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A Pioneer Breakfast Sandwich that Steals the Show

Posted on December 17, 2017 by theurbanllama

With the weekend upon us, I thought some sort of breakfast treat might come in handy. It’s customary at our house on either Saturday or Sunday, if not both, to cook up a hefty brunch once everyone is awake to … Continue reading →

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Between Hospital Visits, A Quick Herb Rubbed Sirloin Tip Roast

Posted on December 11, 2017 by theurbanllama

I’ve been preoccupied with hospital visits from Friday going into Tuesday. Thankfully things are progressing in a positive direction for my dad and all should be home tomorrow. Between Friday and now has been a blur of rotating hospital rooms, … Continue reading →

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A Ribeye Roast Done to Perfection

Posted on December 6, 2017 by theurbanllama

A Ribeye Roast is normally not in my price zone, but with my 14-year old out of the house for a few nights getting his legislative groove on with the Kentucky Youth Assembly (KYA), that is one horse-sized appetite removed … Continue reading →

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A Birthday Dinner of Shepherd’s Pie

Posted on December 2, 2017 by theurbanllama

My 12-year old, Jacy, turned 13 over the Thanksgiving break. I was flattered that he requested I cook him my Shepherd’s Pie and we celebrate at home this year. Of course this means he’ll score heftier portion sizes than served … Continue reading →

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Rivalry Game Ends in Rout As Louisville Crushes Kentucky

Posted on November 27, 2017 by theurbanllama

Blue skies and sunshine were in abundance Saturday in Lexington as in-state rival Louisville visited Kroger Field to take on the Kentucky Wildcats. Optimism was high for a competitive game as the kickoff sailed downfield in this early noon game, … Continue reading →

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Wild Turkey Country is a Thanksgiving Must

Posted on November 24, 2017 by theurbanllama

Happy Thanksgiving everyone! As a food fan, I love me some Thanksgiving. Sure it’s just dinner and such, but any time there is a situation that devotes a chunk of Wednesday to shopping and prep, along with a full day … Continue reading →

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Try This Perfect Roasted Chicken

Posted on October 12, 2017 by theurbanllama

As I cook for five people each night, I’m always on the lookout for tasty recipes involving sizable selects of meat, poultry or pork, that will feed my brood without breaking the checkbook. I know chicken doesn’t exactly get anyone’s … Continue reading →

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Slow Cooked Boston Butt Pork Roast

Posted on October 1, 2017 by theurbanllama

Recently I was cruising through the grocery in the meat department and came across a sizable selection of Boston Butt pork roasts priced at $1 a pound. Being that I cook for five on a nightly basis this was right … Continue reading →

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Friday Lunch Adventure to Mike Linnig’s Seafood

Posted on August 11, 2017 by theurbanllama

Ever have a restaurant you haven’t dined at before but are positive it will be a fast favorite? It’s weird I know, but sometimes instead of dining at such a location as soon as possible, instead I save it in … Continue reading →

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Food Trucks at Work Picnic Make for Pleasant Wednesday

Posted on July 20, 2017 by theurbanllama

As the saying goes, there are no free lunches, but at least I didn’t have to pack one for Wednesday. As a small gesture of thanks for the long hours and anxiety recently visited upon my workplace, NTT Data Consulting, … Continue reading →

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