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Farmhouse Cheddar and Irish Stout Fondue with New Potatoes

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Fondue. It’s fun to say. It’s fun to eat. But is it fun to drink? I don’t think so. You might pierce your cheek or burn your lips. So I just have to say, “sorry, no fondue for you, come back next week and order a double”. Because there’s just no way I can come more »

Dark and Stormy Cocktail

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I love rum. Its flavor profile makes it work so well in so many different ways. Take the Classic Dark and Stormy. It’s made with dark rum and has a very bold taste. It’s typically considered a warm weather cocktail with its roots in the white sands of Bermuda. It’s a staple in the Caribbean more »

Pomegranate Chicken

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As soon as I saw that we were using pomegranates this week, my mind turned to exotic lands. I immediately thought of the countries in the Middle East where they use vibrant spices in their recipes. Thick molasses, curries, lemony sumac and pomegranates. With the hopes of cold weather visiting us soon, I have been more »

Big Apple Manhattan Cocktail

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You know we here at The Back Burner are having a week-long tribute to the apple, and it’s crossed my mind that nobody has even bothered to make a nice toast to the apple in celebration. So, like your long-winded Uncle Arthur who can’t just stand up and say “Good Health,”  I’m the guy that more »