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.

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.

Sunday, April 30, 2017

New Recipe: Hash Brown Casserole

Above: The KQ Hash Brown Casserole.

New Recipe: Hash Brown Casserole

Kitchen Queers host Mitch Hightower has been experimenting with casserole ideas, and he reports this new Hash Brown Casserole is a tasty and easy-to-make winner. Look for this recipe to be featured in an upcoming Season 3 episode of Kitchen Queers on the KQ YouTube channel.



Tuesday, April 18, 2017

NEW VIDEO: Tangerine Collins Cocktail

Above: Graphics for KQ Season 3, Episode 2.

NEW VIDEO: Tangerine Collins

The second episode of KQ Season 3 can now be viewed on the Kitchen Queers YouTube® channel, go here:

Below: A glamour shot of the KQ Tangerine Collins cocktail. 

Season 3, Episode 1: REVISED EDITION

Above: Graphics for KQ Season 3, Episode 1.

Season 3, Episode 1: REVISED EDITION

The first episode of KQ Season 3, featuring the tasty Blue Velvetini cocktail has been revised to include a new music soundtrack created exclusively for the Kitchen Queers video series. Check it out here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F1Aj0GJ-F-w&spfreload=5

Kitchen Queers Videos Now Featured on PrideBuzz.com

Above: A screen capture shows the PrideBuzz.com web site.

Kitchen Queers Videos Now Featured on PrideBuzz.com

Recently launched LGBTQ online venue, www.pridebuzz.com is now playing Kitchen Queers videos, starting from the beginning of Season 1.  Check out the new PrideBuzz site, filled with lots of LGBTQ themed content, go here: http://www.pridebuzz.com


Thursday, March 30, 2017

ON THE SET: Taping the "Pink Margarita" Episode

Above: The Kitchen Queers bar set decorated in a pink color scheme.

ON THE SET: Taping the "Pink Margarita" Episode
By Mitch Hightower

Today we taped another cocktail episode, this time featuring the KQ Pink Margarita. Silver tequila is my favorite spirit, and the salted rim is my favorite element of this drink. Besides it being pink, of course! Look for this, and many more food and cocktail episodes coming up soon for KQ Season 3.