Dry Brining a Turkey for Thanksgiving
Because we’re always trying to simplify our Thanksgiving celebration, this recipe for dry brining a turkey for Thanksgiving falls under the category of “super duper simple.” It requires only a few minutes of actual effort and then it’s a matter of waiting. Plus, I recommend getting your husband to do it and then it’s even {Dry Brining a Turkey for Thanksgiving}
Dinner Group Gathering
At our last dinner group get together, which we hosted in our backyard, we planned a summer meal for the evening. Even though our dinner group met over Labor day weekend, we carried on like it was the middle of July. Well, that is until it got chilly and dark. So dark that it was {Dinner Group Gathering}
Why I Cook with Pork
When Ruthie asked me about our use of ground pork in our weekly meal plan, I was going to reply back to her in a comment but then realized I had too much to say on the topic. Ruthie writes, “I notice you cook with a lot of ground pork. Does your family just prefer {Why I Cook with Pork}
Happy Father’s Day
Happy Father’s Day! To celebrate Father’s Day, I’d like to honor all Fathers and especially my own, who died suddenly many years ago at the very young age of 51. My dad was a “master griller” meaning he loved to grill on his big Weber Kettle barbeque (charcoal only, of course). Growing up, we always {Happy Father’s Day}
Grilled Vegetables
My favorite time of year for cooking is during the summer. Between the fresh vegetables from the garden and my husband firing up his big Weber to grill , it’s easy cooking at our house. Since it’s not grilled meat every night at our dinner table (like my family wishes it was!), I’ve got an {Grilled Vegetables}
Best Ever Garlicky Tangy BBQ Sauce
My husband made up the title for this sauce. It’s his recipe and I just wrote it down. Only a little bit of encouraging was needed. It’s so good you’ll want a spoon. A big spoon. I spilled some on the counter and considered licking it off but stopped myself. (Please don’t tell my kids {Best Ever Garlicky Tangy BBQ Sauce}
Happy Thanksgiving
Happy Thanksgiving! I hope you’re enjoying a day of family, friends, giving thanks, and traditions both old and new. We’re hosting Thanksgiving at our house this year and getting everything ready for the big day. The turkey is in the midst of a dry brine as I write this, the Thanksgiving meal spreadsheet (yes, say {Happy Thanksgiving}
BlogHer in The Backyard
Sometimes indulging takes the form of making time to make new friends. At the BlogHer 2011 Conference in San Diego, CA, I had the opportunity to meet Elisa Camahort-Page, who along with three other women, started BlogHer, a community and media company created in partnership with women in social media. When Elisa mentioned she’d be {BlogHer in The Backyard}
Grilled Thanksgiving Turkey
We traveled for Thanksgiving so we celebrated at our home last night. We love cooking the Thanksgiving meal and the leftovers are not to be missed. This is our turkey. This bird is the word. I’m not joking – this is the best bird I’ve ever had. Grilled, on the Weber. Sprinkled with a dry-brine {Grilled Thanksgiving Turkey}
