It’s that time of year again—football season and pre-game parties. Here is a compilation of tailgate-worthy foods that can be grilled: Appetizers Grilled Bacon-Wrapped Jalapeno Poppers Pepperoni Roll Moink Balls: Smoked Bacon-Wrapped Meatballs...
Monthly Archive: September 2014
Sep-Oct 2014 Events
A listing of events happening around the country involving Barbecue, Blues and Brews—as well as other live music, cornhole, motorcycles…… Pass along any festivals or competitions you know about and I’ll add it...
What’s on Tap: Pumpkin Ales
It’s about that time! Every fall my husband and I buy a variety of pumpkin beers. We build a fire out on the patio and do our own tasting—we sometimes do the same thing with Octoberfest...
Cigar Box Guitars: Smokin’ Hot Instruments by Bull Run CBG
Grilling and BBQ go hand-in-hand with music, particularly blues and bluegrass. Cigar box guitars (CBGs) are something truly American, with an interesting past, historically speaking. Back in 1864 the federal government established a law...
A Texas-Sized Tailgate
Football is a pretty big sport in this country. In Texas—particularly Dallas—it appears to be more than a sport to some folks. It’s a reason to eat, drink and celebrate their team. For the...
Tailgating Overview
As we slide further into fall, football season is in full swing. And I love it. If you are going to see the game in a stadium and not perched on a bar stool...
Grate Bites: An Intro
So this is my first time blogging. As many of my friends already know, I usually have something to say…about a lot of things. But I never really thought I was an authority figure on...