I live on the outskirts of a little town called Bethania. Founded in 1759, it is the only remaining independent, continuously active Moravian village in the southern United States. Bethania is quaint, it is quiet and it is beautiful. In addition to a visitor’s center that …
Ingredients 1 lb. elbow macaroni 4 tablespoons butter 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour 2 cups milk 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 2 cups shredded smoked Gouda cheese Instructions 1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Butter a 9×13 inch baking …
I discovered another area in which I don’t deal with change very well. We all have some of those things to varying degrees. A big one for me shows up when I write. I have … no, wait. I HAVE to have my mug of coffee by …
Rumor has it that one way to kill a frog is to put it in a pot of water and slowly increase the heat. It will never realize that it’s being boiled to death. Lovely thought, eh? I’ve recently realized that in a different way, …
A great alternative to brisket is the smoked tri-tip. It has more protein and less fat but still tastes tender and juicy. It passes almost all the brisket finger tests. It has the perfect smoke rings and crusty bark. These flavors aren’t suitable for tri-tip …
Smoked Spatchcock Chicken is deliciously juicy and moist. The chicken has more smoke exposure, which means that the cooking time is faster and the chicken gets more smoke flavor. This is the most delicious, mouthwatering chicken you’ve ever seen thanks to slow wood smoking and …
Need a splash of sunshine in your day? This glorious Key Lime Icebox Cake is a bright, light dessert that will be a family favorite at first bite. I have a ‘thing’ for citrus. Sophie knows that after Halloween’s haul is brought home, I’ll be …
Thanksgiving is one of the most beloved meals of the year. This post contains all of the grilled brie or smoked turkey Thanksgiving recipes. It’s time to get started on the Thanksgiving smoker recipes. I must have tried all of these and they are some …
The smoked cross-rib roast is a great way to enjoy tender and succulent meat cooked in your own backyard over an open fire. The recipe itself is simple, and only involves 3 ingredients: the smoked cross-rib roast, salt, and pepper. You can also add a …
Deep-Dish Mushroom & Onion Pizza: Before you sigh and walk away from this gorgeous pizza, know that it’s lightened up. Which means you can have a guilt-free slice. It’s been just about 20 years since I was able drive 10 minutes to Giordano’s and order a truly …
