So, this Friday is our monthly board meeting in the Man Room somewhere in Old Shasta. My good friend, Chuck Byard, who makes a delicious clam dip, won’t be there because he is off hunting some beastly creature in Montana. So, although I know it won’t compare, I will be the one board member to step up and give it a go.

Not Quite Chuck’s Clam Dip6 1⁄2 ounces minced clams, drained-reserve 2 Tbsp of juice8 ounces cream cheese, softened1⁄4 cup sour cream1⁄2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce2 garlic cloves, minced2 tablespoons parsley1⁄2 teaspoon hot sauceKosher salt and fresh ground pepper, to tasteIn a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese with 2 Tbsp clam juice, sour cream, Worcestershire sauce and…

It’s gonna actually be a little chilly this weekend. How ’bout some good comfort food to warm your cockles.

Beef Tips with Gravy over Noodles2 tablespoons olive oil1 onion chopped2 pounds cubed chuck or stew meat10 ½ ounces beef broth10 ½ ounces onion soup1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce1 bay leafKosher salt and fresh ground pepper, to tasteCooked egg noodles, for servingTo Thicken Gravy:3 tablespoons cornstarch1/3 cup waterIn a large pot or dutch oven, heat 1…