Category Archives: BBQ

The Last Cook Out

Used to be that Labor Day signaled the end of the cookout season.  Not so much anymore.  With the invention of the gas grill barbecuing has become a method of cooking to enjoy year round, at least in our household.  That … Continue reading

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Why We Love Corrales

Happy Memorial Day!  The official start of the summer season is here.  Today we will salute the holiday by flying our flag, taking a moment to remember all of the brave men and women who have given their lives for this … Continue reading

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Fair Food

Today after our guests left, George, who took the day off, and I went to the New Mexico State Fair.  We try to get to the fair every year.  We like the animal exhibits, the cheesy things for sale in the … Continue reading

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Bring An Appetizer

How many times have you gone to a gathering where you are asked to bring an appetizer.   I am not a chips and salsa or veggie and dip kind of girl.  If I am going to bring an appetizer I … Continue reading

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July 4th Meal Plan

It’s Thursday so it must be menu planning time.  This week’s menu includes a holiday;  (July 4th for those of you work alcoholics who lose tract of time) proper food is required!  Burgers, Italian sausage, bratwurst  and hot dogs are pretty … Continue reading

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Memorial Day Menu

Happy Memorial Day!  We’re kicking off the summer season with a BBQ.  Smoked brisket, American potato salad, a green salad and for dessert, apricot sorbet. Now if only the weather would cooperate.  We’ve been planning this menu for the last … Continue reading

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Grilled Trout

The June/July issue of Saveur arrived this week.  The issue is dedicated to BBQ.  What a feast for the eyes.  In my past life I travelled a lot of this country and got to sample a lot of BBQ.  Makes my moth … Continue reading

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Kicking off the Season

Our guests had an early breakfast and left for home so we got an early start ot our day.  Just as well because today was a BIG DAY.  With the winds diminished to a paltry 4 miles per hour out … Continue reading

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