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.

Tuesday, January 12, 2016

CANDY MAN: Red Chocolate Truffles

Above: KQ Red Chocolate Truffles.

CANDY MAN: Red Chocolate Truffles
by Mitch Hightower

Beautiful to look at, easy to make and decadently delicious, these Red Chocolate Truffles are sure to please the chocolate lovers in your life.  What could be a more perfect gift for your Valentine?

Check out the recipe and photo tutorial here:


Saturday, January 2, 2016

BAKING TUTORIAL: Apple Puff Pastry Braid

Above: The KQ Apple Puff Pastry Braid is ready to serve.

BAKING TUTORIAL: Apple Puff Pastry Braid
by Mitch Hightower

This fancy looking pastry is easy to make and sure to please apple lovers.  Check out the full photo tutorial on the Kitchen Queers web site.


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Thursday, December 10, 2015

NEW VIDEO: Winter Holiday Garland and Mantel Project

Above: Graphic for Kitchen Queers Season 1, Episode 11.

NEW VIDEO: Winter Holiday Garland and Mantel Project

The most recent installment in the Kitchen Queers video series is ready to view.  Watch KQ Host Mitch Hightower create a winter holiday garland in this first-time arts and crafts video.


Below: The completed Winter Holiday Garland and Mantel.

Sunday, December 6, 2015

DIY DECOR: Winter Holiday Wreath Project

Above: The 2015 KQ Winter Wreath.

DIY DECOR: Winter Holiday Wreath Project

Learn how to make this colorful and striking wreath in a new photo tutorial on the Kitchen Queers web site.

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Saturday, November 28, 2015

NEW VIDEO: Holiday Ecstasy Cocktail Tutorial (KQ Season 1, Episode 10)

Above: Graphics for Season 1, Episode 10.

NEW VIDEO: Holiday Ecstasy Cocktail Tutorial

Kitchen Queers host Mitch Hightower shows you how to make his recipe for this lovely layered cocktail, go here: http://www.kitchenqueers.com/video/season1/episode10

Thursday, November 19, 2015

NEW VIDEO: Welcome to Kitchen Queers

Above: Graphic for KQ "Welcome" video.

NEW VIDEO: Welcome to Kitchen Queers

Kitchen Queers host Mitch Hightower provides an insight into the KQ show concept in this promotional video featuring scenes from Kitchen Queers Season 1 episodes.  Taste testers Chef Philip Buchan and Austin also appear.




Saturday, November 14, 2015

NEW VIDEO: Bacon Pie Tutorial - Season 1, Episode 9

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NEW VIDEO: Bacon Pie Tutorial - Season 1, Episode 9

Kitchen Queers host Mitch Hightower shows you how to make Bacon Pie and Maple Sour Cream Sauce topping.  The recipe contains a pound of bacon!

Check out the video in the KQ web site:

Or on the KQ YouTube® Channel:

Below: A slice of Bacon Pie has been plated with a drizzle of Maple Sour Cream Sauce.
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Wednesday, November 11, 2015

PHOTO TUTORIAL: Chicken Egg Rolls

Above: The KQ Chicken Egg Rolls served on a bed of bean chili.

PHOTO TUTORIAL: Chicken Egg Rolls
by Mitch Hightower

Chef Philip and myself have perfected our Chicken Egg Rolls recipe and now we're sharing it in a new photo tutorial.  Check out the step-by-step instructions for this tasty deep fried dish, go here:

Below: The egg rolls get nice and crisp in the deep fryer in only three minutes. 

Friday, November 6, 2015

NEW VIDEO: Jacked Up Chocolate Bark


NEW VIDEO: Jacked Up Chocolate Bark

Check out KQ Host Mitch Hightower in Season 1, Episode 8 where he shows how to make an updated version of a holiday candy classic.

Watch video now on the Kitchen Queers YouTube® Channel here:

Sunday, October 4, 2015

NEW VIDEO: Pink Diamond Cocktail Tutorial

Above: Graphics for KQ Season 1, Episode 7.

NEW VIDEO: Pink Diamond Cocktail Tutorial
by Mitch Hightower

Check me out in the seventh installment in Season 1 of the Kitchen Queers video series. This episode I'll show you how to mix my famous Pink Diamond Cocktail and you'll learn how to make the chocolate swizzle sticks I use for a garnish.


Sunday, September 27, 2015

NEW VIDEO: Spicy Garlic Hummus and Baked Pita Chips

Above: KQ Spicy Garlic Hummus and Baked Pita Chips.

NEW VIDEO: Spicy Garlic Hummus and Baked Pita Chips Tutorial
by Mitch Hightower

Greetings Peeps! Season 1, Episode 6 is now available to view on the Kitchen Queers YouTube Channel. In this installment, I'll show you how to make my hummus recipe and pita chips are also on the menu. Chef Philip serves as the "Guest Taste Tester" for this episode.

Watch now, cruise here:


Tuesday, September 22, 2015

TIPSY TUESDAY: Sloe Gin Fizz Cocktail Video Tutorial

Above: Graphic for the KQ Sloe Gin Fizz Cocktail video.

TIPSY TUESDAY: Sloe Gin Fizz Cocktail Video Tutorial
by Chef Mitch

Greetings Peeps! Check me out in the latest Kitchen Queers video. Season 1, Episode 5 has me making a delicious Sloe Gin Fizz Cocktail.


Thursday, September 17, 2015

ON THE SET: Taping Cutaway Scenes

Above: Host Mitch Hightower on the KQ "Dining Room" set.

ON THE SET: Taping Cutaway Scenes
by Chef Mitch

This image is a "screen capture" from video footage shot yesterday on the Kitchen Queers "dining room" set. We were taping "cutaway" scenes for Episode 5. Cutaway scenes, (sometimes called cut-in scenes or cut-in shots), are video segments that are interspersed with the other footage to help narrate the story as the action unfolds. This is a technique that is popular in reality TV shows and instructional videos.

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Wednesday, September 9, 2015

SPINACH SOUP: How I Finally Got My Family to Eat Green Leafy Vegetables

Above: KQ Spinach Soup served with croutons.

SPINACH SOUP: How I Finally Got My Family to Eat Green Leafy Vegetables
by Chef Mitch

Here at my house everyone likes soup.  Meanwhile, it's been hard to incorporate more green leafy vegetables because we are not fans of the "kale" trend.  So I made SPINACH SOUP, and my family went wild!  I made a double batch, and it still wasn't enough because it was gone in two days.  I'll be making more of this recipe for sure.

Check out the recipe and photo tutorial here:

Below: Two pounds of baby spinach is used in this recipe. 

Tuesday, September 1, 2015

TIPSY TUESDAY: Tequini Sunrise

Above: The KQ Tequini Sunrise.  The cocktail on the left has been stirred.

TIPSY TUESDAY: Tequini Sunrise
by Chef Mitch

We retooled the classic Tequila Sunrise, by shaking it with ice and serving it "martini style".  You can let the grenadine float at the bottom, or stir the cocktail after pouring to create a vibrant and colorful drink.

Check out the photo tutorial for the Tequini Sunrise here:

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Below: Mitch adds the grenadine to a Tequini Sunrise cocktail.