cooking

I know what you're saying, "Why would I smoke Walleye?"  Smoking a walleye would be like putting ketchup on prime rib.  Smoking fish is for the kind of fish that doesn't already taste good.  But guess what, smoked walleye is pretty darn good.

I am guilty and a little miffed.  I didn't USE to wash my chicken before I cooked it, but I saw the benefits of rinsing it before cooking it.  After all, it's sitting in that chicken juice goo after thawing from the freezer and getting rid of that always made me feel better.  But, experts are now saying washing/rinsing my chicken can now be a BAD thing!

McKenna Pope is 13 and has a 4 year old brother. Her brother wants an Easy Bake Oven for Christmas, but is embarrassed to ask for one because of the "girl" colors that are available, and the teasing he would take from Uncles and friends.

Last weekend I went fishing at a friend's cabin where we always catch northern pike.  From a very young age, I was always told that Northern's weren't good eating fish.  My friend's family showed me the trick into fileting a northern.  It's all about getting those Y Bones out.  It's not that hard!

It's Easter Time!!! Have you colored eggs yet? Yep, me neither! So I always seem to either under cook or over cook. I don't mind the under cooked, but the wife and kids do. So, since I love food and like to cook, I am always looking for good recipes and tips. Here's some great tips, some I knew, some are new.

Do you enjoy cooking or food? If so, this show is for you! Taste of Home's national cooking show is coming to the Twin Ports this Saturday at the Otter Creek Convention Center at Black Bear Casino Resort just 20 minutes from Duluth.

The Taste of Home Cooking Show is coming to Black Bear on Oct 22nd!  It's sure to be a great time, so get your tickets now!  You get them now online, or also at our studios 14 E central entrance. Karen Davis (pictured) is the Taste Of Home Culinary Expert, and she talked with the Breakfast Club this morning about what to expect.  Take a listen!

Sometimes you are lucky and your child wants to help you cook.  Unfortunately, most of the time I'm grilling meat on open flame and it's not the best place for a 3 year old to lend a hand. Last night, I decided that we would make French Bread Pizza, since we had A TON of left over cheese...