I’ve noticed in the past couple of months that breweries are starting to host yoga. I have to say, I was a bit surprised. I mean, nothing like the smell of boiling hops and...
Category: Features
Bad to the Bone Smokehouse
Mention “Bad to the Bone” in a conversation and you will probably get a cheesy rendition of George Thorogood’s tune in response (B-b-b-b-bad….). Mention the term in northern Virginia and you will more than...
Digging into America’s Musical Heritage
I saw a photo essay on Huffington Post’s website the other day (published Jan. 12, 2015 in their Arts & Culture section), entitled These Are The Last Remaining Old School Mississippi Blues Musicians. Photographer...
Last-Minute Gift Ideas
I am not one of those people. By that I mean the ones who have shopped, wrapped and completed all Christmas shopping before December rolls around. I don’t procrastinate, necessarily, but it’s a busy month!...
Roasting on the Grill
The taste of roasted meat and vegetables on the grill can add a smoke or charbroiled flavor you can’t really accomplish in an oven. For those in milder climates or the hard-core winter grillers,...
Winterizing Your Grill
A primer for novice grill owners I live in the MidAtlantic region of the country, but my roots are from up north (where it gets wicked cold and icy). So it is for those...
2014 Grillers’ Gift Guide
Hot gifts for the grillers on your list. I’m not a grilling expert by any means, but I do know how to shop. So I searched for some of the cool things out there that someone might...
Hunting Season: You Got It….Now What?
Let me say right off the bat: I know nothing about hunting or cooking game meat. That being said, I hear how lean and flavorful venison can be—if prepared properly—and how healthy other meats can be...
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...
