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Barbeque Dry Rub Recipe for Pork

If you’d like to do something a little different in your BBQ smoker but still want a traditional meal, try smoking pork butt using a barbeque dry rub. You’ll get a highly flavorful piece of smoked meat, cheaply and easily. All you need for this undertaking is a few basic ingredients for the rub, some charcoal and wood chips, a smoker, and a cut of pork butt around nine pounds in weight. Contrary to common perception, a pork butt is not the hind quarters of the pig. It’s actually the shoulder of the pig, where the leg “butts” up against the shoulder blade. The meat in this location is very flavorful and is ideal for a BBQ smoker. read more..

Discovering Easy Cooking Recipes From Around The World

There are many different areas that make every country around the world unique somehow. The language, traditions, beliefs, clothing and foods all make up these very individual cultures. It is possible to sample different countries through books, movies, language classes and easy cooking recipes without ever leaving your home or city. This is certainly something that you and your family can enjoy and experience together. read more..

Pint Size Cooking Made Easy For Kids

The cooking bug always knows when to strike, and it seems to be nipping very early in age. The desire is furthered along by great play cooking toys and a great imagination. Many popular toy maker brands have created miniature kitchens with plastic everything, from pots and pans to sunny-side-up eggs and bacon strips. Pretend cooking is made very easy for inquisitive toddlers to begin experiencing fun in their own tiny kitchens. read more..

Going Natural: Easy Cooking At The Campfire

One of the most popular summertime activities for groups, families, and even as a solo adventure is camping. The stars, the warm summer air, and the nightly cricket orchestra and lightening bug presentation make for a fun memorable time. It is an excellent opportunity to escape the hectic and sometimes stress-filled environment and just relax, without a care in the world. It is time to grab your sleeping bag and turn off the cell phone. read more..

Mexican Style Recipes Beyond the Traditional

Say Mexican style recipes and most people will think of burritos and tacos. But those, and other very heavy foods, are the traditional product primarily of Northern Mexico. There’s much more to the country and its cuisine. Not only are there regional differences, but Mexico itself is a diverse land of Aztec, Mayan and Spanish influences, with a bit of French thrown in for good measure. read more..