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Archive for EditorialFood Network ListensMay 7, 2008 5:32 AM || 1 CommentsIt would appear that the Food Network listens. Be it me, that is not to be seen at this time. However, since writing my (now world-famous) letter to the Food... A Good Meal is (sometimes) Just In the FreezerApril 22, 2008 8:00 PM || 5 CommentsIf you watched the Food Network, Fine Living TV, Travel Channel, and Discovery nonstop, you might get the impression that you as a person should be cooking every meal at... Cheese and Open Flames Don't MixMarch 18, 2008 4:50 PM || 5 CommentsFunny I should mention this, there has been a small rash of cheese and grill related entries here on Men in Aprons. During this time, though, I have come to... Sound Off For Food BlogsJanuary 8, 2008 10:12 PM || 13 CommentsI am in the market to add to my shrinking list of food feeds to my RSS reader. Since losing about 12 or so of my regular reads this past... Did You Get Cooking-Related Gifts for X-Mas?January 2, 2008 10:02 PM || 12 CommentsOver the last 3 years, a standing rule has developed in our household and extended families when it comes to purchasing gifts: No cookbooks and no cooking-related items unless specifically... Happy 3rd Anniversary to Us!January 1, 2008 9:10 AM || 4 CommentsAnother year, another batch of good food in the annual bank. Along with that, a few hundred posts here on the blog and there's plenty more in mind. Now that... How Much of This Blood is His?December 11, 2007 8:35 AM || 5 CommentsThis is me: That's me after losing about 3 tablespoons of blood out the tip of my thumb at the hands (HA!) of my Henckel's Chef knife. For a better... Mods to 1st Gen TEC GrillDecember 10, 2007 9:25 AM || 1 CommentsWhen Char-Broil released the first generation TEC infrared grills earlier this year, I don't think they expected that the rotisserie issue to become such a big joke in the... Most Adventurous, Dude.November 29, 2007 8:29 PM || 6 CommentsThere comes a point in everyone's lives when someone holds out a piece of food that is new, interesting, vile, disgusting, weird, strange, gross, or otherwise off of our normal... An Open Letter to The Food NetworkNovember 12, 2007 9:17 PM || 9 CommentsDear Food Network, You are a daily part of my life. I know your channel number in my Dish Network directory by heart. You are the first channel I surf... The Other Thanksgiving MeatNovember 11, 2007 8:50 PM || 4 CommentsNo self-respecting Thanksgiving dinner is complete without Turkey. That is, unless you are allergic to triptophan or something. But rarely do I respect any Thanksgiving dinner that doesn't offer at... The Big Easy, ExplainedNovember 4, 2007 1:20 PM || 1 CommentsChar-Broil was nice enough to send me The Big Easy infrared Turkey Fryer to try out last month, and it sure has created a lot of buzz. Not only... Making Our Way the Only Way We Know HowNovember 2, 2007 12:12 PM || 3 CommentsFear is the path of the dark side. Fear leads to anger. Anger leads to hate. Hate leads to ... suffering. -Jedi Master Yoda So many other businesses and media... What My Kitchen Cannot Live WithoutOctober 20, 2007 7:59 PM || 0 CommentsI was asked by Chew On That to submit my entry for the one ingredient in my pantry that I just can't live without. Now doesn't that spark some... Pros and Cons of Frying Your TurkeyOctober 14, 2007 12:12 PM || 1 CommentsWith the release of Char-Broil's The Big Easy Infrared Oil-less Turkey Fryer, I've been doing a lot of thinking about the act of frying a turkey and why it is... TEC Buzz: Engineering Flaw Cause "Internet Uproar"September 21, 2007 8:18 PM || 0 CommentsI've been following a developing story this week, and only now have the official word from Char-Broil. Early this week, Derrick Riches, of bbq.about.com, reported on consumer's experience with a... Silcone Spatulas All the RageSeptember 12, 2007 8:39 PM || 3 CommentsWe are really excited here at Men in Aprons headquarters to announce the return of the poll. Since the big redesign last month, I've been moving the poll around into... The Spatula Also StirsAugust 27, 2007 8:22 PM || 1 CommentsIconically speaking, the chef's knife is the symbol of a chef, at least in modern times. Chefs are typically pictured holding a large knife, menacingly, as if to intimidate us... The Last SupperJuly 29, 2007 8:42 PM || 3 CommentsMy name is Adam and I’m from Texas. In Texas, we have the death penalty and we USE it! That’s right. If you come to our state and kill someone,... Chisholm Trail Roundup Round UpJune 28, 2007 3:29 PM || 2 CommentsCompeting in our second only BBQ cookoff, Team Que & A scored a top 20 finish in ribs this weekend at the Chisholm Trail Round Up in Lockhart, Texas.... 