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I love torches!!

October 20, 2025 by Dave

JETPRO Refillable Butane Gas Burner Precise Flame Control Kitchen Multipurpose Culinary Torch with Adjustable Flame One Hand Operation for Baking Creme Brulee BBQ Soldering https://joylink.io/butane-gas-torch I’ve been wanting one of these for a long time. I used one in a commercial kitchen, mostly for creme Brûlée (by the dozen). These are very handy for a lot more than melting sugar on a custard. Things like charring/searing some meat of fish that looks anemic. You can…

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Food, YouTube

Deep dive De’Longhi Magnifica Start, A Fully Automatic Espresso Machine

August 22, 2025 by Dave
De'Longhi Magnifica Start

This video is about the De’Longhi Magnifica Start Fully Automatic Espresso Machine with Automatic Milk Frother. It is by far the best automatic espresso machine I’ve tried. It grinds fresh beans, froths the milk, doses the coffee and makes a custom beverage at the press of a button. Just so you know, Amazon sent this to me for my honest review, and frankly, I review hundreds of products but I don’t recommend them all and…

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Outdoor Cooking, Smoker

Weed Blow Torch to Light Charcoal

August 15, 2025 by Dave

I ordered this not to trim the verge, but to light the charcoal and wood chunks in my offset smoker and outdoor grill. It works great for that! I will be doing ribs tomorrow and hope filming goes as planned. “Sondiko Powerful Weed Burner, Propane Torch High Output 1,800,000 BTU Weed Torch with 11.5FT Hose, Heavy Duty Blow Torch, Weed Torches for Outside” I like this enough to share it with you. https://amzn.to/40lVDEG This video…

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Corn Grits, What are They?

September 21, 2024 by Dave
Corn Grits- What are they?

I used to hate corn grits, they seemed too grainy and, in most cases, tasteless. I tried sweet and savory but what I’ve learned over the years is that it is the kind of grits and the cooking process that makes the difference. The BEST grits I’ve ever made was shrimp and cheese grits. The grits were made with shrimp stock instead of water or milk. But what are “grits?” What’s the difference between regular…

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National Pralines Day

June 24, 2024 by Dave

National Pralines Day is celebrated annually on June 24th in the United States. This day honors the rich and delicious confection known as the praline, which is typically made from nuts and sugar syrup. Here are some key points about National Pralines Day and pralines themselves: History of Pralines Characteristics of Pralines Celebrating National Pralines Day Interesting Facts National Pralines Day is a delightful way to indulge in this sweet treat and appreciate its historical…

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National Martini Day: June 19th

June 18, 2024 by Dave

National Martini Day is an annual celebration dedicated to the Martini cocktail, one of the most iconic and beloved drinks in cocktail history. It is observed on June 19th each year. This day is an opportunity for cocktail enthusiasts and bartenders alike to honor and enjoy this classic cocktail in its various forms and variations. The origins of National Martini Day are not entirely clear, but the Martini itself has a rich history dating back…

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I have been mildly distracted

June 18, 2024 by Dave

Welcome! If you have been following my culinary journey, and even if you haven’t, you can see my attention has been elsewhere and not focused on this blog. I started this blog back on 2/22/21 and so much has happened since then, some relating to food, some relating to family, some relating what state I live in. (grin) The quick version: We packed everything and moved from Tucson, AZ to Carrabelle Florida to open Forgotten…

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