A favorite YouTube channel of mine has become Tipsy Bartender. He makes fun drinks and shows you how to do it in an entertaining way, and is obviously having a great time while he's doing it. Recently I saw a video of his that showed how to make Mountain Dew flavored ice cream. I've always … Continue reading Dr. Pepper Ice Cream
I recently managed to get a doctors appointment, which is something I have been irresponsibly lacking for a long time. One of the things that came up was I have rather unhealthily high cholesterol. So in the future I'm going to be adjusting my habits and diet to try to get that under control. Less … Continue reading Tuna Steak with Sesame Crust
We had some left-over pork shoulder in the freezer and I wanted to use it up. I decided I was hungry for some Chinese food since we are up here in Northern Wisconsin far away from any decent Chinese food. I wanted something I could do totally in the wok without needing to make rice... … Continue reading Pork Lo Mein Hong Kong Style
I've been trying to do a lot more hiking for many reasons lately. For starters, just getting out of the house is important these days. A hike may be the best excuse for it. In addition hiking is one of the safest, most socially distant activities you can do right now. Albeit you do need … Continue reading Ramona Falls
When I first moved up to Portland, I was living with a room mate and supporting both of us on a grocery store paycheck. Rent took up most of that so simple, easily prepared meals became the way to go. I created this recipe for roasted potatoes for this. It requires only a bag of … Continue reading Roasted Potatoes
This is a classic recipe in the Kirkley household and one they I hadn't had in a long time and have never made before. I was in the mood for something rich, hearty, and with the unique flavor profile of corn. I had to get Dad to send me the recipe but when I did … Continue reading Corn Chowder
