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...
May-June 2015 Events
A listing of events happening around the country involving Barbecue, Blues and Brews—as well as other live music, cornhole, motorcycles…… Now that warm weather is here there are so many events happening in the...
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...
Does Gluten-free Beer Mean Flavor-free?
It’s apparent that gluten-free food and beverages are trending. As a result of people who have developed celiac disease, have a gluten intolerance or are following a paleo or grain-free diet, even big box...
EPA: Unwelcome Barbecue Guests
I was pretty stunned to see something come across my Facebook feed and on Twitter this morning: Apparently the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has now set its attention on controlling our backyard barbecues. Seriously....
“Blurred” Fines
It’s all over the news. It’s trending. The “Blurred Lines” lawsuit between Robin Thicke/Pharrell Williams and Marvin Gaye’s estate/family took about two years and has concluded with a decision that holds Thicke and Pharrell responsible...
Mar-Apr 2015 Events
A listing of events happening around the country involving Barbecue, Blues and Brews—as well as other live music, cornhole, motorcycles…… Spring is here! I’m convinced we are done with snow. Time to think about...
Pint of Yoga
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...
Laissez les Bon Temps Roulez!
The past week has been interesting. Turns out I was allergic to a prescription drug. So I had to take Benadryl, which essentially made me a groggy mess. After a drug-induced nap, I watched my...
Super Bowl: All About The Balls
Over the past two weeks, sports news networks and talk shows, mainstream press, social media and almost anyone in the United States with barely a passing interest in football has been talking about balls....