Category Archives: Food

Rosemary Smoked Chicken

Posted on 7/3/2008 by Larry D. Burton

Okay, last night I grilled some chicken breasts on my charcoal grill/smoker. This had a slight twist to it. I washed and coated each breast with olive oil and then added a tad of salt and fresh ground pepper then … Continue reading →

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I don’t care what it looks like just give me taste!

Posted on 12/9/2004 by Larry D. Burton

A Florida tomato grower decided to breed his tomatoes for taste instead of looks. Now he’s having to fight a state marketing committee for the right to sell his tasty but misshappened fruit out of state. I love tomatoes but … Continue reading →

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My New Smoker

Posted on 5/28/2004 by Larry D. Burton

Last weekend I picked up a Char-Broil Silver Smoker and assembled it. This week I’ve used it twice for grilling. This weekend being Memorial Day weekend I’m going to put it to the test of smoking. My plan is to … Continue reading →

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Barbeque Rub

Posted on 5/28/2004 by Larry D. Burton

Note:This is a reprint from Justin’s Journal October 12, 2002. There appears to be some problems with the old weblog’s PHP script retrieving the archives. Because I’m going to be doing barbeque this weekend I wanted this recipe available. I’ve … Continue reading →

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Krispy Kreme Goes Healthy?

Posted on 3/12/2004 by Larry D. Burton

I love Krispy Kreme doughnuts. I allow myself to indulge in a Krispy Kreme doughnut about once a month and about once a year I’ll go crazy and eat a half a dozen in one setting. I was lucky to … Continue reading →

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Larry’s Gumbo

Posted on 10/15/2003 by Larry D. Burton

The weather is beginning to turn cooler and my appetite is running toward heartier foods. A couple of nights ago while driving home from work I decided I wanted some gumbo. I didn’t have a recipe so while I was … Continue reading →

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A Tip for Those on Atkins – No.1

Posted on 8/29/2003 by Larry D. Burton

When I first started the Atkins diet I would walk into a fast food restaurant, order a sandwich and throw away the bread. This seemed like an awful waste to me. I started ordering my sandwiches and asking them to … Continue reading →

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Atkins vs. South Beach

Posted on 8/15/2003 by Larry D. Burton

I’ve been on the Atkins Diet for a little over four weeks and I’ve lost 11 pounds. I knew the diet worked before trying it because I watched several co-workers where I use to work just melt away their weight … Continue reading →

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Orange Cooler

Posted on 8/6/2003 by Larry D. Burton

Just in case you’re interested there is a drink I’ve been making for my wife that she is fond of. This is a smoothy sort of drink made with orange Jell-OŽ. You might like it as well. 1 0.3 Oz. … Continue reading →

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Caribbean Chicken Breast

Posted on 3/20/2003 by Larry D. Burton

I’ve had a busy week and I’m anxious to spend a little time in the kitchen tonight. What’s on the menu? Caribbean Chicken Breast served with brown rice, a spinach salad and Gallo’s Twin Valley White Merlot 2001. Want the … Continue reading →

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Rosemary Salmon with Almonds

Posted on 3/14/2003 by Larry D. Burton

Here’s a dish that I fixed the other night that Gerri and I really enjoyed. Even though salmon is an oily fish and its nutrition label shows that over half its calories are derived from fat it’s suppose to be … Continue reading →

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Black Bean Salsa

Posted on 3/11/2003 by Larry D. Burton

I’ve had a lot of complements on this recipe and I’ve had to write it down for people time after time. It’s very simple to make and the heat can be adjusted to your taste. As is there is a … Continue reading →

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Healthy Cooking

Posted on 3/6/2003 by Larry D. Burton

Gerri got the lab results back from a physical she took earlier this week. Every thing was fine except her cholesterol. Her Cholesterol wasn’t fine at all. The doctor has her on medication to get it under control but there … Continue reading →

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Pasta Pot Pro Review

Posted on 2/25/2003 by Larry D. Burton

My wife got me a Pasta Pot Pro a couple of weeks ago. It’s one of those kitchen gadgets that you see on TV that’s suppose to save you all sorts of time and aggrevation in the kitchen. Actually, the … Continue reading →

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