V’s Blog

Kitchen Hack - Quickest and Most Efficient Way to Cook Bacon

As I was putting together the recipe for our Bourbon Barbecue and Crispy Chili Pepper Bacon Cheeseburger, Vanessa pointed out that instead of actually writing out step by step how to cook the bacon for the recipe, I might as well save myself some time and write a standalone post outlining the most efficient way […]

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Mr. Nathan Hugs the Fish Tank

It’s a beautiful, all-be-it rainy, early Thursday morning here in Anchorage. Yup, you hear and see correctly. Although we have put our property up for sale and have quit our job, “taking the leap” still only means you can go as far as circumstance will allow. And for now? That means we have not leapt […]

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Hensley and Marissa of Less Junk More Journey

When we put the property up for sale early in the year, we almost had a sale, and were planning our trip, rip-roaring, ready to go. I’d been following some families on YouTube who RV Full-Time, and starting thinking about how and when we would have a chance to meet up with them in the […]

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Sweet bourbon whiskey barbecue sauce

*Notes about this recipe: This barbecue sauce is naturally a little sweeter than some other barbecue sauces because it’s primary intention is to be coupled with hot serrano pepper chips on a burger which will in turn take some of that sweetness away. Also, the bourbon whiskey flavor is very subtle by default, so you […]

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Lumpia with Atsuete/Annatto

In the short, Lumpia is the Filipino version of pork egg rolls. The cuisine of the Philippines is actually quite an intriguing one. Obviously they are an Asian nation, and they have an abundant supply of such fresh ingredients as rice, bananas, citrus, fish, and other uniquely Asian fruits and vegetables, but they have also […]

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Annatto Dry Rub Seasoning Mix

I recently created a marinade for steak featuring ground annatto, but as a liquid I felt the options might be limiting. This dry rub version can just as easily be used for any kind of meat last minute, but is also great for grilled or steamed vegetables. Additionally, and very specifically, because there is no […]

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Annatto Palmito Ceviche Marinade

Ceviche is a traditional dish made using an acid, typically a citrus juice, to marinade raw fish. It is believed to date back to the Incan Empire, but with so much immigrating in and out of the area, and the basic-ness of the idea, it’s pretty unrealistic to allow one civilization full credit. There were […]

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