Is there any holiday more synonymous with grilling than July 4th? Apparently 62% of Americans surveyed say they grill the most on this particular holiday.* However, many people find grilling a steak daunting. I did until I started experimenting on my own. Unfortunately, while a lot of propane burned, so did many of the meats I purchased. And, I'm not alone. Apparently 64% of people surveyed have burned their meal on the grill. For those who share similar grill fears and mishaps, I'm excited to spread the word about the LongHorn … [Read more...]
Bebe’s Coleslaw
The temperature reached the mid eighties today and we enjoyed two out of three of our meals al fresco. It's safe to say the cole slaw is a staple summer side. We adore Mom's Venezuelan Cole Slaw and last week I posted Gail Simmon's recipe for Vietnamese Slaw with Peanut and Cilantro. I believe you can never sample enough Cole Slaw recipes and the tweak of just one ingredient drastically changes its taste. I reached out to Hunter Boone to share one of her slaw recipes. Hunter is a southern transplant who loves to cook and entertain and … [Read more...]
BBQ Tips and a Toolset Giveaway
Don’t forget to vote for My Judy the Foodie in the Top 25 Foodie Moms 2013 Contest. You can vote 1x per 24-hour time period until 6/4/13!! So, go ahead spread the word and, vote here! Memorial Day weekend is upon us! Hopefully you'll be able to enjoy some fresh-grilled meats or veggies at some point over the weekend. If you find yourself working the grill, don't forget these helpful tips for cooking your best meat: Steak should be at room temp to ensure optimum grilling (approximately 15 minutes). Just before grilling, … [Read more...]
Summer BBQ Kick-Off
Don't forget to vote for My Judy the Foodie in the Top 25 Foodie Moms 2013 Contest. You can vote 1x per 24-hour time period until 6/4/13!! So, go ahead spread the word and, vote here! It’s almost officially SUMMERTIME! School is winding down and my kids are ready to take full advantage of their carefree days. Not only are we breaking out the super high SPF sunscreen, we’re also tweaking our grocery list and stocking up on essentials so we’re prepared for any impromptu summer picnics and grill outs. Because we live in the … [Read more...]