Tommy's Kitchen

Nuthin’ But Tumbleweeds…..

Tommy — Tue, 30 Oct 2012 18:36:10 +0000

Testing…..Testing…..

Is this thing on?

Smithfield Country Ham, just in time for Easter

Tommy — Sun, 21 Mar 2010 13:29:59 +0000

Smithfield Country Ham

Saint Patty’s days has come and gone, and most of us have sobered up enough to start thinking of the next holiday – Easter!

Mobile Yummy Tweet Me!

Tommy — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 21:53:17 +0000

Producer/Correspondent Mary Bruce reports on DC Mobile Food Vendors using social networking to communicate with their fans…. And don’t forget to check out the featured trucks:

Curbside Cupcake

Fojol Brothers

My Corniest Post – Saint Patrick’s Day

Tommy — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 19:31:15 +0000

Corned Beef and Cabbage with Carrots, Onions, and Potatoes

One of my favorite meals I remember my mother making was her traditional corned beef and cabbage. We didn’t have it often, but I could always count on Debby cooking up a pot and smelling up the kitchen for Saint Patrick’s Day (although the dish may or may not have any relation to Ireland). When I started cooking for myself I could always count on boiling a big old hunk of corned beef brisket procured from my local supermarket.

Garden Update 6/29

Tommy — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 22:23:15 +0000

The "Back 40" Jungle...

I have started to harvest some small onions and radishes – Yum! Sliced each thinly and ate with a touch of olive oil and good sea salt….

Catching Up with Tommy in the Garden

Tommy — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 22:58:17 +0000

My little corner of Heaven!

I know what you are saying:

“Asparagus, Peas, now Vegetable gardens – Tommy, what the hell is going on? There’s not a PIG to be found! At least cook up a COW, for goodness sakes! I’d even be happy with a CHICKEN!”

Pondering Peas and Asparagus Answers

Tommy — Sun, 31 May 2009 09:47:30 +0000

Laurel Grove Farms' booth at Sherwood Farmer's Market

Spring is here!

Yes, normally at this point in time I am writing about cooking meat outdoors – Just about what every man is thinking right about now.

Tommy Teriyaki

Tommy — Sun, 17 May 2009 13:10:05 +0000

Add a cup of soy and a cup of brown sugar to a small sauce pan - Simmer gently (really - VERY gently - This can easily boil over, and believe me, you will have a mess on your hands), stirring, until the sauce is reduced to your liking. You can easily make more or less, just start with the ratio of 1:1. Some folks like theirs less sweet, and if you fall into this category, decrease the sugar or increase the amount of soy.

No, I’m Not Slacking….

Tommy — Fri, 08 May 2009 15:58:36 +0000

Walla-Wallas!

….I’m working on the Garden!

Sorry, but the Smoker and Barbie have taken a back seat for a bit – For the last month I have been re-doing the vegetable garden and putting in raised beds:

Read more on No, I’m Not Slacking…….

Goodbye Old Friend…..

Tommy — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 18:57:47 +0000

Usually friends are warm and fuzzy…I have one friend that is cold as Ice and that’s the way I like her. Unfortunately, last week she started to warm up and I didn’t like her quite as much.