It’s no secret the craft beer movement is really exploding in this country (woohoo!), but this week I discovered a brewery with a mission that isn’t necessarily focused on the typical microbrewery business model. Fourteen...
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Robyn Lindars, Girl on the Grill
A few months ago I was researching female pitmasters for a blog post I was writing (“Barbecue Pitmavens”). My primary focus for that piece was women who have been significant participants on the competitive BBQ...
Operation BBQ Relief
BBQ teams are known to be fiercely competitive. They also strive to share good food. Recently I discovered a whole realm of barbecue teams and individuals that have come together to provide solid meals...
Barbecue PitMavens
While the stereotype in this country is that most household meals are prepared by women, the world of competitive and professional barbecue pitmasters (and barbecue in general) is definitely dominated by men. I think...
Brewology: An Illustrated Beer Dictionary by Mark Brewer
I first started working with Mark Brewer when I was the art director for a national association magazine and commissioned him to illustrate an editorial piece. I was drawn to his style of illustration,...
John Riggins: From Gridiron to Griddle
It’s no secret I’m a Patriots fan living in Redskins country. But I’ve always had a soft spot for John Riggins (despite the fact he played a few seasons with the Jets….). I mean...
Stacy Mitchhart, Blues Guitar Master
Several years ago, my husband and I stopped for the night in Nashville on our first trip to the Memphis in May Music festival and a blues-focused week-long vacation. After dinner and drinks we headed...
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...
Barbara Blue, the Queen of Beale Street
Imagine walking down Beale Street one evening in Memphis. As you approach the corner of Beale and 3rd Street, if it’s a warm evening with the doors open, you’ll hear this rich, full voice...
