on a good roll. And there are so many variations you can do on this classic too to change it up for yourself. This article from Bon Apettit tells you just how build the perfect BLT for lunch or dinner. Don’t forget the fries and a nice half-sour pickle!

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Posted by MikeG on August 15, 2012 in Cooking Websites, Sandwiches

Tags: bon appetit, build the perfect BLT, classic BLT

Guide to Grilling | Williams-Sonoma

11 Aug

Guide to Grilling | Williams-Sonoma.

There’s still plenty of time to do some grilling this summer if you haven’t already. There’s nothing quite like, well, just about anything cooked on the grill. I can’t think of something that doesn’t have the potential to turn out great. Anyway, Williams-Sonoma has this great guide on their website to tell you everything you ever needed to know about grilling, from grill types and equipment to grill safety and of course, what to cook and how to cook it. Check it out, it’s pretty good!

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Posted by MikeG on August 11, 2012 in Cooking, Cooking Websites, Grilling

Tags: grilling tips, guide to grilling, williams-sonoma

10 Reasons You Should Buy a Watermelon RIGHT NOW: BA Daily: bonappetit.com

09 Aug

10 Reasons You Should Buy a Watermelon RIGHT NOW: BA Daily: bonappetit.com.

What says summer better than a nice watermelon? We’ve all used them in fruit salads, but here, from Bon Appetit, are 10 interesting and unique recipes that are certainly worth looking at and giving a try next time you are trying to figure out what to do with that extra watermelon you may have. Check it out!

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Posted by MikeG on August 9, 2012 in Cooking Websites, Produce

Tags: 10 reasons you should buy a watermelon right now, 10 watermelon recipes, watermelon

How To: Make Perfect Brown Rice | Our Best Bites

08 Aug

How To: Make Perfect Brown Rice | Our Best Bites.

I have been trying to introduce more brown rice into my own meals, but no one ever seems too excited about it because it just doesn’t turn out right. This blog, using a method set out by America’s Test Kitchen, sounds easy and foolproof. I am going to give it a try and you should too. Check it out!