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Spring has finally arrived here in the Midwest. Although we woke to showers this morning, the promise of 72° temperatures has made us very happy. We are already planning what we will be throwing on the grill tonight for dinner. Before we have even had breakfast. Or coffee. Which is dangerous. Don’t try this at [...]
Deep Fry a Turkey How to Deep Fry a Turkey First, be sure to always cook outside and keep pets and children away from your “cooking zone!” You will need to have 2 thermometer’s on hand, one to track the oil temperature and one to track the turkey temperature. You really don’t want to deep [...]
Every year as I prepare my garden for winter, I wonder what to do with green tomatoes. There is a special place in my heart for the little guys that work hard till the end, only to be defeated when the first frost declares “times up!”. In my quest to restore dignity to my little [...]
Looking for a healthy, quick breakfast solution? How about a breakfast that was all natural, filling and has different options for every day of the week? Sometimes the weekly oatmeal, fresh fruit, breakfast bar and fast food options need changed up, personally we’ve been watching our Gluten intake so again this is a perfect remedy [...]
Making Your Own Tea Blend After years of picking out different teas that I thought I would enjoy and reading the labels to see what types of ingredients were in each one, it dawned on me one day, that I have most of the ingredients with the exception of the tea leaves. So I bought [...]
Honey – Nothing like it! Honey is a sweet, viscous food product that is produced by bees from the nectar, sap, and pollen of nearby plants, trees, and flowers. Weather, floral nectar, and geographical region are all factors that influence the flavor sweetness, and consistency of honey. Commercially produced honey is typically found in the [...]
BBQ and Grilling has been woven into the fabric of American culture since the 1950’s when George Stephen got an idea after inheriting a controlling interest in a metal spinning company called Weber Brothers. Since that day, firing up the grill has been a sacred ritual heralding the start of summer. In 2009 there were [...]
Photo Credit: Christopher Aloi To make your own rub, or buy pre-blended? That is the question. Having your own signature rub can be a lot of fun. It makes a great gift for a friend and gives you something to brag about at your next cookout… but is it for you? There are a few [...]
Photo Credit: Sudhamshu Hebbar We take great pride in having the freshest spices you can buy online. We know how important it is to cook with fresh spices, the fresher the spices the better all of your recipes will taste. So, we wanted to pass along a few tips to help you extend the life [...]
We’ve all been stuck in those apartment leases where the landlord won’t allow grills, so what do you do in the summer with no grill? Bring the flavor of the grill inside to your kitchen. Add a little of our secret Charcoal Seasoning, then bake, broil, or pan fry your favorite grilled item and watch as your [...]
