Inspiration is at an all time high right now. With the world gone completely off it’s rocker clearing shelves of of Andrex and pasta the Shack has quarantined itself awaiting the arrival of baby Shack. Wee mini me is in fact due today but has shown no signs at all of making an appearance, very…
COWBOY COOKING
It’s been a while since my last blog post, and I hope that you have not pined too much for my foodie themed ramblings. But, confession… Mrs Shack and I have been pretty busy…
COMFORT FOOD
Chances are, if you have stumbled upon this lil old website of mine that quite possibly you’re a fan of food. First of all, congratulations you’ve come to the right place. We even welcome vegans here at the Meat Shack just as long as you’re a fan of food.
WASTE NOT WANT NOT
As you can imagine, a hella lotta food gets cooked in the shack household. Although we often invite our family and friends to share our food adventures with us, at times when we’re making videos, posting on social media feeds and experimenting in the kitchen it’s just the two us… and you’ve seen the food…
GREEK GEEK
Friends, what a week it has been. I am extremely overwhelmed with how this little thing known as Jack’s Meat Shack is starting to take off. I may have mentioned before but Jack’s Meat Shack started as a piss take by the missus because I would be outside cooking whatever the weather in my flip…
KAMADO COMMANDO
Readers, there is a new love in my life. And, no, I haven’t binned off Mrs Shack, there is still use in the old bird yet. I do in fact mean I am the proud owner of a Kamado Joe Classic 2.
BRISKET FOR BEGINNERS
BRISKET! The word which brings smiles to the faces of barbecue enthusiasts all over the UK. It’s not just an excuse for us to spend hours pawing tenderly over our barbecues whilst this massive slab of meat slowly roasts away, the results of our labour of love are phenomenal. There is a reason why patrons…
LESSONS FROM NANNY IVY
We live in a world where we are downright spoilt for choice when it comes to dinner choices. It’s as easy as rocking up to your local supermarket, browsing the chilled aisle and picking out an entire meal, including wine for a tenner. The most difficult part of the process is getting the correct oven…
PATTACAKE PATTACAKE
I get the same level of excitement as Shrove Tuesday rolls round as I do at Christmas. The thought of pancakes on this special day most definitely brings out the sweet loving child in me. I have who idea why, it’s not like I don’t have pancakes at any other time of the year, it’s…
DOWN IN MEXICO
There is a long and tasty history which leads us up to the Old El Paso do-it-yourself kits which we know and love today. It is believed that traditional Mexican food dates back to the Mayan Indians who were rambling around Mexico over 9000 years ago feasting on corn tortillas and bean paste. The Mayans…