Kitchen Queers Blog


This BLOG is the companion to the KQ web site. http://www.kitchenqueers.com
Here you'll find behind the scenes details about our recipes, cocktails, other ideas in development and more.
Thank you for joining us in our San Francisco kitchen, bar and dining room.

Sunday, December 31, 2017

NEW VIDEO: Winter Brunch Buffet Guide

Above: Graphic for KQ Season 3, Episode 23.

NEW VIDEO: Winter Brunch Buffet Guide

Kitchen Queers host Mitch Hightower shares some of his favorite items to serve at a winter brunch buffet. Watch the newest KQ episode here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pZQfvdwRRVU&spfreload=5

Tuesday, December 19, 2017

NEW VIDEO: Holiday Baked Appetizer Guide

Above: Graphic for KQ Season 3, Episode 22.

NEW VIDEO: Holiday Baked Appetizer Video

KQ host Mitch Hightower shares six of his favorite baked appetizers, any of which works well for a holiday party or buffet.



Sunday, December 17, 2017

NEW VIDEO: Winter Holiday Cocktail Guide

Above: Graphic for KQ Season 3, Episode 21.

NEW VIDEO: Winter Holiday Cocktail Guide

KQ host Mitch Hightower shares six of his favorite winter holiday cocktails in the newest Kitchen Queers video on YouTube®, watch here:


Sunday, December 3, 2017

SWEETS AND DESSERTS: Nine Delectable Choices

Above: Screen capture of the KQ Sweets and Desserts web page.

SWEETS AND DESSERTS: Nine Delectable Choices

Check out nine sweet treat and easy-to-make dessert options here:



Thursday, November 30, 2017

RECIPE EXPERIMENTS: "Upside Down" Onion Potato Cakes

Above: An onion-potato cake recipe test result.

RECIPE EXPERIMENTS: "Upside Down" Onion Potato Cakes

Kitchen Queers host Mitch Hightower has been testing recipes for "Upside Down" onion potato cakes.  He says, 'Think pineapple upside down cake, where the pineapple is replaced with a sweet and savory red onion mixture and the cake has been replaced with crispy and buttery hash brown potatoes".

More recipe tests for this dish are forthcoming, and we expect to see this recipe as a video installment during KQ Season 4 in 2018!

Check out the Kitchen Queers video channel on YouTube® here:


Monday, November 20, 2017

NEW VIDEO: Teriyaki Bacon Candy

Above: Graphic for KQ Season 3, Episode 20.

NEW VIDEO: Teriyaki Bacon Candy

KQ host Mitch Hightower demonstrates his original recipe for bacon candy like none you've ever tried. This original recipe includes thick cut bacon, ginger, garlic, molasses, brown sugar and dried pineapple.

Learn how to make this delectable treat here:

Friday, November 10, 2017

HOLIDAY COCKTAILS: Nine Colorful Mixes

Above: Screen capture of the KQ Holiday Cocktail web page.

HOLIDAY COCKTAILS: Nine Colorful Mixes

Need a colorful and flavorful adult beverage for your next party, event or soiree?  Try any of the nine beauties in the Kitchen Queers collection of cocktails sure to please at a variety of holiday functions!


Tuesday, November 7, 2017

NEW VIDEO: Blue Blizzard Cocktail

Above: Graphic for KQ Season 3, Episode 19.

NEW VIDEO: Blue Blizzard Cocktail

KQ host Mitch Hightower demonstrates his mix for this chocolate, orange and coconut flavored adult concoction with a cool flaked coconut rim.

View the video here: https://youtu.be/kEp-c3R6sR0


Friday, October 27, 2017

NEW VIDEO: Roasted Red Pepper Hummus

Above: Graphic for KQ Season 3, Episode 18.

NEW VIDEO: Roasted Red Pepper Hummus

Check out the most recent KQ video, where host Mitch Hightower demonstrates his recipe for Roasted Red Pepper Hummus.

Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ynVLFgy6DeE

Saturday, October 21, 2017

NEW VIDEO: Midnight Margarita

Above: Graphic for KQ Season 3, Episode 17.

NEW VIDEO: Midnight Margarita

This cocktail looks black at first glance, but is actually a very deep purple color.  KQ host Mitch Hightower shows how to mix this cocktail, as well as how to create the gold sea salt rim during KQ Season 3, Episode 17.

Watch the Midnight Margarita video here:

Wednesday, October 11, 2017

NEW VIDEO: Blueberry Apple Pie Smoothie

Above: Graphic for KQ Season 3, Episode 16.

NEW VIDEO: Blueberry Apple Pie Smoothie

Kitchen Queers host Mitch Hightower demonstrates his mix for a tasty and healthy smoothie without any dairy or animal products.

