Monthly Archives: June 2011

Top 5 Backyard Life Beverages

Everyone has a favorite summer drink.  Here are my top 5 Backyard Life Beverages. Dr Pepper over Crushed Ice Take an insulated Tervis Tumbler glass and fill it almost to the top with crushed ice.  Then pour in Dr Pepper to … Continue reading

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Choosing a BBQ Smoker

There are a few things to consider when choosing a BBQ Smoker. I’ll go into detail on each of them to help you make an informed decision. On the market, there are backyard smokers and professional & competition smokers. This … Continue reading

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Not So Happy Father’s Day

This is a not so happy Fathers Day.  It is my first Fathers Day as a father, but I have no child to celebrate with.  My only daughter, Samantha Jean, didn’t make it to term.  My wife went to the … Continue reading

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Kenny Chesney – Summertime

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Chef Shack Food Truck Review

We recently dined on food from the Chef Shack Food Truck in downtown Saint Paul, MN.  Here’s our experience: We sampled a few of their food items to see why there was such a long line of people waiting to … Continue reading

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