Some recent meals, in order. Swedish meatballs with sauteed spinach and noodles. Smoked chicken breast with caramelized onions and cheese. Buffalo chicken saladChicken and bacon cheeseburger Chicken fried riceThe meatballs and chicken were both smoked for a nice subtle difference for maybe traditional approaches, but the added sweet smoke from @bearmountainbbq apple wood was a really lovely addition. In a rare twist I did the burgers inside on the griddle pan, but loaded then up with lots of cabot cheese which took them to the next level. The fried rice is always tasty. With a unique add of asparagus, because why not. Topped with green onion, chili crisp and @spiceology togarashi helped step it up. #bearmountianbbq #cabotcheese on March 16, 2026March 16, 2026
Sunday Benedict English muffin, prosciutto, spinach, poached egg and a sauce that looks like but is not hollandaise. I used some sour cream and hot sauce instead of hollandaise to avoid the high volume of butter. Served up with a side of my home cured bacon. #benedict #brunch #sundaybrunch on March 1, 2026March 12, 2026
When none of your protein is defrosted, you make burgers! I always love a burger night and this cheeseburger was spot on! The burgers were grilled over @bearmountainbbq old fashioned blend for maximum wood fired flavor. I topped the patties with loads of @cabotcreamery cheddar cheese. Sometimes you're just feeling cheesy! Some mixed greens, @grillospickles pickles, and @tbjgourmet bacon jam. On the side, some @wildechips protein chips.#cheeseburger #bearmountianbbq on February 23, 2026March 12, 2026
Chicken and shrimp stir fry with noodles. Onions, asparagus, broccoli, squash, carrots and bell pepper stir fried and tossed in a bit of soy sauce, @trybachans and @spiceology togarashi seasoning. Some cubed rotisserie chicken breast was tossed in as well. Cooked separately some shrimp seasoned in togarashi. In another pot some spicy noodles. Everything gets tossed together and topped with chili crisp and green onions. #stirfry on February 21, 2026March 12, 2026
How do you prefer your birria? When you make a big batch of Birria, you get to enjoy it in multiple formats! Quesadilla, breakfast burrito, or a little hash? Which would you pick? The breakfast burrito is golden potatoes, fried and tossed in @spiceology cowboy candy, some scrambled eggs, birria, cheddar cheese and some sour cream. The quesadilla is simply a flour tortilla, with quesadilla cheese and birria, painted in consume and cooked on the flat top. Finally. After the burrito I had a few leftovers that didn't fit in the tortilla, so a little breakfast hash? The rest of the potatoes, eggs, cheese, Birria and some hot sauce#birria on February 18, 2026March 12, 2026
Grilled chicken over lemon orzo with Parmesan and micro greens. I seasoned the chicken with @spiceology buffalo lemon pepper and grilled it over @bearmountainbbq red white and blue blend pellets for that perfect wood fired flavor. This blend burns super efficiently and provides amazing flavor even at higher grilling temps. The orzo cooked with chicken bone broth, lemon juice and lemon zest, seasoned with @spiceology Greek freak. I added Parmesan for a bit of cheese salty punch, and micro greens round of that umami flavor. The first photo is a beautiful shot of the dish, but I needed more protein so scroll to see the bowl with another chicken breast. #bearmountianbbq #chickendinner on February 16, 2026March 12, 2026
Bacon, Egg and Cheese. But not just any cheese! @cabotcreamery garlic herb cheddar really set this breakfast apart! The bacon is home cured as well, and just so good. Not really visible, but delicious is @tabasco chipotle raspberry jelly. Two eggs, two strips of bacon, some cheese, jelly and a brioche bun to start the day. Now time to go get those steps in! on February 15, 2026March 12, 2026
Burger nights are always a winner. I went with one beef patty and one @amylufoods white cheddar & jalapeno patty. Loads of @tillamook cheddar, some @kindersflavors BBQ sauce, @grillospickles and micro greens. I cooked over a direct flame with @bearmountainbbq old fashioned blend pellets and tested out this new @thechefspress I got as a Christmas gift. #bearmountianbbq #cheeseburger on February 13, 2026March 12, 2026
Chicken and Broccoli over white rice. I sliced the chicken breast and tossed it in @spiceology togarashi seasoning and just a bit of baking powder. I then gave it a little saute before adding lemon juice, soy sauce and chicken broth to the pan. I tossed in the broccoli and cooked till the broccoli was softened a bit and the chicken cooked through. To plate, I put some white rice in the bottom of the bowl and topped it with the chicken and broccoli. A drizzle of some hot sauce and a sprinkle of sesame seeds finished it off. Protein packed, a bit of fiber and micro nutrients from the broccoli and a touch of carbs from the white rice. on February 7, 2026March 12, 2026
Long weekend adventures. Bacon. Avocado and lettuce sandwich. Sausage, bacon and @cabotcreamery cheddar omelette. Some Anza Borrega bloom. The pups. Chicken salad sandwich. A relaxing weekend at the cabin, good eats, lots of time with the dogs enjoying the desert and Julian, some puzzle time and watching some football on TV. on January 22, 2026March 12, 2026