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Welcome to the Kitchen Project
I am your host, Stephen Block

We explore many different areas of food,
seasonal recipe ideas, and their history.

Doing Brats on the 4th of July?

Use this 2 step process to cook your brats first in beer, and be assured that you don't undercook them.

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Strawberry Shortcake

Want to find out some great facts on where this traditional U.S. dessert started?

also tips on making your strawberry shortcake better.

How to make
Classic Strawberry Shortcake,

James Beard's Favorite Strawberry Shortcake Recipe
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Brewmeisters Chicken
(German Style Beer Can Chicken)

This is a German version of Beer Can chicken that is popular in the U.S.
This recipe shows how to put just a little German spin on it. Thanks to Olga Drozd for sending me this recipe.

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Jamaican Jerk

I adore the spice carnival in my mouth when I eat a good Jerk chicken or pork. I wanted to find out some background on how this style of cooking started.

Go here to find out about the origins of Jamaican Jerk
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Schwenkbraten

This is a BBQ specialty originating from Saarland in Germany where it is cooked on a swinging grill called a Schwenker.

Follow this step by step recipe and see why folks rave about this dish.
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Rhubarb Cake
It is Rhubarb season

Cut those beautiful red stalks or get them at the grocery store.

The "Barbaric"History of Rhubarb
This will change how you view this fruit!


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Green Bean and Buttermilk soup

Does buttermilk sound odd to put into soup.

It has a nice tang to it that is special.

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The History of Nacho's

This is a fascinating read.
What a time it took to find out why the name Nacho ..where did that come from.

Learn the original recipe here also.

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The History of Tiramisu

Tiramisu is a favorite dessert to take to a dinner party or probably a first choice in an Italian restaurant after a nice plate of pasta.

Find the history and how to make Tiramisu here

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