Beer Belly

It’s been a bit of a crappy week.  My meat fridge in the garage died.  I know that sounds like a First World Problem, but it really pissed me off.  The reason it really pissed me off was I had to throw away 15lbs of pork belly I was curing for bacon.  My pork belly … More Beer Belly

Buttermilk Vanilla Ice Cream…That’s Right Buttermilk!!

It’s not always steaks and barbeque here at the AlbuKirky Kitchens.  I do occasionally dabble in my other food passion, ICE CREAM!  I’m actually not sure what I love making  more, ice cream or barbeque?  But I don’t have to choose, because I can always eat my ice cream after BBQ and enjoy the best of both worlds. … More Buttermilk Vanilla Ice Cream…That’s Right Buttermilk!!

Chopped

At least once, sometimes twice a year, my sister sends me a care package of Iowa Chops from Amana Meats.  These aren’t just any pork chop either, they are really more like a pork steak. Each steak is about 3/4 lb, 1″ thick, bone in cuts of pure porky goodness. Normally, I season these chops with my Green … More Chopped

Feast of Thrones

Last week was the big Game of Thrones Season 4 Premier so we had a big feast to celebrate and watch the show.  Like an alcoholic always looking for an excuse to drink, we’re always looking for an excuse to eat!  And like they say, misery loves company, so we decided to invite a few … More Feast of Thrones

An Irish Feast

Well, today is St. Patrick’s Day and I don’t normally celebrate St. Paddy’s day, but I thought it would be a good excuse to make some corned beef for Sunday Dinner.  As usual, we had quite a menu for our Irish Feast…corned beef brisket, cabbage, crusty artisan loaf bread, Irish Soda Bread, (cause one loaf … More An Irish Feast