I’ve said before that trying to figure out measurements while Joey cooks is pretty much a herculean feat. He’s a man who always measures with his heart. And, boy, does his heart love our spice cabinet. That’s perfectly fine with me, though, because he is great at combining flavors, and he’s also the person you …
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With the Chiefs out of the Super Bowl this year, it felt like there was a lot less pressure for Joey and I in hosting our annual party. But that also meant a lot of hemming and hawing from our friends and family about attending. It’s tough to commit to a Sunday night when you …
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One of our friends likes to say that he won’t order foods from a restaurant that are easy to make at home. Instead, he tries to order dishes that he would never make for himself. The list includes plenty of time-consuming, delicious meals. For me, one of those items is tamales. I did make tamales …
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When the Mexican American Fastpitch Softball Tournament rolls into Newton every summer, Joey and I try to make it out to watch a few hours of the action. The games are definitely entertaining, but if I’m being honest, I’m mostly there for the food. Trying to pick what to eat from the various vendors is …
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Often, I launch this column by telling you a story that ties into whatever the week’s recipe is going to be. This week, however, I wanted to talk ingredients, because if you’re like me, this recipe is going to be a bit of a scavenger hunt through your local grocery store. My sister-in-law makes amazing …
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