Craft Beer Merit Badge V



craft beer merit badge V
Holy cow, — five more new craft beers to add to my ever-growing list!

I have been out on a few camping and back-backing trips here the past few weekends. So I have been able to get out into different areas and locations to find some different craft brews in those smaller food stores as we stop to resupply or pick up something.

Nesco FD-61 Food Dehydrator Review

nesco fd-60 food dehydrator reviewIt’s time we updated and refreshed our Nesco FD-61 food dehydrator review. Nesco keeps improving their product line.

If you’re looking for a good food dehydrator, stop here for a bit and read what we have to say.

Do you want to make some of your own beef jerky with no additives and maybe a bit cheaper than the stuff down at the corner grab-and-go?

Or, maybe you want to dehydrate some of that backyard bounty from your garden?

Our food dehydrator is a must-have modern-day home appliance to preserve food and make healthy homemade snacks for us and the puppy dogs.

How To Make Beef Jerky With A Dehydrator



how to make beef jerky with a dehydratorToday, we’re talking about how to make beef jerky with a dehydrator at home and it’s going to be good.

If you have never made beef jerky with a dehydrator, then you have to check this out.

You’re going to need to make a bunch, because your family, friends, neighbors, coworkers, and the dogs are going to clean you out.

So let’s get started …

MiiR Beer Growler Review


MiiR beer growler review

I recently picked up this really nifty MiiR stainless steel beer growler from Amazon. If you are shopping around for something similar, you might consider this one?

This past weekend, we did a backpacking trip out to Virginia’s Ramsey’s Draft area of the George Washington National Forest. It was a good opportunity to test it out. This beer growler does a good job transporting craft beer to the house from the local breweries! But how would it handle a weekend backpacking trip?

Kamado Joe – Grilled Pizza – Part III



grilled pizza
It is no secret that a smoky grilled pizza is one of my favorite things to make on my Kamado Joe. Wait! Cold smoky grilled pizza is also right up there on my “favorites” list.

This is my current grilled pizza dough recipe! I am always tweaking things to see if I can get better results.

This recipe makes one 12 inch crust for your grilled pizza. Enough for one plus leftovers for the next day. Don’t forget the cold refreshing beverages!

Healthy Homemade Dog Treats


healthy homemade dot treatsI have been wanting to get this post done for a long time. Lots of folks ask me about my healthy homemade dog treats.

I always take a bag on our walks and sometimes share with their neighborhood K9 buddies!

I am going to show you how I make my beef jerky treats . You can even help yourself to some as well if you want!

My Best Beer Ever


my best beer ever

I just finished a book on beer tasting; –it told me what I should consider when drinking a beer, all good info!

So, what is my absolute favorite best beer?

What should I look for in a beer?

Craft Beer Merit Badge IV



craft beer merit badge
Wow, I can’t believe I have four craft beer merit badges already!

I even have another reason to add to our running list of reasons to experience the adventure of trying more craft beers. Check out my post on the top 10 reasons to drink more craft beer here.

Kamado Joe – Grilled Pizza – Part II



kamado joe grilled pizza
Today I really wanted to try another grilled pizza. The one I made last week tasted really tasted awesome and I wanted to try another. Grilled pizza is one of those essential skills that I am always working to get better at.

But the 45 degree temps and the rainy drizzle did not make for prime grilling weather. But I went for it anyway!

Kamado Joe – Grilled Pizza – Part I



kamado joe grilled pizza
I finally managed to get a decent grilled pizza, actually a really awesome smoky grilled pizza at that!

After three attempts at making my own grilled pizza crusts I have finally succeeded at getting something decent and downright tasty from my Kamado Joe.