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Hi, everyone! I hope you’re all having a good Spring and aren’t being besieged by the amazing storms that have raged across the US lately. I got hit to some […]

Introducing the New Kitchen

Hi, everyone! I hope you’re all having a good Spring and aren’t being besieged by the amazing storms that have raged across the US lately. I got hit to some […]

If you’ve been keeping up, you know I’m currently visiting friends in California. Roger and Fernanda (and their two daughters) have a lot of dogs. That’s because Fernanda is a […]

MK Goes to the Dogs

If you’ve been keeping up, you know I’m currently visiting friends in California. Roger and Fernanda (and their two daughters) have a lot of dogs. That’s because Fernanda is a […]

Herbs and spices are to cooking what fuel is to your car. Without them, you won’t get very far in the kitchen. Having a well-stocked spice rack means you can […]

Herb and Spice Basics

Herbs and spices are to cooking what fuel is to your car. Without them, you won’t get very far in the kitchen. Having a well-stocked spice rack means you can […]

Lane's Faves
  • If you’ve visited before, you probably already noticed I’m a fan of The Hobbit and Lord of the Rings. I first discovered the books back in high school and have […]

    Green Dragon Mac and Cheese

    If you’ve visited before, you probably already noticed I’m a fan of The Hobbit and Lord of the Rings. I first discovered the books back in high school and have […]

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  • Bacon. Mmmmm…. bacon! BACONBACONBACONBACONBACON!!!! Is there anything in the world more perfect than bacon? Well, except for the perfectly placed note in a slow blues tune. But! Other than that? […]

    Baked Bacon

    Bacon. Mmmmm…. bacon! BACONBACONBACONBACONBACON!!!! Is there anything in the world more perfect than bacon? Well, except for the perfectly placed note in a slow blues tune. But! Other than that? […]

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  • It’s a love/hate kind of thing. The smell of a well-crafted recipe wafting through the house all afternoon. I love it, and I hate that I love it. I hate […]

    Slow-Cooked Carnitas

    It’s a love/hate kind of thing. The smell of a well-crafted recipe wafting through the house all afternoon. I love it, and I hate that I love it. I hate […]

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  • A Note on the Fridge

    To single guys – Ladies love men who cook.™ Learn to cook and you’ll find love.

    To married guys – Wives love husbands who cook – and clean up! There’s no better aphrodisiac than a lovingly-cooked meal.

    To ladies – Of course, you’re welcome, too! Use this site to teach your man how to cook the meals you love. And when you cook together, Kitchen Time is Quality Time.

    To newbies – I’m no French-trained, restaurant-owning TV chef, and you don’t have to be either! If I can prepare these dishes, so you can you. I’ll show you how.

    Welcome to Manly Kitchen! Let's go have some fun.