Mauri O'Brodo

Mauri O'Brodo

I work with Michael, aka the Butcher, at Sherman Provision. This is a family owned meat market in Norton Ohio. We provide the best quality fresh meats at amazingly affordable prices.

Strawberry Ice Cream

I went to Rittman Orchards and picked fresh strawberries.  I have not done this since I was a child and forced to do this with my family–child labor laws were not in effect back then.  Isn’t it funny how things are much more enjoyable when you, as an adult, decide to do things, compared to when you are a child and forced to do things?  I give you afternoon naps as a prime example.  What I wouldn’t give for those…

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Cheesy Garlic Cauliflower Bread Sticks

We enjoyed these “bread sticks” at a dinner party.  They were delicious and you never would have dreamed they were gluten free.  This recipe was originally posted by whatsfordinner-momwhatsfordinner.blogspot.com.  I thank Christy for making them for the dinner and sharing the recipe with us. [amd-zlrecipe-recipe:13] Until next time…From our Butcher Block to your Table.

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Easy Meatloaf wrapped in Bacon

I don’t know about you, but I am ready to simplify a little.  The Butcher has been feeling the same way.  He has been asking me for jello lately.  I have a designated bowl, and when it is empty I make more jello.  As we speak I have orange jello with mandarin orange slices setting up in his “bowl”.  It doesn’t get any easier than this.  I used 2 single packets of orange jello, I mixed in 16 ounces of…

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Barbecue Chicken

Sometimes, you have to go back to the basics.  Ask any ball player.  You have to have the fundamentals before you can go to the next level.  How about Barbecue 101?  It doesn’t get any easier–or better than this!    Barbecue Chicken 3 whole bone-in chicken breasts (cut in half) Your local butcher shop will be glad to do this 2 Tablespoons Chicken Barbecue Rub (You may need more–I like to put this on pretty heavy) Walnut Creek Applebutter Barbecue sauce…

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