In ancient times, salt was one of the most precious minerals because it could preserve foods and impart tasty flavors. Trade routes were established and wars were fought because of salt. Salt is still important in modern times because it is the most effective way of...
I’m keeping it short and sweet this year! Most of these gifts can be bought on Amazon prime so if you are looking for last minute gifts, you are in luck as they will arrive in 2 days. As far as the grills go, some may also be bought at your local deal which is always...
Pecan Pie has been a Thanksgiving tradition in my family for as long as I can remember. My dad said my great grandmother, “Granny” used to make the VERY BEST pecan pies. I’ve had them plenty of ways- with a ritz cracker pie crust, the traditional way, and this may be...
I love biscuits so much. In fact, growing up in the South, I didn’t realize it was even a thing. But until I got out of the South, I didn’t realize how blessed we are with our awesome food. These days, Southern food can be found almost anywhere because of its growing...
If you want to try to grill Tri Tip on your Big Green Egg, this easy recipe will set you up for success. But first, let's dig into this cut of meat that is still relatively unheard of on the East Coast. The Legendary Tri Tip! Tri-Tip used to be hard to find on the...
This is a contributing post written by Grill Girl's Dad, Eddie Medlin. You can read all about him here! I remember a bbq friend of mine telling me about he had seen a smoker that uses compressed hardwood pellets as fuel for the heat. This was foreign to me since...
I’ve had the Large Big Green Egg for almost 5 years now. Since I bought my first egg, they’ve expanded their line-up of sizes. We got Hunter a MiniMax Big Green Egg for his first birthday, but let’s be honest, it was really an excuse for me to try and review out a new...
Everyone thinks of burgers for the Fourth of July, but not necessarily bison burgers on this iconic national holiday. If you’ve never had bison, you are truly missing out because it is a leaner, nutrient-dense alternative to ground beef that is tasty AND good for you....
If you happen to see Shishito peppers in the store or at the farmers market, snatch them up! They’re absolutely delicious! According to Wikipedia, about one out of every ten shishito peppers is hot, but I’ve never experienced that! If you’ve ever had Padron peppers,...
As someone who does a LOT of cooking, it also assumed that we do a decent amount of entertaining. And I live in South Florida where it is always summer outside. So, I thought I would share some of my favorite ideas for channeling your inner Martha Stewart while also...
