Jack’s Slow-Barbecued Tennessee Brisket

I had the opportunity to attend a very special birthday party this past week. Jack Daniel, legendary whiskey maker, would be 160 years old this month. While many are familiar with the famous Tennessee whiskey, Jack was a pretty fascinating guy too. You can go read up on the man behind the drink here. Jack’s […]

Steak & Guinness Pie with a Puff Pastry Lid

This pie. You need to try it. It’s as delicious as I’d hoped. I mean, rustic beef stew layered between a delectable, flaky crust. How can you go wrong? And if you want to see me making a fool of myself as I try to sound like Gordon Ramsay, but come off sounding a lot […]

Coconut Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting

There are few desserts that tempt me as much as coconut cupcakes. The soft, vanilla cake; the smooth, velvety cream cheese frosting; and the sweet, crunchy shredded coconut. Truly, a taste and texture celebration for the mouth. These days, with so many bakers trying to one up one another, it can be difficult to peer […]