As I type this, it almost feels surreal that it has all happened, and so quickly. Scott and I have moved to Fort Myers! After living in Hollywood, Florida, just north of Miami for over 10 years in our current house, and almost 15 years in the South Florida area, we’ve...
I haven't done a Women's Grilling Clinic in a few years (I had a baby and got a little busy after that :)) so I'm happy to announce that Ill be doing two days of Women's Grilling Clinics at the Ocala Culinary Festival, this Friday April 13th and Saturday, April 14th....
This is the time of year that everyone is making New Year's resolutions and going on various diets. I've been on every diet on the planet, but what really works is not dieting but adopting lifelong eating habits that focus on food that is good for you, and giving...
I’ve always wanted a glamper. For the past few years I’ve bought Scott all kinds of RV and Camping Lego sets that now decorate our shelves so maybe I was giving him a subliminal message. There is just something so neat about having a space that is uniquely yours,...
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...
NOAA will announce its 2016 hurricane outlook on May 27, but Operation BBQ Relief wants to get in front of the season by asking individuals and barbecue teams–especially in the Gulf Coast region–to consider signing up as official volunteers with OBR. OBR...
It’s that time again folks! Dad and I are off to Memphis in May to compete at the World Championship BBQ Contest, also known as the Superbowl of Swine! Going to Memphis in May is like entering a special land of smoked meat. If you have followed the blog over the...
I’m going to be drinking a lot of wine for the next 3 days. You see, Scott and I are going to our first “barrel tasting” in Sonoma, which means we will be sipping, and stumbling our way through wine country in search of great wine buys. What is a barrel tasting...
Haley as a puppy… She was a great little frisbee catcher! We were both young in this pic- I'm probably 24 here! Haley and Connor…what a great duo. Haley on the boat- we went out for an Intercoastal cruise…. On a BBQ stop during our trip to Asheville...
There's a new man in my life, he was born 2 weeks ago today. Everyone, I'm excited to introduce you to Hunter Laurence Lindars; born May 22nd, at 7:02pm. Scott and I are quite smitten with this handsome little guy! This little man has the privilege of being born right...
