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...
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...
China: The New Napa?
French luxury brand LVMH (Louis Vuitton Moët Hennessy) has invested millions of dollars in a state-of-the-art winery called Chandon. That wouldn’t normally be big news. Except the winery is located in the dry desert region...
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...
July-August 2015 Events
A listing of events happening around the country involving Barbecue, Blues and Brews—as well as other live music, cornhole, motorcycles…… We are into the HOT season of festivals. Here are some of the ones...
Gift Ideas for Dad
It’s getting down to the wire to find something special for dad. Whether the dad(s) in your life like to grill, enjoy good beverages or play cornhole in the backyard, I’ve come across some...
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,...
DIY Upcycled and Outdoor Projects
I inherited my mom’s DIY DNA. When you grow up as the 11th of 13 kids, as my mother did, you need to get industrious when you want or need something that just isn’t...
Cinco de Mayo: Eat Well, My Friends
Who doesn’t like a holiday that centers around eating? Well, this one incorporates quite a bit of Coronas and tequila, but still… Here’s a Mexican-flavored meal that incorporates something grilled in each recipe. Corn Casserole...
