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January 2012

American Tots

These little guys are a great Superbowl Snack, They take a bit longer to whip up then some of these other appetizers that I have listed, but they’re definitely worth it.

Bacon Wrapped Cheddar Tots
Bacon Wrapped Cheddar Tots

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The Prince

In addressing the question of whether it is better to be loved or feared, Machiavelli writes, “The answer is that one would like to be… Read More »The Prince

Spicy Pickled Garlic

Garlic is by far my favorite thing in the world next to Bacon, this is a way to pickle up some Spicy Garlic that will last for about a month in the ‘fridge.  I like to add about a tablespoon of Ghost Pepper Powder, which is way more than most people like, it’s a ton of heat, but it makes for a great one Garlic popper snack.

Pickled Spicy Garlic
Pickled Spicy Garlic

Carne / Pollo Asada Marinade

Since moving to the Southwest, I’ve been addicted to Carne Asada, which is just a think flank steak that’s been marinated for a day or 2 in fresh citrus juice and spices.  It’s such a flavorful meat and the citrus gives it a great flavor that you don’t normally get with the regular oil and vinegar type of marinades.  This marinade will work great with Steak or Chicken, or even thick cut vegetables for the grill. Try it for your next barbecue.

Carne Asada Fresh On The Grill
Carne Asada Fresh On The Grill

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Pretzel Nibblers

I had these appetizers the other night and they are a great appetizer. It’s a nice change up to the normal bread or biscuits before a meal. The place I went to was serving these and a cheese fondue hot pot for dipping them in. This recipe is for making the soft pretzel dough, which wil save you tons of money instead of buying the boxes at the store if you like soft pretzels.

Fresh Baked Pretzel Bites
Fresh Baked Pretzel Bites

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Bacon Cheddar Fondue Dip

Here’s a great fondue cheese that you can use for dipping in the awesome pretzel bites that you made because you read it on here, hint hint.  This is a good mix of cheese and has a nice bacon top note which blends well with the creaminess of the cheeses.

Bacon Infused Fondue Cheese for Pretzel Bites
Bacon Infused Fondue Cheese for Pretzel Bites

Bacon Bloody Mary

Here’s a recipe for a Bacon Bloody Mary. This is everything you need for breakfast all in one tasty glass.  I tried one of these at this restaurant in Scottsdale called Culinary Dropout.  It’s a neat place that had a great list of cocktails and this was one of them. You can whip one of these up using the Bacon Infused Vodka and garnish with a fresh slice of bacon.

Bacon Infused Mary
Bacon Infused Mary

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Bacon Infused Vodka

This weekend, I went to a place here in Scottsdale called Culinary Dropout, that puts a new spin on going out for dinner.  They had a great list of cocktails and this was probably the best one that I seen.  It’s a little expensive, so this recipe will get you the delicious bacon vodka without dropping $10 a drink.

Greasey Delicious Bacon
Greasey Delicious Bacon

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Megaupload Seizure List

So the Feds hit Megaupload last week.  What is surprising is seeing the true wealth behind MU.  For a company hosting downloads, their revenue was millions and millions of dollars.  After the government cracked down, they itemized almost everything. Here’s a list of what they took:

MegaUpload
MegaUpload