Learn the process of making perfect smoked BBQ ribs. This was our first time smoking ribs using a home barrel smoker, and we couldn't be happier with the delicious, tender, smoky result! Tradition of Smoking Pork Ever since Drew was a kid, he attended "The Barbecue." Among our family and friends, The Barbecue is a long-anticipated event that happens every Fall in the mountains of Upstate South Carolina. It is an annual tradition of family and friends from far and wide gathering at a … [Read more...] about Perfect Smoked BBQ Ribs | First Time Smoking Ribs
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How to Make Homemade Crispy Falafel
Learn how to make homemade crispy falafel in a cast iron skillet for a flavorful, meat-free meal that's a staple in our home. These tasty morsels are a kid friendly food packed with nutrients and fresh herbs! Falafel is a regular meal request I get from my family. And I'm not upset about it! Homemade crispy falafel is easy, uses simple ingredients I typically have on hand, gives us a little break from meat, and tastes so delicious. In a nutshell, it checks all the boxes for a … [Read more...] about How to Make Homemade Crispy Falafel
Healthy Homemade Italian Meatballs
These healthy homemade Italian-style meatballs made with grass fed beef and fresh herbs are packed with flavor and a delicious way to sneak in some extra veggies! Is it a typical rite of passage in motherhood to try to sneak extra veggies into anything and everything, or is it just me? I don't think it's just me, because I distinctly remember my own mom sneaking zucchini into muffins and wheat germ into milk shakes. And I bet she probably has lots more veggie-related secrets I don't … [Read more...] about Healthy Homemade Italian Meatballs