10 Ways to NOT Be a Man in an Apron This Father's DayJune 11, 2007 3:12 PM || 1 CommentsFrom New Year's to Valentines and Easter to Mother's Day, we're tired doggonnit. We've been cooking for you all year long and we need a break. Oh sure, the countless... 5 Things About MeFebruary 19, 2007 8:26 AM || 5 CommentsGreetings out there in internet land! I know a lot of you are reading this via your feed aggregator or your feedblitz email notification. Most of the time I try... 5 Things About MeFebruary 19, 2007 8:26 AM || 5 CommentsGreetings out there in internet land! I know a lot of you are reading this via your feed aggregator or your feedblitz email notification. Most of the time I try... More of Our Cooking MistakesFebruary 14, 2007 8:00 AM || 10 CommentsLast year I wrote a short post about how we learn as home chefs by burning or otherwise ruining perectly good food. The topic is on my mind again as... More of Our Cooking MistakesFebruary 14, 2007 8:00 AM || 10 CommentsLast year I wrote a short post about how we learn as home chefs by burning or otherwise ruining perectly good food. The topic is on my mind again as... Six Tips to Spice Up Valentine's Dinner For Your WomanJanuary 24, 2007 10:50 AM || 3 CommentsValentine's Day is approaching fast, and many of us dudes would rather reserve a table at Chez Pierre than cook a meal. However, if you really want to impress your... Resolve to Change Your LifeJanuary 4, 2007 9:29 PM || 7 CommentsI'm not a big fan of New Year's resolutions. I prefere to take a Dr. Phil-ish type of approach to making changes to my life. I do not make resolutions... Resolve to Change Your LifeJanuary 4, 2007 9:29 PM || 7 CommentsI'm not a big fan of New Year's resolutions. I prefere to take a Dr. Phil-ish type of approach to making changes to my life. I do not make resolutions... Gingerbread House Picture ShareDecember 24, 2006 10:05 AM || 6 CommentsTheWife and my oldest son made a gingerbread house for Christmas this year. Aside from the candies, it was all from scratch. She made the gingerbread from scratch, according to... A Fork to be Reckoned WithDecember 13, 2006 6:18 AM || 0 CommentsThe following is a short essay I wrote for Get Your Grill On and for Brian Pearcy's essay contest. The experience was very challenging, as I limited myself to 500... A Fork to be Reckoned WithDecember 13, 2006 6:18 AM || 0 CommentsThe following is a short essay I wrote for Get Your Grill On and for Brian Pearcy's essay contest. The experience was very challenging, as I limited myself to 500... Music to Cook ByDecember 4, 2006 7:59 PM || 8 CommentsIf we went by what plays over the cooking shows on the Food Network, most of us would probably be listening to non-descript jazzy funky techno-pop. In the case of... When Que Worlds CollideOctober 13, 2006 3:18 PM || 1 CommentsI could have had corned beef sandwiches from Carnegie Deli, Bagels and Lox from ... well, anywhere. Nathan's Hot Dogs. Or perhaps falafel from that guy on the corner. The... Nuggets, TX-OU Weekend EditionOctober 7, 2006 9:49 AM || 0 CommentsFirst and foremost ... Hook 'Em Horns! Bet the hell outta OU! Should be a good game today, one in which I am dearly looking forward to watching. Not just... 5 Things to Keep You Grilling After Labor DaySeptember 19, 2006 2:12 PM || 2 CommentsI keep getting emails and comments talking about how grilling season is coming to a close. It is disheartening to hear attitudes like this because I think that grilling and... 5 Things to Eat Before You DieSeptember 5, 2006 9:16 PM || 2 CommentsI usually don't like participating in Memes. The reasons why are pretty strong and opinionated, but that doesn't belong on this particular weblog. However, when Tyler and Amanda tagged me... What's New in Food?August 28, 2006 2:13 PM || 3 CommentsThere is nothing new in food. Scratch that, there's not that much new in food, and what there is new could be classified as disgusting and a waste of time.... The Battle of the FrankfurtersAugust 24, 2006 10:50 AM || 1 CommentsThe latest Men in Aprons poll is over, and I wanted to cover the topic of hot dogs and grilled links of the sort. A few weeks ago, I wrote... Is Pleasure Behind Obesity?August 6, 2006 10:19 AM || 5 CommentsI have been remiss to write about the issues of obesity and overeating at Men in Aprons, mainly because I like to focus on the positive aspects of food. The... Hell's Kitchen, The Comic #1July 28, 2006 8:48 AM || 0 CommentsSometimes things get so serious here on Men in Aprons, I forget that this is supposed to be fun. What with trolls and j-holes, spammers, and food snobs, it's easy... Ever Cooked with Beer?June 17, 2006 10:31 PM || 2 CommentsThe poll for this past week is now closed. Have you ever cooked with beer? The answer was a resounding yes from the Men in Aprons readership. 