The Big Game is here and that means writers trying to figure out a way to work the NFL’s Championship game, known as the “Super Bowl” to sports fans, into articles and headlines. The issue is copywrite laws which rightfully protect the NFL’s products, names, logos etc. Which is why I’m making sure to explain […]
Apple Butter Pecan Pork Chops for the 4th of July
There are some things that just seem to go together. The Fourth of July, Pork Chops, apple butter, pecans and Double Cola are some of those things. The flavors mix well, it’s perfect for a fall recipe and the ingredients are easy to come by. In fact, you may have everything in your kitchen right now. This […]
July Fourth Safe Cooking
The Fourth of July is nearing and that means it’s time to fire up the grills and smokers! Grilling, spending quality time with your family, enjoying delicious meals or having a neighborhood cookout all make for fantastic memories. Speaking of memories – here’s something you may have heard me say, or write in an article, […]
Father’s Day Grilling: Memphis Dry Rub Bone-In Country Style Pork Ribs!
Memphis style dry rubbed ribs are dry… but packed with juicy flavor! Here’s a way to bring some serious flavor to your bone-in country style pork ribs just in time for Father’s Day! This recipe is featured in my new cookbook Great American Grilling, which would make a great Father’s Day gift if you’ve […]
Chickamauga’s Buddy Gross Wins Costa FLW Bass Fishing Series on Lake Seminole
A big shout out from bass fishermen in East Ridge, Tennessee goes to Buddy Gross of Chickamauga Georgia. Our neighbor to the south put a 215-boat field in its place when he weighed in a five-bass limit totaling 23 pounds, 7 ounces. Gross’s weigh-in sealed his victory in the Costa Fishing League Worldwide (FLW) Pro […]
Time for Talking Turkey
The Basic Info On Cooking a Turkey There are a bunch of ways to prepare a turkey for Thanksgiving. You can bake it, grill it, smoke it, and deep fry! I tend to lean towards the oven or the grill. Despite your chosen method there are a few things to consider. Here’s some Turkey Day […]
Review: Ultimate BBQ Bundle by Big Time BBQ
Every once in a while I have the opportunity to test products associated with grilling and barbecue. I decided that readers of East Ridge Online News would enjoy hearing about some of the items that I get to play around with in the form of product reviews. A couple of weeks ago I found myself […]
Tailgate Dogs and Brats Means… Homemade Mustard!
The Mocs are playing! Tennessee, Georgia, Bama, as well as other teams are all hitting the gridiron! That means it’s time for grilling hot dogs, sausages, and bratwursts. AND that means it’s a perfect time for some homemade mustard. I did a recent article on how easy it was to make homemade mustard […]
Tennessee Barbecue Hot Dogs and Smoked Sausages
Labor Day Weekend is here and that means it’s time to fire up the grills and get some dogs, brats, and wieners going. My question is this; why a Chicago Dog, or a West Virginia Slaw Dog, or an Auburn Scrambled Dog? Where’s the Tennessee Dog? I think it’s time to fix that – and […]
A Turkey Burger for National Burger Day
While doing some research for an article I may have found the Best Dang Government Turkey Black Bean Burger Recipe Ever. Heck, let’s take advantage of some well spent tax payer money! The majority of the recipes I feature from .gov websites on my radio show or on www.thedeckchef.com deal with heart healthy, diabetic, and […]
Is it Called Barbecuing or Grilling?
My new book, Great American Grilling, is out and hitting the stores. I’m pretty proud of the book as it’s a combination of fun, history, food trivia, and of course great recipes. However; there has been one unexpected result. I’ve been emailed several times from fans asking questions the differences between outdoor cooking methods. The […]
Kent’s Slightly Spicy Crab Cakes
One of the recipe articles on my website this week was for my version of Slightly Spicy Crab Cakes. My mother-in-law Joan is in town for a week-long visit and before she came I asked my foodie question. It’s the same question I ask before every visit. “Any special recipe requests beside the ribs you […]
Kent’s Zesty Cheater Wings
Zesty Cheater Wings – Simple ingredients for a ZESTY taste. So why do I call them “Cheater Wings” Because this recipe is so easy it’s almost like cheating. Put a twist on chicken marinated in Italian dressing with a few quick and easy ingredient additions. This recipe is actually one of the first […]
Grilled Fourth of July Pork Ribs!
Happy Fourth of July Weekend! – Can you believe the holiday celebrating the birth of our county has all ready arrived? It seems like we were just handing out Halloween candy! When I talked to Dick Cook about this week’s article one topic popped into my mind! Pork Ribs! Now you can bet that grills will be fired up […]
Grilled Shrimp & Mango Slaw
This recipe is all about preparing some Easy Grilled Shrimp and a tasty side! Summer grilling is getting started and that means plenty of grilled shrimp and other tasty items cooked over open flames! When it comes to shrimp I’m a sucker for serving them up with a side of cole slaw. But why use […]