Monthly Archives: July 2009

Lou's Cafe

Posted on July 27, 2009 by tyronebcookin

If you ever find yourself somewhere in between Los Gatos, Campbell, and San Jose you should stop by Lou’s Cafe for some coffee. And of course a bite to eat!

My wife and I have managed to go about once every other week (more like every week lately!) when both our schedules afford us a midweek day off together. I love the coffee and old-timey diner feel (and the food) and Steph loves the French Toast and Belgian Waffles, not both at the same time though… READ MORE!

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Equipment 4 Small Kitchens & Small Budgets

Posted on July 20, 2009 by tyronebcookin

[Warning: this post will be longer than my usual ones, but it will include links, list, and pictures to help the small kitchen with small budget get equipped for maximum food.]

At the end of May there was a question posted at SeriousEats.com (of which I am a member) which garnered up to 64 comments:

What does a young foodie/recent grad need in his kitchen?

After reading several of the comments I also commented, but I believe it will be helpful to anyone with a small kitchen, small budget, or both combined. Most of you know that… READ MORE!

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Pickle Things

Posted on July 16, 2009 by tyronebcookin

This is an easy experiment I think you will like. If you have a certain favorite pickle or pickled vegetable that you buy at the store then after eating all the contents inside the jar save the ‘pickling’ juice or liquid.

You can then experiment buy adding more cucumber or other vegetable back to the liquid and give it a good 5 to 7 days back in the refrigerator before trying/eating your newest pickled treat.

Additional things you can do:

add more herb/spices or

Watermelon Carving

Posted on July 10, 2009 by tyronebcookin

Just this past week I carved 2 watermelons for a July 4th BBQ at Church. One of the ladies that knows my wife figured out that I know how to do these kinds of things and emailed me to see would I be willing to do them with the churches logo, and the summer nights logo they use. I said sure.

It had been over a year since I last carved one. There’s not much high demand for carved watermelons in Monrovia Liberia, West Africa (where I… READ MORE!

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Crazy Cravings and A&W Rootbeer

Posted on July 5, 2009 by tyronebcookin

Most of you know by now (if you follow me on facebook, twitter, or this site) when I get a craving I usually try to indulge in it, go for it, or ‘do it’ the next time I get a chance. For example: One day last week I had Butterfinger Ice Cream for breakfast. Its just that simple.

The newest craving I had that came on real strong was something I first learned about years ago (like when I was 16) when I worked at A&W Rootbeer… READ MORE!