I think this is a pretty good deal on a pellet grill from a solid manufacturer of pellet grills, but I don’t own this particular grill. The fact that it is WiFi enabled is exciting and offers a nice level of control, that I don’t have with my current pellet grill. Please let me … [Read more…]
We have some house guests staying with us that are on a largely plant based diet. I wanted to make a nice dinner on the grill to welcome them. Generally speaking though, my grill has been an alter to charred meat, so I had to do a little brain storming. Then it hit me….Kabobs! Kabobs … [Read more…]
Bottom Line: Making bacon at home is super easy! This kit makes it very accessible and will be easy to replicate with materials available on Amazon. On Kamadoguru.com there is a subforum called “Charcuterie” which is devoted to making prepared meats like sausages, pastrami, bacon, etc. I have been lurking there for some time and … [Read more…]
We hosted one of my daughter’s friends and her family the other night for a screening of Angry Birds and a homemade pizza party. Even though it is relatively simple, there are a lot of people who have never made a pizza from scratch and everyone has fun. Homemade pizzas are great for movie night … [Read more…]
Bottom Line: [easyazon_link identifier=”B01F5ZY596″ locale=”US” tag=”backyardmov05-20″]”The Nice Guys”[/easyazon_link] probably won’t receive any Academy Awards, but I thought it was a fun flick for adults and that it should have gotten more attention than it did. First, let me say, I didn’t watch this movie with my backyard theater, but I really liked it, so I … [Read more…]
Bottom Line: I love the [easyazon_link identifier=”B00CELFJ4A” locale=”US” nw=”y” tag=”blackstoneoven-20″ localize=”y” popups=”y”]Blackstone Pizza Oven[/easyazon_link]. Let me repeat…I love the Blackstone Pizza Oven. If you can afford it, you have the space, and you like pizza…stop thinking about it, buy the [easyazon_link identifier=”B00CELFJ4A” locale=”US” tag=”blackstoneoven-20″]Blackstone Pizza Oven[/easyazon_link]. There is a brewery in Woodland Park, CO that … [Read more…]
Bottom Line: It is pricey, but the [easyazon_link identifier=”B01ACAS3XS” locale=”US” tag=”hydroflaskcup-20″]Hydroflask True Pint[/easyazon_link] should last a lifetime and out performs the conventional pint glass and [easyazon_link identifier=”B0051U9D5M” locale=”US” tag=”hydroflaskcup-20″]Tervis Tumbler[/easyazon_link] in keeping your drink cold and your table top dry (no condensation). Despite my European heritage, I grew up American, my tastes are American…I don’t … [Read more…]
With Labor Day upon us, many consider it the end of the Summer Season and the beginning of fall. I love summer, but I am trying to keep an optimistic approach and wanted to share the top reasons why I am looking forward to Fall. 1) Shorter Days – As much as I love long … [Read more…]
Bottom Line: [easyazon_link identifier=”B017S3OP34″ locale=”US” nw=”y” tag=”backyardmov05-20″ cart=”n”]The Martian[/easyazon_link] is a must see. Even if you aren’t a science fiction fan this movie will capture your interest, I also think it is a great way to get kids interested in Science, Technology, Engineering and math (STEM).[easyazon_image align=”none” height=”500″ identifier=”B017S3OP34″ locale=”US” nw=”y” src=”http://www.backyardmovies.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/51pSxH8tGRL.jpg” tag=”backyardmov05-20″ width=”416″] I am … [Read more…]