With Spring upon us and Summer quickly approaching, it's not too soon to get thinking about how you're going to spend those beautiful evenings. For me, kicking back with a glass of wine and a few buddies is a great way to relax. After a Winter of saying no, Ribera del Duero y … [Read more...]
Smokin’ Good Ribs with Smithfield
This shop is part of a social shopper marketing insight campaign with Weave Made Media® and Farmland/Smithfield, but all my opinions are my own. #weavemade #ReadySetRibs http://my-disclosur.es/RgFrEH I love ribs! Seriously, who doesn't enjoy a good rack of ribs? Beth's … [Read more...]
10 Products to Make You Fire Up Your Grill
Does summer mean grilling season for you? It does for us. Brian has already been grilling salads. I think this grilling season is going to get interesting! Check out these great grilling products that will keep you grilling all summer long!14-Piece Deluxe Stainless-Steel Grill … [Read more...]
Charred Romaine Salad with Burst Tomatoes
Grilling is most often associated with applying large amounts of heat to beautiful hunks of meat. Growing up, I can remember seeing my father outdoors, grilling chicken, steaks, sausages...whatever, and my mother, inside, preparing whatever side dish would accompany our charred, … [Read more...]
Weekend BBQ Chicken with Heinz Apple Cider Vinegar #HeinzVinegar
I participated in a campaign on behalf of Mom Central Consulting for Heinz Vinegar. I received a product sample to facilitate my review and as a thank you for participating. Did you know that vinegar translated literally from French means "sour wine"? That makes sense … [Read more...]
Father’s Day SteakCation at LongHorn Steakhouse
I participated in a campaign on behalf of Dad Central Consulting for LongHorn Steakhouse. I received a gift card to facilitate my review and a promotional item as a thank-you for participating. All thoughts and opinions are my own. It's almost Father's Day. This is the … [Read more...]
Hellmann’s Grilled Chicken Parm Pizza
Yummly recently issued me a challenge in exchange for a place at the World's Longest Picnic Table. Now, I am never one to back down from a challenge, but this one was particularly difficult. "Brian," they said, "Mario Batali has made over a classic Hellmann's Mayonnaise recipe. … [Read more...]
Strip Steak with Hazelnut Cream Sauce #whatsyourid
I cook...a lot! For quite some time, I have been able to make just about anything that I feel like making. As such, it has long been pretty hard for me to say what my favorite foods or flavors are. I actually wrote a paper about that very subject when I was in college! Maybe … [Read more...]
Walmart Steak Grill-Off! #steakover
We hosted an exciting family mini grill-off while trying the new Walmart USDA Choice Premium Beef steaks earlier this week. In my family, steaks are marinated. Mom often uses a store bought marinated and dad is the grill master. Here at our house, Brian is all about the … [Read more...]
iDevices iGrill l Grilling/Cooking Barbecue Thermometer
We are excited to provide a review of the complementary iGrill that we received! iDevices iGrill Grilling/Cooking Barbecue Thermometer Details ... The World's First Grilling and Cooking Thermometer and App for iPod touch, iPhone and iPad With its unique design, … [Read more...]