The Victory Galette: A Tomato Success Story
There’s been a lot of battles over fruits and veggies in our backyard, and frankly, our success rates against nature’s vegetable stealing hooligans have been questionable at best. Birds and chipmunks for sure, but man, the rabbits, and squirrels have…
Shaved Asparagus Pizza Hits All The Summer Notes
Well, it’s hotter than a blister bug in a pepper patch. Oh, it’s a barn burner alright. Hotter than a stolen tamale. I’m telling ya it’s a humdinger. Hot enough to scald a lizard or fry an egg on your…
BBQ Shrimp & Grits, NOLA Style
Mentioning the word grits will most times get my head turning like one of those weird, mindless, dog and pony show carnival tricks. Yeah, I like ’em that much. So when my NOLA Style BBQ Shrimp plans got derailed by…
Savory Stuffed Pork Tenderloin: Belly Filling Goodness
From our humble backyard space, it’s usually possible to look towards the west and get a first-person weather report. But on this particular day, that picture was a little more telling. The sky wouldn’t harbor any lingering secrets, and now…
Caramelized Onion & Goat Cheese Galette
You might be interested in the history of the onion. If you are, well, you might also be on the wrong blog, because I’m not here to get into any of that. But I do like ’em. I like the…
Back To Normal Doesn’t Necessarily Mean Back To The Same
Perched pitside, daydreaming through wisps of hickory smoke ribboning out of the vents of the trusty old Weber, I was reminded that the world does not stop for anyone. Spring has sprung, the trees are popping, greenery is sprouting and…
Ingredients With No Recipe Means Finding Your Way, Both In Life And On The Grill
Finding your way is surely an appropriate term to use these days. I’ve heard many folks say they’re taking this current social situation day by day, and truthfully, that’s the only way to do it, isn’t it? “Ingredients with no…
Stuffed Pork Tenderloin: Pinwheels Of Pecan Smoked Deliciousness
It was a good day, you know, being able to mosey around the yard without fighting the ice, snow, or slush at your feet. The sun is slowly making longer shadows, which I take as a backhanded invitation to stay…
The Cranberry Jalapeno Turkey Burger: Maximum Flavor With Minimal Effort
Some days, man. Some days. Some just aren’t meant for the leisurely, low and slow barbecue process. This is one of those days. Cold, breezy, with a little nip in the air that begs for a little sip in my…
Balsamic Chicken and Veggies: One Pan Deliciousness
A fresh blanket of snow is like a new canvas, ready to be molded into something of your choosing. Even when anticipated, it drives primal instincts, making sane people scurry about, collecting food staples as if they’re going to be…
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