Not to brag or anything, but my husband has perfected his brisket technique. In order to do this, he had to practice. It was a struggle to sample multiple brisket rehearsals, but somehow, I powered through every meaty exercise. Difficult? No. Would I do it again … and again? Yes. Yes, I would.
Why brisket? It’s tied to family experiences — mutual, by the way. We both have strong Texas connections; and if you weren’t already aware of this, Texas and brisket are as inseparable as Wisconsin and cheese. It’s a thing.
When looking back at past summertime “Check It Out” columns, I discovered a theme: food.
Maybe it’s because summertime gifts us with a bounty of delicious fresh veggies and fruits as well as ample opportunities for outdoor grilling. In other words, summer is yummy.
I’ve decided to keep the summer foodie motif in motion by providing another cookbook reading list. Are you like me, someone who enjoys reading cookbooks but has little desire in transitioning from reading to cooking? Well, that’s just all right, fellow cookbook-reader-who-isn’t-into-cooking. But hang on, you check out cookbooks because you enjoy cooking? Again, that’s just all right, cookbook-reader-who-really-does-cook. Basically, this week’s reading list is a perfect match for all cooks and noncooks, so that’s a win-win.