View the new episode here:
https://youtu.be/En4ZMH1Khss

Friday, October 6, 2017

NEW VIDEO: Purple Shimmertini Cocktail (S3E15-HD)

Above: Graphic for KQ Season 3, Episode 15.

NEW VIDEO: Purple Shimmertini Cocktail

Kitchen Queers host Mitch Hightower shows you how yo mix a Purple Shimmertini, which includes vodka, purple shimmer liqueur, blue Curacao and grenadine.  Watch the video here:


Friday, September 29, 2017

NEW VIDEO: Pineapple Hurricane Cocktail (Season 3, Episode 14)

Above: Graphic for KQ Season 3, Episode 14.

NEW VIDEO: Pineapple Hurricane Cocktail

Kitchen Queers host Mitch Hightower demonstrates his mix for a Pineapple Hurricane, which he describes as a mash-up inspired by a Rum Swizzle and a classic New Orleans Hurricane.

Watch the video here:

Friday, September 15, 2017

Wednesday, September 13, 2017

NEW VIDEO: Cut Flower Container Garden - Zinnia Edition (S3E12-HD)

Above: Graphic for KQ Season 3, Episode 12.

NEW VIDEO: Cut Flower Container Garden - Zinnia Edition

Kitchen Queers host Mitch Hightower shows you his techniques for growing tall zinnias in a big pot on a small balcony in the latest KQ video.

Watch on YouTube® here:


Sunday, September 10, 2017

FLOWER POWER: Floral Arrangements and Growing Cut Flowers

Above: Zinnias grown in a container on a small balcony.

FLOWER POWER: Floral Arrangements and Growing Cut Flowers

In many of the Kitchen Queers videos, you'll see floral arrangements somewhere in the background. Often, the flowers you see are grown right here in our own container garden.  We love cosmos, zinnias, bachelor buttons and sunflowers.  We'll show you our tips and tricks for growing cut flowers in containers in the next KQ video, (Season 3, Episode 12).


Below: Cosmos and Bachelor Buttons in an arrangement for a KQ Season 3 video.

Thursday, September 7, 2017

ROASTY TOASTY: Perfecting the Kitchen Queers Roasted Beet Hummus Recipe

Above: Roasted Beets prepared as per the KQ recipe.

ROASTY TOASTY: Perfecting the KQ Roasted Beet Hummus Recipe

We've been working on the KQ Roasted Beet Hummus Recipe and it is finally perfected!  That means a KQ video showing you how it's done is not far behind!  This recipe and video will be available soon!

Thanks for watching the KQ YouTube® Channel:

Below: The Kitchen Queers Roasted Beet Hummus after blending in a food processor. 

Thursday, August 31, 2017

Three Day Weekend: Brunch Food

Above: A beauty shot featuring the KQ Bacon Hash Brown Casserole.

Three Day Weekend: Brunch Food

Treat your guests and yourself to some fabulous and easy-to-prepare items that serve well as brunch food. Check out all of the Kitchen Queers party and buffet food videos here:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLGc8wXdGFo916nj2aKSOWfoI6vXQ6PkPe

Below: Graphic for the KQ Bacon Pie episode. 

Above: The KQ Orange Walnut Mini Tarte Soleil.

Below: Graphic for the Carved Cantaloupe Flower Bowl episode.

Three Day Weekend: How About a Margarita!

Above: Graphic for the KQ Melon Margarita episode.

Three Day Weekend: How About a Margarita!

Around here silver tequila is often the preferred special occasion spirit, so with the three day holiday weekend right around the corner, check out three KQ Margarita recipes.  One for each day!

Watch all of the Kitchen Queers cocktail videos here:

Enjoy and Happy Labor Day!

Below: A beauty shot of the Kitchen Queers Pink Margarita. 

Above: Graphic for the KQ Pineapple Margarita episode.

Below: The KQ Pineapple Margarita with a pineapple wedge garnish dipped in Black Lava Salt.



Wednesday, August 16, 2017

It's National Rum Day, We're Making Hurricane Cocktails

Above: Graphics for the KQ Hurricane Cocktail video.

It's National Rum Day, We're Making Hurricane Cocktails

Our favorite way to celebrate #NationalRumDay is with a Hurricane Cocktail.  Check out the KQ Hurricane recipe and video here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fwdIV2m0xro


Saturday, August 12, 2017

NEW PAGE: Kitchen Queers Savory Baking Videos

Above: Screen cap of the new KQ Savory Baking page.

NEW PAGE: Kitchen Queers Savory Baking Videos

Check out the newest feature on the KQ site, visit the Savory Baking Videos page here:

Below: Spinach Balls from KQ Season 3, Episode 9. 

Above: Super Crispy Baked Onion Rings from KQ Season 3, Episode 10.

Thursday, August 10, 2017

NEW VIDEO: Orange Walnut Mini Tarte Soleil

Above: Graphics for KQ Season 3, Episode 11.

