Month: June 2018

Ribs

Texas has been my (Michael) home for close to 20 years now. Wide open plains, panoramic sunsets, diverse food, down to earth people, and BBQ are some of my favorite things about this great state. Texas does beef BBQ really well. Brisket (and burnt ends!) will put a smile on my BBQ-sauce-slathered face faster than you…

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Watermelon Summer

Here’s a refreshing summer drink we discovered when there was nothing in the house but a watermelon. Enjoy!

Cherries

It’s cherry season and we decided to do a little research on the health benefits of this little stone fruit. Here’s what we found: Cherries are one of the healthiest fruits you can eat! 21 of these little guys have less than 100 calories and 15% of your daily vitamin C needs, but aren’t full…

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Good Morning, Coffee

We love coffee. It’s healthy, caffeinated, and like wine, it delivers so many different nuanced flavors. Our favorite brewing method right now is French Press, but Chemex, AeroPress, Siphon, and Moka Pot are awesome too. And because coffee is the second largest international commodity, we care about supporting those that support every person involved in…

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Blue Cheese Chips

This is one of our favorite snacks. It’s easy to make and full of flavor, if you are a fan of blue cheese, of course. Here’s all you’ll need: Kettle Salt and Fresh Ground Pepper Chips Brianna’s Blue Cheese Dressing (we’ve tested different blue cheese dressings and they don’t compare to Brianna’s) Blue cheese Corona…

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Tenderloin on the BGE

My parents came over last night with this beautiful cut of beef and ended up being so delicious. I used the Reverse-Sear method of cooking which is pretty simple: • Season with olive oil, salt, pepper, and garlic. • Grill temp to 200°. • Cook until your thermometer reads 10°-15°F below the desired serving temperature….

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