Now that the outdoor temperature is finally above freezing on a regular basis, neighbors we haven’t seen since October are emerging to rejoin the world. Evenings can still be a tad brisk, which is fine – we have a fire pit and a huge honkin’ woodpile. We love to hang out by the fire with family and friends, solving the world’s problems over an adult beverage or two. We love to slap some meat on the grill, too, and tend to do that a lot more when it isn’t 4° out. Our post-hibernation quest to Flame On just received a little turbo boost, in the form of a hot product (sorry) that recently arrived at HomeFixated World Headquarters – the Bison Airlighter. Read More
Barbecue
Spice Up Your Grilling – Grow Your Own Herbs & Spices
While I tend to do most of the cooking in my family, the guys are a tad over possessive of the grill. Think sharks with a freshly killed seal. The second reason I tend to let them run the show is because someone has to remain un-charred in order to be on hand to drive them to the emergency room. Given their propensity towards goofing around with the lighter fluid rather than calmly flipping over the hamburgers, that someone would be me. But while they’re busy playing with fire, I’ve been known to sneak various BBQ herbs and spices onto the charcoals to improve the flavor of their creations. Read More
