Author Archives: Raun Lauterbach

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Optimistic realist, life enthusiast, outdoor cook, Midwest traveler, husband, father... Follow me: Twitter | Facebook | Get updates in your email

Same old same old

Posted on January 13, 2012 by

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I regularly read Tor Constantino’s blog, The Daily ReTORt, and the other day, he wrote about the difference between boredom and monotony.  This is a very important distinction to make. Boredom is an emotional response to a lack of engagement.  … Continue reading →

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Dutch Oven Lid Pizza on the Grill – No Pizza Stone

Posted on January 11, 2012 by
Dutch Oven Lid Pizza cooked on a Charcoal Grill

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This method and recipe turns your standard charcoal kettle grill into a coal-fired pizza oven.  The result is a crispy crust with gooey cheese.  It truly turns out pizzeria type results.  You can use any pizza dough — from a … Continue reading →

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Stufz Burger stuffed with Center Cut Bacon and Havarti Cheese

Posted on January 9, 2012 by

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Making a Bacon and Havarti Stufz burger (or any Stufz burger, for that matter) is quite simple.  This video shows you how to do it! I chose to use center cut bacon because has less fat than the regular stuff.  … Continue reading →

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Current Hard Work Update — January 6, 2012

Posted on January 6, 2012 by

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I finally finished the most challenging line item on my Current Hard Work list.  My pantry doors have been stained and installed.  It only took 2 years.  The worst part was that it didn’t take a whole lot of time … Continue reading →

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How to grill a Stufz Stuffed Burger using a 2 zone fire

Posted on January 4, 2012 by

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The key to grilling the perfect Stufz stuffed burger is to utilize a 2 zone fire.  The video below shows step by step how to use your Stufz stuffed burger maker and your backyard grill to make juicy, grilled perfection! … Continue reading →

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