88% of the... Grilling is Harder Than BakingMay 16, 2006 10:47 AM || 5 CommentsThis topic has been on my mind for a while now, considering that we are deep in the heart of National BBQ Month. Believe it or not, I get agreement... What Does It Take to be a Man?May 14, 2006 2:18 PM || 1 CommentsLadies ... please look away. I'm about to talk to the menfolk for a moment. Can you guess what I'm doing today? Look down there at that picture and you... Texas Wine and Food DayMay 4, 2006 10:20 AM || 0 CommentsRecently, TheWife and I had an opportunity to attend the Texas Food and Wine Day at Grapevine Market in Austin. Grapevine is an all-in-one liquore-beer-wine and gourmet food store that... Show us your kitchen entryApril 25, 2006 2:53 PM || 0 CommentsA while back, I asked everyone to send me pictures of your battlegrounds ... you know where you do battle against meat, vegetables, fruits, cakes, and pies. You know, your... Easter HamApril 18, 2006 3:30 PM || 0 CommentsListen now. Listen up, and hear me good. If you know me, then you know my affinity for ham. I love ham. And I don't mean no shaved ham from... Capsaicin CornerApril 6, 2006 8:47 AM || 0 CommentsWhy do chile peppers burn? One might say that it was what they were put on this earth to do, just as I was put on this earth to... Weird Foods You EatApril 4, 2006 11:11 AM || 0 CommentsWhen you get married, each person brings a lot into the marriage. Furniture, CDs, appliances, clothes, and personal food likes and dislikes. Some of these likes can be construed as... Show Us Your KitchenMarch 28, 2006 9:46 PM || 0 CommentsHere is a picture of the place where I get the cooking done. Well, not including the grilling. That's a whole seperate entry. I had my house built about... Blogging KarmaMarch 26, 2006 3:56 PM || 0 CommentsKarma decided to teach me a lesson on Friday, one which I don't think I'll forget for a while. In my spare time, I decided to hit the internet and... What Won't You Eat?March 23, 2006 2:09 PM || 0 CommentsLast night I did an interview with Brian Moon of LocoLuna Hot Sauces for the next episode of The Men in Aprons Show. My "traditional first question" is always What... National Meatout DayMarch 20, 2006 7:26 PM || 0 CommentsEvery year, some hopeless saps decide to throw their own one-day version of Lent and abstain from eating meat for an entire day. This is called Meatout,where you the objectionist... Nutritional Value of MushroomsMarch 20, 2006 10:50 AM || 0 CommentsIn another episode of "Is this good for you?" I bring you the magic mushrooms, those tasty fungi that we love to saute, stuff, braise, slice, and caramelize. In December,... St. Patrick's Day: Corned Beef ExplainedMarch 17, 2006 8:00 AM || 0 CommentsHappy St. Patrick's Day! I hope that you are prepared for a good old-fashioned Irish celebration: drinking and puking! But on this day, it is a question that drives us.... Food Bloggers Unite!March 15, 2006 8:00 AM || 0 CommentsWhy do food bloggers do what we do? This is a question that has been rolling around in my head for a few weeks, one that has been difficult to... 3 Food TranslationsMarch 9, 2006 10:02 PM || 0 CommentsWhen trying to understand food and cooking, sometimes things can get slightly confusing, since the language can sometimes get lost in translation. There are a number of food items that... Don't Drink Cooking SherryFebruary 17, 2006 11:57 AM || 0 CommentsEver heard a cooking show or chef tell you not to over salt your food when cooking with cooking sherry since it has so much salt in it? Ever wonder... Chicken Soup For the SickFebruary 12, 2006 8:57 PM || 0 CommentsQ: When is a man not a man? A: When he's sick. In that case, he's a big fat whiny crybaby. I'll be the first to admit that i'm a... You Are What You DrinkFebruary 2, 2006 1:06 PM || 0 CommentsWe've been talking quite a bit