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AI & I Review™ — Penelope Project X
A Luxurious, Dessert-Driven Bourbon Finished in Pedro Ximénez Sherry Casks. AI & I Review™ — Penelope Project X PX Sherry Cask Bourbon Introduction Some bourbons are made for cocktails. Some are made for the shelf.Penelope Project X PX Sherry Cask...
Cooking with Hawaiian Sea Salts
How to Use Hawaiian Black Lava, Pink Diamond, Red Alaea, Smoked Kiawe & White Silver Sea Salts Across Every Protein Hawaiian sea salts are shaped by volcanic land, ocean water, trade winds, and sun, giving them a sense of place...
Pairing Hawaiian Sea Salts with Spirits
Bourbon, Whiskey, Tequila, Beer & More (With Recipes) Hawaiian sea salts are more than simple seasonings. Shaped by volcanic land, ocean water, sun, and time, they bring a sense of place, minerality, and balance that works exceptionally well with spirits....
Mushroom Medley w/Bourbon Smoked Sea Salt & Pepper
This Mushroom Medley is built to stand up to beef. It’s intentionally, aggressively reduced — no shortcuts, no covering the pan. The goal is concentration: mushrooms that sweat, caramelize, and take on a deep burgundy color from wine, smoke, and...
Cast Iron Bone Marrow with Smoked Salt
A Bold, Fire-Kissed Appetizer for Wine & Football Nights Bone marrow is one of those dishes that feels luxurious but is incredibly simple to prepare. When roasted properly, it becomes rich, silky, and deeply savory—perfect for spreading on toasted sourdough...
AI and I Review Bourbon - Stagg
Read my newest article - AI and I Review - Bourbon - this month's selection - Stagg KENTUCKY STRAIGHT BOURBON WHISKEY 🥃 SUMMARY Stagg is bourbon at full volume — uncut, unfiltered, and unapologetically powerful. Aged for approximately eight years...
The Complete Guide to Kitchen Knife Shapes....
...Uses, Techniques & Best Cuts for Every Chef. Whether you're a seasoned chef or an aspiring cook building your first professional mise en place, mastering the different shapes of kitchen knives is one of the most important steps in elevating your...
Selecting the Right Regional Dry Rubs for Beef
Beef is one of the most versatile and expressive proteins in the culinary world. Whether you're preparing brisket, ribeye, tri-tip, chuck roast, or beef ribs, the dry rub you choose has the power to highlight regional traditions, enhance natural richness,...
My Bourbon & Whiskey Collection
Be sure to keep up with my collection of bourbon and whiskey - I also include tasting notes, protein pairing suggestions as well as suggested sea salts, sea salt blends, dry rubs and hot sauces. My Collection of Bourbons & Whiskeys This year (2025), I...
