The Cook’s Kitchen

About a year ago I watched Bobby Flay on Food Network doing a piece about a cooking apparatus called “La Caja China“, also known affectionately as a “Cajun Microwave” or “Redneck Microwave”. It’s predominantly used to roast pigs.
This “microwave” is a wooden box lined with metal flashing. The pig (or other meat) is placed inside […]

If the griller/bbq hero in your household has been itching for a new grill or smoker that won’t break the bank this xmas, the Weber Smokey Mountain just may be the answer for you. They are extremely fuel efficient, affordable and need minimal messing about with the fire– they’re ’set it and forget it” cookers. Plus, they are small enough […]

Once you’ve picked out your Dutch oven, you’re going to want to purchase a few accessories to make your cooking experience more convenient and enjoyable.
Lid Lifter
If you’ve ever tried to pick-up a cast iron pot that’s been cooking for a while, you know how conductive they are for heat. The beauty of cast iron is […]

Not everybody wants Turkey on Thanksgiving day, so Brian Pearcy offers a few alternatives for your consideration.
Different types of bbq meat lend themselves to certain situations. There’s a bbq meat for every taste, budget and occasion.

Chicken:
BBQ chicken thighs are a very affordable, easy to prepare bbq entree, that won’t break your budget. They can be […]

This book is a real treasure. The authors, Mike Mills and daughter Amy, take readers through a history of barbecue, share recipes, discuss the bbq circuit, and the bbq restaurant business. The book begins with a family history about how the Mill’s moved from Missouri to Illinois and details some of the Mills’ family influences […]

History  If you or your children have been involved in scouting, then you’ve probably seen a Dutch oven. But, for those who’ve never seen one, it’s best described as a “cast iron” pot.   Lewis and Clark used them to prepare food during their expedition to explore the Louisiana Purchase. Cowboys used them on cattle drives and they […]