Beef Chili with Bacon and Black Beans

Beef Chili with Bacon and Black Beans

The above photo is an “everything is in the pot” shot, not the finished chili, which must be simmered for two hours after this stage. I have a go-to chili recipe that uses ground beef, black beans and red bell pepper. I keep it in my Notes application so...
Jambalaya Or Something Like It

Jambalaya Or Something Like It

Today being Sunday I thought I’d make something nice for dinner that I could also take to work to share for lunch tomorrow. But what to make? I want something both simple and delicious. I’ve done enchiladas recently. And black bean chili. I have this great Cook’s...
Five Ingredient Enchiladas

Five Ingredient Enchiladas

Bang these five items together in a 13×9 baking dish and you end up with green chicken enchiladas that are almost too good to be true. It feels like cheating. You can’t possibly make something this good with just a few convenience items. Yet here we are.  I...
Death of a Cheap Keurig

Death of a Cheap Keurig

My “Keurig K-Compact Single-Serve K-Cup Pod Coffee Maker (Imperial Red)” died a few days ago. The electronics just stopped working. When I plug it in, every light lights up (which is weird), and the buttons are non-responsive. So I ordered a new one. But...
Welcome, Jersey Mike’s!

Welcome, Jersey Mike’s!

My fellow West Benders, I know what you are thinking. We absolutely do not need another sub sandwich shop in town. I mean, there’s already what like six of them here? We’re like the sub sandwich capital of the world. Furthermore, we most certainly do not need another...
Mayonnaise: No

Mayonnaise: No

I was just reading this fascinating article about people with an aversion to white condiments. I get where they’re coming from although I don’t have quite so bad a case as they describe. My aversion is reserved solely for that cold French mother sauce, mayonnaise.  I...