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.

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.