Yeah, I’m back. The one who started this blog and was really kicking it into gear, but then went through a divorce, my father’s passing, my mom’s health issues and then a global pandemic....
Category: Recipes
Glazed Coffee “Brownies”
During this whole COVID-19 self-quarantine situation, I’ve realized how much I miss going out to eat. It also made me realize how much I don’t really like to cook. And I was ticked off...
One-pot Squash Bisque
Soup. I love it, but obviously it’s best when the temperatures outside start dipping…and last night it was windy and chilly when I got home from work. I came up with this on-the-fly recipe...
Pumpkin, Peanut Butter & Beer Grain Biscuits
Last summer I created a dog biscuit recipe using spent beer grains after we homebrewed (find it here). We haven’t homebrewed in a few months, but friends of mine over at Tin Cannon Brewing...
Acala Farms Cottonseed Oil
ManGrate is proud to announce a partnership with an established and impressive American company, Acala Farms. After careful research as to the best type of oil for seasoning ManGrate’s cast iron grates, Acala Farms’...
Fall Roasted Veggie Bisque
My husband, John, knows I am a huge fan of pumpkin. Yes, I am one of those people, the ones who love pumpkin in just about any form: beer, bread, dessert, pasta, bagel, coffee…....
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...
Tomato Pie
Summer. The heat and humidity of July and August make my hair approach “almost afro stage” and I honestly don’t enjoy doing much outdoors in the sweltering mid-Atlantic afternoons and early evenings. But this is...
Spent Grain Dog Biscuits
My husband and I have four craft breweries within 10 miles of our home—with a fifth one due to open soon. Inspired by the creative beers we have tasted, we decided to try home...
Coffee Press Cocktails
One of my colleagues recently told me about a new venue in Washington, DC, that she and her husband really like. But what really intrigued me was her description of the beverages they ordered, part of...
