Culinary Excursions

06/19/2026

Yes! Dim Sum Guinness world record in Seattle!

06/18/2026

Celebrate with this recipe!

Root Beer Baked Beans

This easy homemade side dish from deesviral combines tender beans, crispy bacon, root beer, and BBQ sauce into a rich and flavorful recipe that’s perfect for summer cookouts and holiday gatherings.

Ingredients

* 3 slices bacon, chopped
* 1 small onion, finely diced
* 2 cans pork and beans (16 oz each)
* 1/2 cup root beer (120 ml)
* 1/4 cup BBQ sauce (60 ml)
* 1/8 teaspoon hot sauce
* Optional: 1 tablespoon brown sugar

Preparation Steps

1. Heat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Cook the bacon in a skillet until crisp.
3. Add the onion and sauté until tender.
4. Stir in the pork and beans, root beer, BBQ sauce, hot sauce, and brown sugar if using.
5. Mix thoroughly and transfer to a baking dish.
6. Bake for 35–45 minutes until hot, thick, and bubbling.
7. Let cool slightly before serving.

Closing

Enjoy these rich and flavorful baked beans warm from the oven as the perfect side dish for any barbecue or family meal. Don’t forget to share this recipe and follow deesviral for more homemade favorites.

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06/16/2026

Who's used a Hasty Bake?

Hasty-Bake Charcoal Grills Smoke, Bake & Grill our Stainless Steel Grills are also BBQ smokers, Made in the United States & built for the Backyard

06/15/2026

Who's ready to try Geoduck Fritters!

Golden, crispy, and made to share.

The Geoduck Fritters at Island Grille and Seafood Bar are the kind of appetizer that disappears fast. Lightly fried and packed with flavor, they're the perfect way to start your meal before the main course arrives.

Order a basket for the table and see what everyone's talking about.

06/14/2026

Happy ! Which will you select? 🍓

1) Biscuit. 2) Pound Cake. 3) Sponge Cake. 4) Yellow Cake.

06/12/2026

Thank you to The Grizzly Den!

06/12/2026

in 2025 grows into . to one year ago when it combined with Washington State Chili Cookoff.

(Photos included from The Daily World)

06/12/2026

With OysterFest – Culinary Excursions just got recognized as one of their top fans! 🎉
Enjoy this festival in Mason County!