Mike's in the Kitchen

09/22/2024

Just uploaded my cooking video for Tomato Basil Soup.

Fresh, home made Tomato Basil Soup with Chipotle Seasoning.This is a great recipe to do in a crock pot/slow cooker. It's hearty, flavorful, and goes great w...

08/11/2024

Hey everybody,

I’m back!

Here’s the link to the website as I just put two new recipes up on it please enjoy !

Egg Salad with Chipotle Seasoningby ohthatmike | Aug 10, 2024 | Appetizers, Entree, Side Dish | 0 | This is an easy go to recipe for Egg Salad. Hard boil as many eggs as you want. Once the eggs are pealed and cooled, slice into small pieces. Add approximately 1 cup of Mayonnaise (you can add less or...

08/05/2024

For those that like Egg Salad, here is my latest recipe and video.

This is an easy go to recipe for Egg Salad. Hard boil as many eggs as you want. Once the eggs are pealed and cooled, slice into small pieces. Add approxim...

07/05/2024

05/11/2024

A little Tiki for the night. The name is a surprise - yes, you have to wait like me. Starting to celebrate Mother’s Day early.

05/04/2024

At the Grand Opening of Bitty and Beau’s Coffee on Gervais in downtown Columbia, SC. The employees are people with disabilities. It’s great to see this coffee shop open. Support! Support! Support!

05/04/2024

Singapore Sling is the drink of the night at BOKU.

04/27/2024

Espresso Old Fashion, made by Reynaldy at BOKU

03/03/2024

March is here and that means several things are happening. Spring is upon us, Pi Day (3.14) and St Patrick’s Day. Come to the bakery to get your March cookies and while you are here, enjoy the other delectable dessert.

01/24/2024

Always Original Bakery is creating wonderful fun cookies. From fish to party hats to Mardi Gras to Unicorns to ducks, stop by and get some of your favorite cookies. They also make great gifts.

Own a Jeep? If yes, when playing Duck, Duck, Jeep, give the owner the Duck cookie. For those that, don’t know about Duck, Duck, Jeep, Jeep owners will put a little rubber ducky on a jeep for the owner to find. Rubber duckies are great but, Duck cookies are so much better.

01/23/2024

Taco Monday at Publico St. Great tacos (beef, chicken Tinga , and carnitas). The watermelon margaritas are great. If you are in Columbia, stop by for some great food! Having dinner with George Grogan and Jay Dawson.

01/18/2024

Pumpkin made at One Eared Cow Glass in Columbia, SC. With direction from Tommy Lockhart, Ryan and Paul, I made this.

12/22/2023

The Grinch paid me a visit tonight . Great food, fun conversation, visited by the Grinch made for a great evening before the final rush of Christmas.

12/05/2023

Grinch Cake Bites!
While the Grinch was mean tempered, these cake bites are total opposite. Eating this cake bite will make your heart swell with happiness.

12/03/2023

Braised Pork Shank with a Cranberry Soy Glaze & rice. Appetizer was Pot Stickers. A great meal with the Grinch visiting.

11/19/2023

Dinner at BOKU in Columbia, SC. Great meal and had a visit from the Grinch.

10/29/2023

Spooky Sugar Cookies, created by the great staff

10/17/2023

The talents team created these great Halloween sugar cookies. Always Original Bakery is located at 501 Meeting St., West Columbia, SC. Call 803.977.0034 to order your cookies.

10/11/2023

Pork Loin seasoned with a “Prime Rib” dry rub, cooked in the air fryer @350° for 30 minutes. PERFECTION!

Sweet potatoes were seasoned Smoked Paprika and Dried Chives.

What a great meal!

07/12/2023

Smoked Brisket with Mac & Cheese.

Can you say "YUMMY"? It was delicious!

10/16/2022

At the Rayford Sunday Market in Spring, TX supporting a neighbor at the market. Cookies for Halloween and “adult”themed. Her cookies are awesome.

09/30/2022

Many thanks to for the tickets to see Ain’t Misbehavin’ at the Hobby Center in downtown Houston. Me and my extended family had a great time

07/24/2022

Chef’s Charcuterie from Postino, Montrose, Houston. A fantastic board!

07/24/2022

Dolmades with Feta, Lemon wedges. The Classy Cork in Spring, TX.