Why do we wish people a Happy New Year?

I have always wondered what is behind the tradition of wishing EVERYONE a Happy New Year. As I peruse the postings on Facebook and Twitter this morning I am seeing hundreds of these “Happy New Year” posts. Why? Is it because we are celebrating another year lost–to good or to bad? Is it because we […]

Back in the Saddle

Hello Rabid Readers, friends and fans, it has been a while since I submitted a post under my ‘Future Home’ category. Over the past month or so a lot has gone on in the mushing experience up here in Alaska. About three weeks or so ago I took a 12 dog team out for my […]

Honey Corn Bread Muffins

I am not much of a corn bread fan but I love the corn bread muffins they serve at Boston Market. They taste even better with honey. For this recipe I would recommend Alaskan Fireweed honey or even whipped honey butter. Ingredients: 3 cups flour 1 cup corn meal 1/4 cup sugar 2 tablespoons baking […]

Stuffed Potato Soup

Stuffed Potato Soup I love soup and my wife, Michele loves stuffed baked potatoes. I think she will want to run out and make this soup this weekend! Ingredients 5 large baked potatoes. (bake at 350 degrees for 75 minutes) 5 strips bacon, cooked crispy 1/2 pound cheddar cheese, shredded 4 tablespoons butter 1 1/2 […]

Alaskan Goulash

My mom used to make us kids a form of Hungarian Goulash when we were young. It was a home-made form of Hamburger Helper and I really did not like it. But the Alaskan Goulash recipe sounds pretty good actually. Ingredients 2 pounds moose meat or beef (sirloin works well), cut into 1 1/2 to […]

BREAKING NEWS: Santa Travel Report

LIVE from the North Pole: This is just in from Santa, a travel report from this year’s Christmas. “It’s not physics; it’s magic” says Santa Claus. 31 –hours available for Santa to make Christmas Eve deliveries across the Earth’s 24 time zones. If he takes advantage of the Earth’s rotation. 75 million–Approximate miles Santa traveled. […]

Sticky Toffee Pudding

I know, I know, you are asking why is this crazy guy putting recipes on his blog AFTER Christmas when traditionally people cook and bake BEFORE the big holiday. Well, all I can say is you will see in the coming days the method to my madness. Today’s treat is from another Denver, CO restaurant […]

Snooze Breakfast Pot Pie

Snooze Eatery came up with this recipe for you to cook at home. Snooze Breakfast Pot Pie Ingredients: 1 sheet puff pastry (approximately 8×10 inch) 12 eggs scrambled 4 cups sausage gravy (see recipe below) Egg wash (whisk one egg with 1 Tbs. water) Sausage Gravy: 2 cloves minced garlic 2 leeks, cleaned and chopped […]

As Seen on TV Gift Extravaganza: Christmas Day Gift: The Clapper

Hey Guys and Gals, its that time of year again– The glorious over-exuberant, hyper-manic Christmas shopping season! If you are like me and love to lavish our loved ones, friends, and family with gifts and hate going to the mall to fight the traffic…. Hey wait a minute, now that I am living in the […]

As Seen on TV Gift Extravaganza: Day 24 Gift: Hair Coloring Brush

Hey Guys and Gals, its that time of year again– The glorious over-exuberant, hyper-manic Christmas shopping season! If you are like me and love to lavish our loved ones, friends, and family with gifts and hate going to the mall to fight the traffic…. Hey wait a minute, now that I am living in the […]