I just love camping season. My fondest childhood memories from summer include making (more like accidentally burning) campfire s’mores and sleeping in a tent. Even as a kid, I knew there was something special about leaving behind my daily routine and technology, which at the time consisted of a Sega Genesis — very cutting edge. There […]
If you’re like me, your favorite part of summer includes breaking out the grill for a family cookout. Can’t you just taste those steaks, shish kabobs, and ribs grilled to perfection? No summer party is complete without at least one irresistible grilling recipe. All of the smoky flavors and sauces are simply amazing. To really […]
With Memorial Day just a week away, it’s almost the unofficial start of summer. I don’t know about you, but I’ll be welcoming the warm weather and longer days by lounging about on the patio, soaking up the sunshine. This is the time of year when I start taking my meals outside. Backyard BBQs, picnics […]
Steak is such a basic dish that it’s crazy to think that up until last week I wasn’t that familiar with how to cook it. It seems simple enough… after all, it’s just a slab of meat that you put on the grill and cook it until it’s done. But I still had so many […]
The official start of summer is less than two weeks away and I, for one, could not be more excited! Summer means more time outside in the bright sunshine and less time spent cooped up in the house, which, when you live in Chicago is many, many days of the year. Summer also means some […]
Every summer, my family throws a huge backyard barbecue and invites all of our relatives and friends. Under the summer sun, we catch up and eat some of the best food of the season. What’s the best dish at a barbecue? Everyone has their own opinion, but personally, I am partial to a really great […]
This guest post comes to us from Erin from Table for 7. Thanks to Erin for sharing her great recipe with us! With summer nearly in full swing (it’s getting hotter by the day!), it’s a perfect time to get some beautiful berries just about anywhere. What goes great with berries? Pound cake, of course. […]
This guest post comes from our Featured Foodie, Tess Gardner. People always say that fish is brain food, and this delicious recipe for Talapia is so good it’s a no brainer. Made in the Xtrema Wok, this grilling recipe is super easy to prepare and perfect for spring. Be sure to enter our Xtrema Wok […]
Can you believe Memorial Day is right around the corner? In just a few short weeks, the official start to the grilling season will begin! Like us, you’re probably wondering just what kids of food you’re supposed to serve at your Memorial Day weekend events. Our friends over at AllFreeCopycatRecipes.com have just the solution with […]
With this week’s giveaway we’re bringing the flavors of southwest grilling to your backyard. The Southwestern Grill cookbook by Michael McLaughlin (200 Terrific Recipes for Big and Bold Backyard Barbecue) is the combination of two great culinary ideas: grilled foods and Southwestern flavors. With our latest giveaway THREE winners will receive a copy of this […]
