The family decided to go a different direction for Labor Day Weekend and skip the stereotypical grilling effort. Our search was for a superior frozen pizza, and I don’t mean your grocery store standards like Pizza Corner (a North Dakota late-night staple). Nope, we wanted to elevate the frozen pizza game and experiment with a few national favorites. My favorite pizza joint is Beau Jo’s … Continue reading Pizza Battle 2022
This is a duel of the fancy bottle bourbons! I really should have included some Willett based on that description but for Father’s Day 2019 I opted for Blanton’s and Old Fitzgerald. Two great options to say the least! Blanton’s So, I’m a big fan of the Buffalo Trace Distillery! Blanton’s was first launched in the mid 80’s by master distiller Elmer T. Lee (that … Continue reading 2019 Bourbon Battle – Round 3
My drink of choice is bourbon. I love Bourbon! It’s a classic, simple, American drink; it’s appropriate and desirable to drink 365 days a year! Whether neat, on the rocks, or in a cocktail you can’t go wrong with Bourbon. That said, a little variety in life is good for us. So, when the snow melts and the temperature warms (about Memorial Day) I start … Continue reading 100 Days of Gin
Welcome to the 2nd Round of the 2019 Bourbon Battle! This battle is a little more of a rumble instead of the knockout we had in Round 1. These three are pretty different and all have their unique qualities. Tonight’s battel includes: Henry McKenna Single Barrel (10 Year) Elijah Craig Barrel Proof – B517 (12 year) Bulleit (10 year) Henry McKenna Single Barrel (10 Year) … Continue reading 2019 Bourbon Battle – Round 2
I laugh every time I read a review about a bourbon. Here is an example for one of the bourbons I’m comparing tonight: “Upfront and rather oak-filled. There’s orange blossom honey, tangerines, and vanilla extract with a faint hint of butterscotch and toasted marshmallow as well. Lesser notes of sweet corn ice cream and a bit of toasted coconut.” I really enjoy bourbon, but I … Continue reading 2019 Bourbon Battle – Round 1
Growing up in North Dakota, pheasants are on the dinner table when hunting season begins and depending on your success it hopefully remains on your table for months into the new year. Our family’s absolute favorite way to prepare pheasant is to make Pheasant Tortilla Soup! It’s easy and delicious. Ingredients: ½ cup of diced onion 1 can of diced tomatoes 1 can chicken broth … Continue reading Pheasant Tortilla Soup
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