Author Archives: johncoleman95

I love the Islands, and the concerts.  Mike hooked me up with an evening with Dave and Tim

In our family there is a double secret competition to be the first to make real bread from scratch.  Connor is leading the charge.  He grew his own sour dough starter and was kind enough to share.  You have to … Continue reading →

Ringing in the New Year with great food and even better friends and family.  Laura crushed it with Cacio E Pepe – all made from scratch, past included.  topped it off with crab legs, filet, and a dance party.  Mom … Continue reading →

Made roast beef on the smoker.  Took 8 lbs of top sirloin cut, it was about $3 a lb.  As cheap as could be.  Did a basic rub and cooked it at medium heat until the center was just under … Continue reading →

Headed down to Birmingham to attend the Bama v LSU football game. Got into town and checked out Saw’s Soul Food and BBQ.  We just did a little tasting which seemed wasteful but we have along weekend ahead of us. … Continue reading →

Great BBQ in Ridgefield, maybe the best in CT

The Nashi cider is ready.  It is ok, not that great.  Very dry and don’t love the aftertaste.  I think the problem is I used whole foods pasteurized cider- and the apple pears just diluted the flavor.  you can taste … Continue reading →