NEW VIDEO: Orange Walnut Mini Tarte Soleil

Kitchen Queers host Mitch Hightower demonstrates how to make a mini tarte soleil filled with a yummy orange-walnut-raspberry-cinnamon filling.

Watch here:


Monday, July 31, 2017

46 Episodes

Above: The KQ YouTube® channel page.

46 Episodes

There are now 46 different Kitchen Queers video episodes to view, watch them all on the KQ YouTube® Channel, go here:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmi4fJQ4cVNHfHFu09RK25g



Sunday, July 30, 2017

NEW VIDEO: Spinach Balls

Above: Graphic for KQ Season 3, Episode 10.

NEW VIDEO: Spinach Balls

Kitchen Queers host Mitch Hightower demonstrates his recipe for Spinach Balls, a very easy-to-make baked appetizer.



Monday, July 24, 2017

NEW VIDEO: Super Crispy Baked Onion Rings

Above: Graphics for KQ Season 3, Episode 9.

NEW VIDEO: Super Crispy Baked Onion Rings

Kitchen Queers host Mitch Hightower is back in the kitchen to show you how to make very crunchy and super crispy baked onion rings.  Easier and much healthier than deep frying!



Sunday, July 16, 2017

NEW VIDEO: Queer Jezebel Sauce

Above: Graphic for KQ Season 3, Episode 8.

NEW VIDEO: Queer Jezebel Sauce

Kitchen Queers host Mitch Hightower demonstrates how to make Queer Jezebel Sauce, the KQ spin on classic southern Jezebel sauce with pineapple, horseradish, apricot preserves, dry mustard and black pepper. Mitch also shows several options for using the sweet, tangy and spicy Queer Jezebel Sauce. Chef Philip Buchan appears as the “taste-tester” for KQ Season 3, Episode 8. (S3E8-HD).



Wednesday, July 5, 2017

NEW VIDEO: Pineapple Margarita

Above: Graphic for KQ Season 3, Episode 7.

NEW VIDEO: Pineapple Margarita

Kitchen Queers host Mitch Hightower demonstrates his mix that is a twist on a classic Margarita and features a pineapple chunk dipped in black lava salt as a garnish.

Video here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmi4fJQ4cVNHfHFu09RK25g

Monday, June 26, 2017

KQ Site Update - June 2017

Above: Screen cap of the KQ site.

KQ Site Update

The Kitchen Queers site has been updated with lots of new food and beverage content, cruise here:
http://www.kitchenqueers.com

Thursday, June 22, 2017

NEW VIDEO: Hot Lips Cocktail

Above: Graphic for KQ Season 3, Episode 6.

NEW VIDEO: Hot Lips Cocktail

Kitchen Queers host Mitch Hightower demonstrates his mix for a Hot Lips cocktail, made with vodka, cinnamon liqueur, sloe gin and pomegranate juice.  This deeply red hued cocktail is a unique combination of flavors and perfect as a striking red signature drink for a party, fundraiser or special event.


Below: Beauty shot of the Kitchen Queers Hot Lips Cocktail. 

Tuesday, June 13, 2017

Pink and Rainbow PRIDE Cocktails

Above: Screen cap of the KQ Pride Party Signature Cocktails page for 2017.

Pink and Rainbow PRIDE Cocktails

Just in time for PRIDE, check out our favorite pink and rainbow cocktails, go here:

Below: The KQ Pink PRIDE Martini

Above: The KQ Pink Margarita.

Sunday, June 11, 2017

NEW VIDEO: Rainbow Cocktail Flight

Above: Promotional graphic for KQ Season 3, Episode 5.

NEW VIDEO: Rainbow Cocktail Flight

Kitchen Queers host Mitch Hightower shows off his latest creation, the Rainbow Cocktail Flight.  In this extended-length episode, Mitch demonstrates all six cocktails in this presentation.

View the video now: https://youtu.be/MV-1wxEGztM

Friday, May 19, 2017

NEW VIDEO: Bacon Hash Brown Casserole

Above: Promotional graphic for KQ Season 3, Episode 4.

NEW VIDEO: Bacon Hash Brown Casserole

The most recent installment in the Kitchen Queers video series is now available to view on YouTube®.

Go here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mWIsZAr4B_Q

Below: This image shows one of several serving options for the Bacon Hash Brown Casserole. 

Tuesday, May 9, 2017

NEW VIDEO: Pink Margarita

Above: Promotional graphic for KQ Season 3, Episode 3.

NEW VIDEO: Pink Margarita

Kitchen Queers host Mitch Hightower demonstrates his mix for this pink riff on a classic margarita. Bon vivant Michael Sereno and Chef Philip Buchan serve as the taste-testers for this installment of the Kitchen Queers video series.


Above: A beauty shot of the KQ Pink Margarita.