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Grill Igniter Replacement Review
When the igniter on our grill stopped working, it was a major disappointment as our grill wasn't even 3 years old at the time. Had we...
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May 31, 20241 min read
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Vertuo Quick Rinse Tutorial
There's a hidden feature on the Nespresso Vertuo machines that we recently discovered. The Vertuo allows you to perform a quick rinse. ...
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May 24, 20241 min read
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Mango Lime Sorbet
This is a delicious cold treat to enjoy this summer. Here's how to make your own home made Mango Lime Sorbet. 4-5 Mangos 1/4-1/3 Cup...
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May 17, 20241 min read
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Instant Pot BBQ Ribs
Here is our version of an Instant Pot BBQ Ribs recipe that will cut down your cook time and leave you with fall off the bone ribs. 1 Rack...
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May 10, 20241 min read
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Char-Broil 2-Burner Gas Grill Review
One of the first things we wanted to add to our outdoor patio space was a gas grill. We wanted something on the smaller side as we have...
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May 3, 20242 min read
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IKEA Deck Tiles Review
With the overwhelming amount of rain in Los Angeles this winter, we encountered a massive leak in our home. It resulted in our roof...
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Apr 26, 20242 min read
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The Pain Killer
The Pain Killer cocktail is a variation on a Piña Colada. We had one over the summer for the 1st time and decided to give it a go making...
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Apr 19, 20241 min read
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Instant Pot Carnitas
Here's a tasty recipe for Instant Pot Carnitas that is both quick and easy. We hope you enjoy them! Ingredients • 2-2.5 pounds boneless...
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Apr 12, 20242 min read
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Fat Washing Spirits
We've been experimenting with fat washing our spirits. You can use different kinds of fats from bacon grease to butter. In our case, we...
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Apr 5, 20241 min read
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Smoked Old Fashioned
Here is a variation of an old fashioned cocktail to try with a smoker kit! 2 oz Bourbon 1 bar spoon full Simple Syrup 2 dashes Angostura...
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Mar 29, 20241 min read
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Howard Cutting Board Oil Review
In our review of the Tidyboard, we learned that we needed to treat our cutting board with food grade mineral oil. We found this bottle...
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Mar 22, 20242 min read
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Instant Pot Corned Beef and Cabbage
If you can't wait to taste some Corned Beef and Cabbage this year, here's a quicker way using the Instant Pot! 2 to 4 pound Corned Beef...
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Mar 8, 20242 min read
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Nespresso Irish Coffee with Baileys Whipped Cream
A tasty Irish Cocktail that my family likes to end Saint Paddy's day with is an Irish Coffee. This is our twist on that tradition. A...
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Mar 1, 20241 min read
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Mr. Smokesome Cocktail Smoker Kit Review
For anyone who enjoys a finely crafted cocktail, there is always another element or ingredient to play around with. If you've exhausted...
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Feb 23, 20242 min read
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TidyBoard Review
We do a fair amount of meal prep throughout the week and we're always looking for tools to make life easier. We came across an ad on...
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Feb 16, 20242 min read
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Shrimp Scampi
We are big fans of Shrimp Scampi in our home. It's refreshing but has a little kick to it. We usually make it 2-4 times a month. We...
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Feb 9, 20242 min read
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Nifty VertuoLine Rolling Coffee Pod Drawer Review
In an effort to maximize counter and cabinet space, we found a great coffee pod organizer to fit under our Nespresso machine. It's...
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Feb 2, 20241 min read
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GreenPan Valencia Pro Review
Early last year our non-stick pans decided they didn't want to be non-stick anymore. Everything we cooked in them firmly attached itself...
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Jan 26, 20242 min read
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Nespresso VertuoLine Descale Tutorial
If you want to keep your Nespresso pods tasting their best, you will need to do an annual or semiannual descale depending on how...
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Jan 19, 20242 min read
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Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes
4-5 medium potatoes (we prefer yukon gold) 1 1/2 cups of water 2-3 tbsp of butter or butter substitute 2 garlic cloves salt & pepper to...
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Nov 26, 20231 min read
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