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I'm Lane Baldwin - a professional musician, songwriter and singer, writer and speaker, and amateur cook. Cooking is easy. If I can do it, so can you! And I'll show you how. Read more.-
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![Other than vegans/vegetarians, I have yet to meet a human that doesn’t like scrambled eggs. It may not be their favorite, preferring fried or poached or fried or boiled or […]](http://www.manlykitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/BreakfastLargeCrop-36x36.jpg "Creamy Dreamy Scrambled Eggs")
Creamy Dreamy Scrambled Eggs
Posted on February 26, 2015 | No Comments -
![I’m sitting here looking at this recipe, doing my best to come up with an intro, and I’ve got to admit: I got nothin’! I mean, really… how many different […]](http://www.manlykitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/chile-verde-smallMAIN-36x36.jpg "Easiest Chile Verde")
Easiest Chile Verde
Posted on February 6, 2015 | No Comments -
![We do things a bit different in the South. All y’all probably already know that. It’s not always pretty, and there are some Southerners that just embarrass the bejeebers out […]](http://www.manlykitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/RBMain-36x36.jpg "Redneck Benedict")
Redneck Benedict
Posted on February 2, 2015 | No Comments
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![Meatballs and I go way back. We’re old, old friends. You know, like your bestest friend from grade school that you still keep in touch with? And even if it’s […]](http://www.manlykitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Crockpot-Sweet-Sour-Meatballs-36x36.jpg "Sweet Heat Meatballs")
Sweet Heat Meatballs
Posted on January 7, 2015 | No Comments -
![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 […]](http://www.manlykitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/Untitled-1-36x36.jpg "Introducing the New Kitchen")
Introducing the New Kitchen
Posted on April 20, 2012 | No Comments -
![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 […]](http://www.manlykitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/puppy-36x36.jpg "MK Goes to the Dogs")
MK Goes to the Dogs
Posted on March 18, 2012 | 2 Comments
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Kitchen Basics Archive
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![Wine is different. With other beverages, you basically open the container and drink. Not so with wine. Wine requires a bit more attention. First, you have to have a special […]](http://www.manlykitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/wine-aerator-115x115.gif "MK Gear: Wine Aerator")
MK Gear: Wine Aerator
Posted on May 27, 2013 | No CommentsWine is different. With other beverages, you basically open the container and drink. Not so with wine. Wine requires a bit more attention. First, you have to have a special […] -
![I grew up on old-fashioned corkscrews to open wine bottles. I remember occasionally watching my father wrestle with one as he tried to remove the cork without splashing wine on […]](http://www.manlykitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/bottle-opener-115x115.gif "MK Gear: Wine Bottle Opener")
MK Gear: Wine Bottle Opener
Posted on May 27, 2013 | No CommentsI grew up on old-fashioned corkscrews to open wine bottles. I remember occasionally watching my father wrestle with one as he tried to remove the cork without splashing wine on […] -
![Yes, I’m sure you’re able to cut bread on your own. But if you’re like me, sometimes you want the slices thick and uniform. And since my eyes are pretty […]](http://www.manlykitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/glove-115x115.gif "MK Tip: How to Slice Bread Evenly")
MK Tip: How to Slice Bread Evenly
Posted on May 26, 2013 | No CommentsYes, I’m sure you’re able to cut bread on your own. But if you’re like me, sometimes you want the slices thick and uniform. And since my eyes are pretty […] -
![If you know me beyond the recipes you read here, you now that I am a musician – a singer, songwriter and bassist. I learned many years ago how easily […]](http://www.manlykitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Glove-115x115.gif "MK Gear: Protective Glove")
MK Gear: Protective Glove
Posted on May 22, 2013 | No CommentsIf you know me beyond the recipes you read here, you now that I am a musician – a singer, songwriter and bassist. I learned many years ago how easily […] -
![Here’s a short clip on a pair of table accessories that will enhance your presentation of Mexican meals. You can find both at big box stores and cooking shops. Sometimes, […]](http://www.manlykitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/Salsa-Bowls-115x115.jpg "Quick Tip – Salsa Bowls and Tortilla Warmers")
Quick Tip – Salsa Bowls and Tortilla Warmers
Posted on November 18, 2012 | No CommentsHere’s a short clip on a pair of table accessories that will enhance your presentation of Mexican meals. You can find both at big box stores and cooking shops. Sometimes, […] -
![One of the biggest problems for new cooks is a lack of tools to get the job done. So many young people pay little attention to what they need for […]](http://www.manlykitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/MKBudget-115x115.jpg "Outfitting the Kitchen on a Budget")
Outfitting the Kitchen on a Budget
Posted on April 23, 2012 | No CommentsOne of the biggest problems for new cooks is a lack of tools to get the job done. So many young people pay little attention to what they need for […] -
![A well-stocked pantry equals peace of mind. When you have numerous ingredients to consider, you have equally numerous choices of what to make for dinner. Mexican? No sweat. Italian? Done. […]](http://www.manlykitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/Pantry-115x115.jpg "Stocking Your Pantry")
Stocking Your Pantry
Posted on November 10, 2011 | No CommentsA well-stocked pantry equals peace of mind. When you have numerous ingredients to consider, you have equally numerous choices of what to make for dinner. Mexican? No sweat. Italian? Done. […] -
![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 […]](http://www.manlykitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/spice1-115x115.jpg "Herb and Spice Basics")
Herb and Spice Basics
Posted on November 9, 2011 | No CommentsHerbs 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 […]
