In olden times, basic tonics such as these were used to treat all manner of ills. Also makes a damn good vinaigrette for your salad. Version 1- Daily Swig 1 cup Apple Cider Vinegar (With the Mother) 1 cup raw local honey 1 cup extra virgin Olive Oil 2 tblspns Lemon juice 1 tblspn pepper 1 tbsp minced garlic 2 6” sprigs Rosemary Version 2- Hard Medicine 1 cup White Lightning Moonshine (or any hard clear liquor) 1 cup raw local honey 1 tbsp crushed ginger Half cup Lemon juice

She always had her spiced tea. Every day. It was as routine as routine can be. Her comfort. Her still, silent stim. 2 cups Tang 1 cup instant tea (unsweet) ⅓ cup lemonade mix 2 tablespoons sugar 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1 teaspoon ground cloves Mix well. Serve hot in your favorite mug and to your desired strength. It’s as Mawaw as apple pie is American.

BBQ, Son and Daughter, is a way of life. It has a Zen. It has a Tao. It has a rhythm that one can learn from. Boston Butt and Picnic Roast are the 1st two things I learned to smoke- the only useful and positive thing I learned from my father-in-law in 30 years. I learned on a Weber Kettle Grill. Coals to one side, water pan to the other, meat and thermometer over pan, wood chips over coals. When you put the top on, place the air vent over the meat. Put whatever you want in th

Select a Prime or Choice cut Ribeye, preferably with the bone in. Ribeye steaks should be 1.5” thick. Ribeyes should be room temperature before adding to skillet. This recipe produces alot of smoke. Heat a large burner to medium. Let your well-seasoned cast iron skillet preheat. Then add 4-6 garlic cloves, a 6” sprig of rosemary, salt, and a pat of butter. Let the butter and herbs simmer, stirring frequently, for about 5 minutes. Increase heat to medium high or high. Pat dow