Transition Your Table For Fall
Transition Your Table For Fall
Transition Your Table For Fall
Posted 7 days ago

It's that time of year again.  September is truly a transitional month, when we're thinking fall but feeling summer.  When it comes to your table, summer decor is really out…

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Transition Your Table For Fall
Pour the Red, White and Boo!
Pour the Red, White and Boo!
Pour the Red, White and Boo!
Posted 315 days ago

For details on this tablescape pictured above see: Country Living

This Halloween is the perfect party fright night!  It falls on a Saturday and we  get to "fall-back" by getting an…

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Pour the Red, White and Boo!
Tips for Tasting Wine Like a Pro.
Tips for Tasting Wine Like a Pro.
Tips for Tasting Wine Like a Pro.
Posted 352 days ago

I love wine and this time of year my crush on it gets even more intense. September to October is harvest season in wine country, and is known as the…

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Tips for Tasting Wine Like a Pro.
Tailgate Party Plan
Tailgate Party Plan
Tailgate Party Plan
Posted 359 days ago

Autumn in the Northeast is a miraculous experience. The crisp air, the vibrant color of the leaves, and the ultimate sense of renewal as a fresh school year begins and…

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Tailgate Party Plan
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Easy Backyard BBQ: Grilled Sausage, Peppers and Onions

August 20, 2010 BBQ

Grilled Italian sausage, peppers and onions is classic combination and a perfect choice for an easy backyard BBQ.  It you need a break from hamburgers and hot dogs, mix it up Italian style and mangia!  You can grill everything together and then serve it up on the same platter.  Let guests dish it up the [...]

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Peach Watermelon Salsa with Cinnamon Chips

August 11, 2010 Appetizers

Here is a delicious no cook salsa recipe for your next cookout. Start with sweet watermelon and peach, then soup it up with mint and onion to create a blend of flavors that is really out of this world. Since all the ingredients are in season, you can really enjoy the fresh fruit taste. [...]

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Super Summer Recipe – Grilled Steak Tostadas!

June 3, 2010 BBQ

Oh dear, sometimes it’s so hard to write these posts without wanting to eat …but tonight I will indulge!   This is a delicious and nutritious meal that my boys (all 4) will love.  The Bonus:  If I marinate the meat this morning, (although you only need 16 minutes, my feeling is that  you can’t [...]

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Homestyle BBQ Potato Salad

April 29, 2010 BBQ

No BBQ is complete without potato salad and this recipe from McCormick is a real standout. Its sweet and tangy taste makes it perfect for grilled meats and it will definitely get noticed by party guests!   This simple but special recipe takes just about 30 minutes to prepare and for pennies a person it’s an [...]

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“Easy As Pie” Pizza BBQ – “Think Out Of The Box” Party Idea!

April 29, 2010 BBQ

Think out of the box and celebrate the warmer weather with a  “Make Your Own” Pizza BBQ that’s all about ease and simplicity. Invite your guests to become Pizzaiolos for the day, as they create and grill their own pizzas. Turn your grill into a pizza oven, shopping the local produce [...]

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Cowboy Caviar – The Perfect BBQ Side Dish!

April 27, 2010 BBQ

When I think of “Cowboy Cooking”, I think of Chuck Wagons and hungry cowboys huddled over the campfire starving after a long day of driving cattle.  Cowboy Caviar incorporates the same ingredients (corn, beans and onions) used on the Chuck Wagons in the 1800’s however, it’s a bit more refined. It doesn’t require a [...]

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Hot Ideas For Serving Up Cool Drinks At Your BBQ Bash!

April 26, 2010 BBQ

BBQ season is upon us, our cover came off the grill last weekend and we attended our first BBQ party last night!  It’s got me thinking and I wanted to share some bright ideas for your next BBQ bash, so here is one I love…
Use mason or jelly jars to serve cool drinks to your [...]

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“Make-Ahead” BBQ Menu

September 6, 2009 BBQ

Labor Day is the last chance to celebrate summer, so invite friends and family over and head to the backyard for some fun! Try this “make-ahead” menu and be a guest at your own party! Ribs are a great idea after a summer of hamburgers and hot dogs, your guests will welcome the change (and [...]

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Cheers Big Ears!

August 29, 2009 BBQ

Corn on the Cob season is in full swing. But with the temperatures boiling the last thing you need to do is husk, clean and cook your corn on the stove. Since your grill is probably already on, use it and skip the work ! Here’s how and there’s [...]

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Grill Your Dessert!

August 29, 2009 BBQ

I love this recipe from Better Homes and Gardens.  Why not grill up dessert when hosting a BBQ?  While the grill is on and hot, use it and stay out of the kitchen.  This dessert takes just about 5 minutes to prepare and only 10 minutes on the grill.  The result is a delicious and [...]

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