Pretzels that will spice up any party

    Mar 27, 2016 | 4th of July, Appetizers, Food, Holidays

    You may have noticed by now that I’m one of those people who prefer to go beyond the normal mode of operation when it comes to entertaining. I may not have a flair for presentation yet or make the coolest decor, but I’m one hell of a cook lately which is...
    Succulent Barbecue Ribs in the Oven

    Succulent Barbecue Ribs in the Oven

    Oct 2, 2014 | 4th of July, Food, Holidays, Mains

     Words can barely express how much we love these ribs. No seriously. We make them about once every two weeks. Ok, I won’t lie. Sometimes every week. They are deliriously good. And I mean really delirious because that is how you will feel when you finally get to sit...
    Smoked Corn on the Cob

    Smoked Corn on the Cob

    May 14, 2013 | 4th of July, Featured, Food, Holidays

    One of our favorite things to do during summer weekends was to fire up the smoker, throw a big pork shoulder or beef brisket in there and let it cook for the afternoon. There is something about smoking meat that just makes it taste better. Perhaps it’s the...