Russell, Author at Gentleman at Home

Honey Vanilla Strawberry Jam is Spring in a Jar

We transformed a bowl of homegrown strawberries into jars of honey vanilla strawberry jam. Toast never tasted so good.

Chocolate walnut waffles with strawberry balsamic syrup

This chocolate walnut waffle—or as we’ve dubbed it “choc-affle”—was decadent and paired well with our homemade strawberry balsamic syrup.

Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats will have you clapping, stomping and shimmying

We recently caught Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats. It’s roots rock with a heavy shade of blues.

48 Hours in Brew City: Milwaukee, Wisconsin

If it’s summer, visit Milwaukee. If it’s winter, plan your summer trip to Milwaukee.

Savory Takes its Turn: Sharp Cheddar Cornmeal Waffles with Fresh Parsley

Sunday has been designated “Waffle Day.” Today, though, savory took its turn. We made sharp cheddar cornmeal waffles with fresh parsley.

Pressure Cooker Mushroom Risotto with Buttered Shrimp Sous Vide

The pressure cooker, like us fine gentlemen, makes magic happen. Here’s our recipe for pressure cooker mushroom risotto with buttered shrimp sous vide.

It’s all about the sear, about the sear

We cooked this beef filet sous vide and served it with sautéed mushrooms and roasted asparagus. It blew our minds. It was mind blowing.

We’re sipping a Maple Ginger Derby and binge watching House of Cards

We concocted a magnificent drink that delighted our palate and helped us fall asleep at a reasonable hour. We dubbed it a Maple Ginger Derby.

Fire Grilled Shrimp with Avocado Caprese Salad and Garlic Bread

We recently made fire grilled shrimp with garlic caper sauce. We served it with an avocado Caprese salad and garlic bread.

We made a scofflaw. It’s a cocktail.

Scofflaw Cocktail- The word “scofflaw” refers to people who flout the law, particularly those drinking illegally during the Prohibition-era.

Shredded Chicken Jalapeno Enchilada Soup

Pressure cooker soup is something special. Recently, we made shredded chicken jalapeno enchilada soup. It was tangy, really tangy, but pleasantly tangy.

Vanilla Almond Waffles with Peach Brown Sugar Compote

We whipped up these vanilla almond waffles with a peach compote. Scrumptious. Maybe, we’ll transition to writing exclusively about waffles.

Knit Ties from The Tie Bar

We consider ourselves knit tie enthusiasts. They are versatile. They provide the means to class things up while keeping it casual.

Industrial Glass Pendant from West Elm

For what seems like forever, we’ve lusted after this Industrial Glass Pendant from West Elm.

Scallops Sous Vide in a Bacon Leek Sauce

Forgive us for bragging, but we killed last night’s dinner. We made scallops sous vide in a bacon leek sauce. It was the stuff of dreams.

Chicken Mushroom Polenta with Roasted Butternut Squash

Comfort food doesn’t get much more comfortable than this chicken mushroom polenta with roasted butternut squash.

Imperial Stout X – Coconut from Boulevard Brewing Company

This Imperial Stout X – Coconut from Boulevard Brewing Company is fun and original. But remember, as every bottle in the Smokestack Series advises, “serve in proper glass.”

Slice Mirror Wall-Mounted Storage Shelves from CB2

We need a nice pair of nightstands—one for each side of the bed. The good news is that we’ve found them. Check out these slice mirror wall mounted storage shelves from CB2.

A day late but not a dip short

We made two dips: a spicy spinach dip, which is our go-to, and roasted red pepper and garlic hummus, which is fun because hummus provides a versatile canvas.

Mustard seed chicken breasts with Brussels sprouts and cauliflower mash

Cauliflower mash is so good. Made right, it’s light, fluffy, buttery and, at least, a little healthier than the potato-based alternative.

Chicken Sausage and Cheese Tortellini Soup

We often make this chicken sausage and cheese tortellini soup on Sunday night and take leftovers for lunch during the workweek.

Instant Pot Beef Cheeks in a Red Wine Gravy

Cooked properly, beef cheeks become so tender and saturated with flavor. The braising liquid makes a perfect sauce. Ours was made in an Instant Pot.

Succulents rock. Succulents rock. Ohio!

We logged onto Etsy, searched “succulents,” and bought a whole damn boxful to be delivered second-day air from the Succulent Source.

Boulevard’s Chocolate Ale with Raspberry

Boulevard’s Chocolate Ale offered a distinctive cocoa flavor that was more tart and acidic than sweet. The raspberry, though, alters the experience. We still get the tart and some cocoa, but the fruit stands tall.

