I like to keep my wine knowledge a secret when I am around the snobs. I like to wait and see if they sniff the cork. 9/10 they do!

I like to keep my wine knowledge a secret when I am around the snobs. I like to wait and see if they sniff the cork. 9/10 they do!

Hey man, that garlic broth sounds like a real keeper. I like what you did with the additional flavorings. Mmmmm, pho…..what kind do you like?

Hey man, that garlic broth sounds like a real keeper. I like what you did with the additional flavorings. Mmmmm, pho…..what kind do you like?

Off topic, but crushed cornflakes make a fantastic batter for jalapeno poppers, yum!

Off topic, but crushed cornflakes make a fantastic batter for jalapeno poppers, yum!

You guys hiring?

You guys hiring?

@LurkyMcLurkerson:disqus  Yes, to echo what @TheTuckPendletonMachine:disqus said, it depends on the cook and the amount of time they put into it. I cook the 3 main ingredients separatly (meat, hominy, chili sauce) and then combine them only in the hour or so. For me, one very large pot takes about 6 hours. I cook the…

@LurkyMcLurkerson:disqus  Yes, to echo what @TheTuckPendletonMachine:disqus said, it depends on the cook and the amount of time they put into it. I cook the 3 main ingredients separatly (meat, hominy, chili sauce) and then combine them only in the hour or so. For me, one very large pot takes about 6 hours. I cook the…

I couldn't reply directly above so I'll say it here: I think that you making only a half-batch shows very good self-control. Good for you!

I couldn't reply directly above so I'll say it here: I think that you making only a half-batch shows very good self-control. Good for you!

I'll buy the masa prepared from a local taqueria at $0.99 per pound. Can't beat that. My helpers this year will be my nephew, my mom and her boyfriend. I'll do the meat and the chili sauce (which is very similar to the menudo flavor). I have pretty big mitts, but they can be manipulated accordingly for delicate…

I'll buy the masa prepared from a local taqueria at $0.99 per pound. Can't beat that. My helpers this year will be my nephew, my mom and her boyfriend. I'll do the meat and the chili sauce (which is very similar to the menudo flavor). I have pretty big mitts, but they can be manipulated accordingly for delicate…

Well done

Well done

Oh man, I REFUSE to knowingly listen to that song from Will. i . am and Ms. Spears. I wonder how long I can hold out. For anyone that has heard it, is this a New Years/Birthday/Bar Mitzvah/ anthem attempt?

Oh man, I REFUSE to knowingly listen to that song from Will. i . am and Ms. Spears. I wonder how long I can hold out. For anyone that has heard it, is this a New Years/Birthday/Bar Mitzvah/ anthem attempt?

Well it's been a bit cold and rainy and so that meant it was time to whip up a batch of menudo. I've been doing a couple of times a year for the last 6 or 7 years and it gets better each time. This time I think I nailed the flavor that I have been chasing and although my mom almost always says that anything I make is…

Well it's been a bit cold and rainy and so that meant it was time to whip up a batch of menudo. I've been doing a couple of times a year for the last 6 or 7 years and it gets better each time. This time I think I nailed the flavor that I have been chasing and although my mom almost always says that anything I make is…