The man certainly enjoys his meals and loves to showcase delectable foods, good drinks, and great restaurants (and the occasional food truck). Michael exercises off the calories as much as he can after sharing his experience, photos, and stories of what and where to eat. Apologies in advance for a lot of bourbon reviews.
Can Pizza Ovens Beat Regular Ones? I don't eat pizza too often (carbs!) and I certainly don't make a lot of pizza. I remember rolling out some Pillsbury dough on a baking sheet, tossing some cheese and spices on it, and hoping for the best. I might as well have...
Which BBQ Grill or Smoker Is Right? We love cooking outdoors in Texas and there are many ways to do it. Charcoal, gas, pellets, and more. I'm always searching for new devices and styles to either grill, char, boil, steam, smoke, and fry. Here I compare the Kamado Joe...
Growing up I thought the coolest thing ever was to a) have a swimming pool, b) know someone with a pool, c) go on a vacation at a hotel with a pool. Hot summers were meant to be enjoyed either playing Marco Polo or lounging in a chair with a cold beverage. Over the...
A Visit to Margaritaville Lake Resort, TX If Disney can create fun resorts and theme parks, then why can’t the great balladeer Jimmy Buffett do the same thing. He may not be as famous as the mouse, but he certainly has a worldwide following of fun-loving fans who...
CES 2022: Make Me a Drink, Mr. Robot Nothing better than a finely mixed cocktail, right? Well actually there is...when you don't have to tip the bartender. Automatic cocktail making machines have been on the market for a few years. Similar to countertop, automatic...
Here we go. Latest edition of FIRED UP WITH GARF - the official podcast of FireDisc Cookers. This month we are touring (and sampling) freshly-made beer from Buffalo Bayou Brewing Company in Houston. Come along for the ride and also check...
Summer Outdoor Cooking & Grilling Outdoor cooking is the way to go, especially in Texas. Here are some ideas and items I featured during a recent appearance on Great Day Houston (CBS). Whether it is propane or charcoal, there are many...
The Ultimate Enchilada Recipe Ok, so maybe I using a bit of hyperbole. I am an enchie fan. A big one. Probably my fave comfort food of all time. You can judge a TexMex restaurant by its enchiladas - cheese and onion, please. I remember my grandparents taking me to...
Of course, we need to be supporting local restaurants and businesses during these trying times. Tune into our nightly “Drive-Thru Dining Chronicles” (the pandemic version). It’s simple, fun, and yummy. Be it delivery or pick-up, be sure to...
Of course we need to be supporting local restaurants and businesses during these trying times. Tune into our nightly “Drive-Thru Dining Chronicles” (the pandemic version). It’s simple, fun, and yummy. Be it delivery or pick-up, be sure to tip your waitstaff, manager,...