Villains Tavern – 1356 Palmetto Street Los Angeles, CA 90013-2229 This tavern is brand new in the Los Angeles area, being only operational for six weeks thus far. If you were looking for a new tavern to haunt, with styles of Victorian, Gothic and a hint of Masonic, then this is the place for you. [...]

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 [...]

I decided to throw another “hookah under the stars” feast.

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 [...]

Sunday: Since my Sunday meal was devoured the night before, we had to figure out what to make for lunch.   The previous day, while shopping at Trader Joe’s, we picked up two packages of ready-made pizza dough in a bag and pizza sauce in a jar. Well it was a no brainer, we’d make pizza.  [...]

A good friend of mine, L. Taiwan Green came over a few weeks ago to check out the amazing kitchen that is in the home I’m renting.  The home was my grandfather’s & grandmother’s home, where my mother was raised.  The home was build in 1949 my by great-grandfather and at the time, was an [...]

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 Back in the early 2000′s I lived on Blackburn Avenue and like others whom live on that street – it was Apartment & duplex living.  I had a small kitchen, and a large window that opened, which allowed me to vent my areas when I cooked.  I sat down, and wanted to [...]

© 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, [...]