People who tell you not to buy a Powerball ticket should shut their mouths

Guess what? Odds don’t favor you winning the Powerball jackpot. According to the USA Today, your odds are 1 in 292.2 million, but we at G@H are still buying tickets. If we win, the naysayers get nothing. On Saturday afternoon, we were in a lonesome bar in Washington D.C. watching our Chiefs trounce the Texans […]

Aziz Ansari’s Master of None Feels Authentic

Master of None is warm and heartfelt. Its central character approaches the world with zeal and optimism but also anxiety and hesitation. As he transitions into a thirty-something, he is exploring what he wants from life while navigating the unsure waters of relationships, family and career.

Spirits from 3 Badge Mixology

As children, we collected baseball cards. That was a fun, little hobby. We still have albums of them stashed in the basement. Who knows? Maybe, we’re sitting on a goldmine. That Ken Griffey Jr. rookie card might be worth a fortune. Probably not, though. As adults, we found a far superior hobby. Oh, we still […]

The Hopleaf Bar is Brussels in Chicago

We studied abroad in London in 2003. From United Kingdom, we made many weekend getaways to other Western European countries. We took our first such trip to Brussels, Belgium. Honestly, we didn’t expect much. We had a free weekend and said, “Hey, Brussels is close.” And, it was close; it was also awesome. Travel is […]

Nuance 4-Piece Bar Accessory Set

Cost: $49.95 We built a bar. It serves as a source of great pride. It holds 32 bottles of wine. It houses our pint glasses and rocks glasses and red wine glasses and white wine glasses and shot glasses. Least we forget, the champagne flutes. There is also the vital component to any bar: our […]

G@H Playlist 12.14.2015

Red, Red Wine

We love red wine. So does our fiancé. So does our sister. So do our good friends, Brandon and Taryn. Our boss, he loves red wine too. Because so many people love red wine, we enjoy giving it to them. Red wine is delicious, of course, and it makes for a simple, versatile and much […]

Rosle Kitchen Torch

Cost: $50.30 Attention! This ain’t no toy. It’s a lean, mean, flame-throwing machine. Of course, while not a toy, we still have a lot of fun with ours. All that glorious butane makes us feel powerful. And, the many ways we use our kitchen torch make us feel like the culinary avant-garde. Once upon a […]

Sauces, Marinades and Rubs from Lobel’s

Bona fide gentlemen cook. They bake and broil. They sauté and steam. They grill and grate. And, they most definitely smoke meat. If you follow G@H, you know that we eat well. By well, we mean a lot of meat—beef, pork, lamb, chicken, duck, turkey, goose, venison, etc. We don’t discriminate. Neither do our readers. […]

VicTsing 3 in 1 Clip-On Lens

Cost: $23.99 Here’s a fun gift. It’s a set of three lens that clip onto an iPhone. Included are a fisheye lens, a micro lens and a super micro lens. “What utility do these serve?” you might ask. We said that they are fun, dammit! Can’t they just be fun? If you must know, we […]

Assorted Succulent Collection from Succulent Source

Cost: $54.00 plus shipping The mailman recently delivered a strange package. It was a box of plants. Our significant other was surprised. We had neglected to tell her about the impulse buy—that we logged onto Etsy, searched “succulents,” and bought a whole damn boxful to be delivered second-day air from the Succulent Source. We say […]

KitchenAid Stand Mixer

Cost: $179.99 A KitchenAid Stand Mixer is the fundamental kitchen appliance. Every gentlemen could use one whether he realizes it or not. It does what one would expect: mixes, stirs, beats, and kneads. But, what distinguishes it is how it does what it does. This machine is a draft horse. It’s sturdy, brawny, and industrious. […]

Audio Technica Fully Automatic Stereo Turntable System

Cost: $103.77 Everything comes full circle, they say. That certainly rings true with records because (a) they spin around; and (b) despite the technology being replaced four decades ago by the cassette tape, records have returned. Among our generation, records are all the rage. Why? Audiophiles will tell you that records deliver a richer, deeper […]

G@H Playlist 11.7.15

Smoke it, shred it and throw it on a bun

13 hours in a smoker and some arduous fork work produced the pulled pork for these sliders served with cole slaw and barbecue sauce.

Wine pairs well with Thanksgiving

We sit mere days away from Thanksgiving. It ranks as our favorite holiday. Well, probably. We say probably because in the summer, we herald the Fourth of July as our favorite but in the winter, we declare it to be Thanksgiving. Whatever. Each is a great American celebration. You’d be unpatriotic if you made us […]

Author: Russell