lately about beverages here at MIA, and there is more to come. Namely froom the 21st Episode of the Men in Aprons Show. Right... Men in Aprons - The Comic, part 3January 30, 2006 9:57 PM || 0 CommentsMen in Aprons - The Comic is a little bit of fun that I indulge in every once in a while over at a great web site called Strip Creator.... GlamorizationJanuary 19, 2006 7:00 AM || 0 CommentsFood bloggers do it all. We do it with the lights on and with chocolate! That's right, not only do we cook, experiment, and eat, we also get on our... Men in ApronsJanuary 11, 2006 9:00 AM || 0 CommentsI have written before about getting your kids into the kitchen, but I just had to share this picture with the world. That's me, the bearded one on left.... Hot Sauce ExposedJanuary 9, 2006 11:15 AM || 0 CommentsAs I was getting my ultimate cheeseburger at Jack in the Box Thursday afternoon, I stopped off at the condiment bar to pick up some ketchup. Before the tiny packets... Men in Aprons - The Comic, part 2January 3, 2006 9:48 AM || 0 CommentsThe latest edition of the Men in Aprons Comic is now available.... Men in Aprons - The Comic, part 1December 14, 2005 10:28 PM || 0 CommentsI just found this great site for making your own comic strip, you know, that kind where it's three panels of the same two people talking to each other.... Skinny WomenDecember 6, 2005 1:56 PM || 5 CommentsIf you have been listening to the Men in Aprons Show, then you know that I end every show with a portion of a song called Skinny Women by Captain... Grilling CommandmentsDecember 2, 2005 2:58 PM || 2 CommentsQ'ing with Johnny has the 7 commandments of grilling. Thou Shalt Not Leave The Grill Unattended!When you put somethin' on the"Q" check it OFTEN! Don't go inside and make the... Cry Me a RiverOctober 26, 2005 6:00 AM || 2 Comments"I will not move my army without onions!" --Ulysses S. Grant When I was pledging my fraternity back in '93, the actives had a great hazing game called "Apples and... 21st Century ElvisOctober 21, 2005 1:03 PM || 0 CommentsFelt like shooting out the computer monitor this morning, just like Elvis used to do with the television set. I'm not going to go into a big rant on this,... Boys II MenOctober 16, 2005 11:32 AM || 1 CommentsStart them early. That's my official stance on getting the kids in the kitchen. I can't remember back that far, so I'm not sure how old I was when I... More Notes and PimpingOctober 12, 2005 12:27 PM || 2 CommentsThis may be the only time I do this, but I'd like to shout out to some of the Search Engine trawlers out there. This is very "diaryland" or teenie-bopper... What We Can Learn From the FrenchOctober 6, 2005 6:00 AM || 2 CommentsThe French ... goodness gracious, the French .... have a term called Mise En Place. It is pronounced "Meez On Ploss." Essentially, it is a frenchified, wussified version of the... Think About the FutureOctober 4, 2005 6:00 AM || 2 CommentsI have a very difficult time gauging the response to this site, as many folks who visit rarely, if ever, make a comment. When I have asked folks directly about... Meat 'N TatersApril 7, 2005 8:48 AM || 1 CommentsBeing in a household where one child is breastfed is not an easy experience. Case in point: the feeder's diet. Since young Alexander has taken well to breastfeeding, we have... VICESMarch 21, 2005 9:02 PM || 2 CommentsConsidering that I've managed to stay clean, sober and married to the same woman for over 35 years, I guess it's no surprise that I don't have many vices. Oh,... Rest in Peace, Justin, but...February 21, 2005 8:53 PM || 4 CommentsAnyone who knows me, or is even in my presence more than 30 seconds, knows that Justin Wilson is one of my heroes. I say "is" and not "was", because... Vertically Challenged, PleaseFebruary 10, 2005 2:19 PM || 2 CommentsAnyway, like I was sayin', shrimp is the fruit of the sea. You can barbecue it, boil it, broil it, bake it, sautee it. Dey's uh ... shrimp-kabobs, shrimp creole,... Just Get in There and Do It!January 6, 2005 3:50 PM || 0 CommentsJust Get in There and Do It! Don't be afraid. Go boil some water. Slice some bread. Defrost some chicken. Don't be .... well, chicken! The kitchen was not meant... |
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Since winter of 2004, I have been exploring the world of cooking and helping out my fellow men in their quests to better themselves in the kitchen. My name is Adam Byrd, you can learn more about me and my mission on my