I like to remind you, that our great nation was founded with the ideal of freedom of many different avenues, speech, thought, and of will. People came from all points around the globe to share and treasure this experience that has shaped our great nation. The traditional “Americana” term is really a fusion of food, cooked outdoors on a BBQ Grill (or a Kitchen Grill for that matter), and something that was more of a family & friend event. What transpired that evening was nothing short of this great concept that we all treasure. The part that was stunning was the cost, $35.00 per person.

So I decided on a post 4th of July 2010 bash-out in Big Bear, I’d make the Monday Stoup…. What you’ll need: Crock-Pot Sharp Knife Cutting Board Colander Ingredients: 1 can Blue Ribbon Pabst Beer 1 qt. Manischewitz Kosher Beef Broth S&W Premium 50% Less Sodium cans of: Frijoles Pinto beans White beans Chili beans [...]

The following is an impromptu stew that I had thought up. I recently purchased three critical stew magazines, The Best of Fine Cooking – Soups & Stews, Cooking Light Soups & Stews and La Cucina Italiana – February 2010 issue. After looking at hundreds of different stew recipes, I formed one in my mind, that [...]

So last night I wanted to be a little creative, and modify a meal my friend Micol made for me on Sunday night. The following is a descriptive process to repeat this on your own.

So last night my little sister decided to order pizza and ordered from Domino’s Pizza, Inc. and I was curios about the hype, that they have added new spices to their sauces, and changed the way they make the bread. So when the two medium pies arrived, one was with mushrooms, the other was a [...]

More from that famous cookbook that was created by the students, teachers and friends of Thomas Star King Junior High back in the early 80′s where my mom was a history teacher (retired now).   I hope you enjoy this recipe as much as I enjoy eating it. 2 lbs large mushrooms (about 24) 4 bacon [...]

© Geoffrey Schumann For Father’s day 2009, my dad wanted a family style BBQ for his gift. This is one of the recipies that were served that day. My father loves hot foods, and when he tasted my sweet & spicy chicken, he rated it on a heat level of 7, so to anyone else, [...]

© Geoffrey Schumann Everybody at some point in his or her lives, have had a meatball sandwich, or meatball soup.  This is my version of meatballs; I hope you enjoy them as much as I do. Ingredients: •    1 pound fresh ground beef (butcher’s choice) •    1 oz of Danté’s Pleasure (my custom spice blend) [...]

So last night, my date and I ended up at Rush Street for a bite.  The minute you walk in, you feel like you’ve stepped through doorway right into the heart of Chicago’s dining experience that you would come to expect if you’ve eaten anywhere off of Rush Street, Chicago Illinois.  To my right, an [...]