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.

Saturday, February 23, 2019

RECIPE EXPERIMENTS: Bacon Jalapeno Cheese Ball Bites


Above: Bacon Jalapeno Cheese Ball Bites.

RECIPE EXPERIMENT: Bacon Jalapeno Cheese Ball Bites

KQ host Mitch Hightower has been experimenting with easy-to-make party appetizers. This very tasty version features a cream cheese, onion and jalapeno interior, covered with a very crispy bacon exterior. The result is a rich, sweet and savory flavor bomb that is sure to please. Look for this recipe to be featured in an upcoming KQ Season 5 video.

Watch all of the KQ videos on the KQ YouTube® channel here:
https://www.youtube.com/c/KitchenQueers

Monday, February 18, 2019

NEW VIDEO: Butterscotch Vodkatini


Above: The Butterscotch Vodkatini cocktail.

NEW VIDEO: Butterscotch Vodkatini

Check out the newest KQ video where host Mitch Hightower demonstrates his mix for the fabulous Butterscotch Vodkatini.

Watch here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C7HIE3HTW4k

Below: graphic for KQ Season 5, Episode 4. 

Friday, February 15, 2019

ON THE SET: Taste Testing the Butterscotch Vodkatini Cocktail

Above: KQ partner Chef Philip is ready to taste the cocktail.

ON THE SET: Taste Testing the Butterscotch Vodkatini Cocktail

The KQ Butterscotch Vodkatini cocktail is a sweet mix of vodka, butterscotch liqueur and light crème de cacao. This butterscotch and chocolate flavor profile provides an almost caramel like cocktail experience. Look for this drink to be demonstrated in an upcoming KQ video!

Below: The KQ Butterscotch Vodkatini.

Sunday, February 10, 2019

NEW VIDEO: Sweetheart Cocktail


Above: KQ graphic for Season 5, Episode 3, Number 89.

NEW VIDEO: Sweetheart Cocktail

In the newest #KitchenQueers video, KQ host Mitch Hightower shares his mix for the Sweetheart Cocktail. This festive bright red adult beverage features coconut rum, triple sec, light rum, sloe gin and grenadine. The unique combination of flavors creates a very tasty flavor profile, perfect for sharing with your sweetheart! KQ partner Chef Philip serves as the guest taste tester for KQ Season 5, Episode 3, Number 89. (S5E3N89-HD).

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


Above: The KQ Sweetheart Cocktail served Martini style as well as "on the rocks".

Saturday, February 9, 2019

RECIPE EXPERIMENTS: Bean and Vegetable Soup

Above: The soup starts to simmer on the stove.

RECIPE EXPERIMENTS: Bean and Vegetable Soup

KQ host Mitch Hightower loves to make soups and he's been working on perfecting this recipe for a while.  Mitch reports, "It's almost there".

Check out all of the KQ videos on our YouTube® channel here:
https://www.youtube.com/c/KitchenQueers

Thursday, February 7, 2019

ON THE SET: Taping the Sweetheart Cocktail Video

Above: Mitch behind the bar.

ON THE SET: Taping the Sweetheart Cocktail Video

The KQ crew was back on set taping the Sweetheart Cocktail video just in time for Valentine's Day next week!

Check out the KQ YouTube® channel here:
https://www.youtube.com/c/KitchenQueers

Wednesday, February 6, 2019

RECIPE EXPERIMENTS: Sweetheart Cocktail


Above: The Sweetheart Cocktail.

RECIPE EXPERIMENTS: Sweetheart Cocktail

KQ host Mitch Hightower has developed this new cocktail recipe just in time for Valentine's Day. The intensely red martini-style drink features coconut rum, triple sec, light rum, sloe gin and grenadine. This sumptuous combination of flavors is quite tasty. See this mix demonstrated in an upcoming video on the KQ YouTube® channel here: https://www.youtube.com/c/KitchenQueers