Recently, I have enjoyed cooking ground beef as “smashburgers” rather than standard burgers on the grill. First, it’s a lot easier than having to go in and out to tend the grill while the burgers are cooking. Secondly and most important, Smashburgers taste great. The juices are seared into the burger, and they cook quickly. I use about a ¼ pound of low-fat ground meat (ground sirloin is ideal) … [Read more...]

The only problem with cooking is having to clean up your mess and they say the best cooks make the biggest messes. I tell my wife Nancy that, but she is not impressed with the multitude of pots and pans scattered about the kitchen after one of my “Emeril Lagassi” endeavors. Knowing that I make most of the messes, I do my share of dish washing and I have discovered an able assistant. Ms. Meyers … [Read more...]

The folks up at Forest Lakes are heartbroken as their go-to pizza shop – End Zone – has shuttered its doors. From all of us closer to town, we heartily recommend Vocelli’s to our northern neighbors. A superior pizzeria, the Vocelli’s crusts are always delicious and perfectly cooked. We especially enjoy their thin crust pizzas, and their toppings are spot on. Their salads, however, are special. … [Read more...]