Pick 6! A Wild, yet tame bunch

I wanted something simple to sip on for an easy summer day. The six you see here offered just that. It was a nice mix of simple & exotic. Some were hits, others misses. 1. Sierra Nevada Nooner – German Pilsner I’m not a fan of pilsners. I blame it on America’s mass produced shitty beer.

12 Pack Attack! Sierra Nevada Beer Camp 2016

The beer camp across America is one of beauty. It’s a collaborative effort. A union between brewers to pursue the truest passion known to mankind – the love of beer. At a time when America needs it the most, 30 different regional breweries participated this year to help create 6 unique beers to represent this great

Chili Spiced Candied Pineapples

Here is a perfectly odd – yet somehow delicious summer recipe. It pairs great with any Mexican or other spicy food. Take a leap of faith and try it. It’s another quick recipe that is hard to get wrong. I actually went into this with the idea of kind of sauteing them on the skillet

Popcorn and Wine: BBQ Popcorn & Chillable Red

This is probably my most creative, albeit difficult, (though rewarding) cooking endeavor. It takes a few attempts to get it just right, so don’t be discouraged. If it ain’t your first rodeo at making caramel corn then you should be just fine. The recipe came to me when I was thinking of this new series of

Boxcar Chicken Salad

This is another favorite of mine. It was also a staple during my impoverished days because of how cheap and quick you can make it. Another perk? This baby is versatile. I made the one above with chipotle mayo, but don’t stop there. You can use regular old mayo and season it anyway you like. Another

Cabbage Steaks!

Are you ready for lots and lots of cabbage? But seriously, cabbage is probably my favorite vegetable. And these ‘steaks’ are great. They meet all the standards of Boxcar cooking: Cheap, simple, fast.  I like to make mine with a simple garlic puree to coat them. They cook quick. And taste better than you could imagine. As