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By Jon Griffin

This is a very simple but delicious Mexican style salsa. I learned how to make this when I was living in Mexico City. One of the tricks is not to use to…

By Jon Griffin

I wanted to make some hard boiled eggs today and figured I would do some research.

Yes I know, you already know how to make hard boiled eggs. Well guess what, so do…

Corned Beef Basics

First seen in Irish-American households in New York’s Lower East Side around the 1880’s, Irish immigrants were looking for something that would approximate the Irish bacon from their native Ireland. They found a…

By Jon Griffin

Preparation is the key when you’re going to cook asparagus.  There are several methods of cooking boiling, grilling, steaming, or roasting.  The microwave is also a good option when cooking asparagus.  Cut the…

By Jon Griffin

This is a quick bread that doesn’t require rising and is mellowed by the yeast addition. It is the perfect way to use your spent grains. This doesn’t work with grains that are…