Chef Shadows

about me

I am a historical reenactor and cooking nut!
( yes the picture is really me )!

I love to research and authenticate recipes as well as create new recipes. I try to use historicaly correct cooking methods when preparing foods from the past.
My wife ( of 33 years as of 2007 ) and kids ( all six of them ) have always been supportive and daring in trying the foods I cook.

You have probibly seen some of my recipes elsewhere on the web, some posted under a different name.

I also run a cooking forum on an online celtic radio station.

Please try and review my recipes... I can take constructive and subjective reviews... negitive comments help improve...after all that is what this is all about!

“Beasts feed; man eats; only the man of intellect knows how to eat well.” - Shadows

"If you can't pronounce it , don't eat it " - Shadows

"Without food we are nothing, without history we are lost." - Shadows






My rating system:


Please do not feel slighted if I do not give out 5 stars for everything. Everyone has different taste preferences.

5 Stars: *****
Out of this world,something that tickled our taste buds, new recipe or change to an old recipe that is outstanding to us. Keeper!

4 Stars: ****
Very good, will use again often, we liked it, had this one but not exactly the same. Keeper!

3 Stars: ***
Nice, some of us liked it, will use again,needed some changes for our tastes. Keeper!

2 Stars: **
OK but won't probibliy make again anytime soon. Needs lots more work to meet our tastes.

1 Star: *
Won't try again. Not what we like. Directions were confusing and outcome was poor. Not A Keeper!

0 Stars:
I will comment on some recipes without rating.



Thank you's for reviews I post are not required and I thank everyone without Zmail for their reviews of my recipes in advance.

I have participated in:

Favorite Foods:

meat, wild game, rich and spicy, original foods from unknown cooks.

Anything cooked over an open fire.

My cookbooks here reflect my interest in other's recipes as well as my own. They are a collection of tried and want to try foods that have appeal to us.

NOTE: I do not pretend to eat healthy... I eat what I like... moderation is the key!

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