It’s summer time and that means gathering together outside around the grill and feasting on some great food. What’s a more classic summer grilling dish than a good ol’ fashioned burger? For those of you who may be a little intimidated by grilling a burger- have no fear ’cause I’ve put together some of my […]

You know what question I get all the time? “What is your favorite Dutch oven recipe?” Or “What is your favorite Dutch oven cookbook?” My answer is always- nearly any recipe or cookbook can be used for Dutch oven cooking! While it may seem a little intimidating at first, all you need are a few […]

I have shucked many an ear of corn and eaten many a bushel full in my lifetime. My favorite way to eat it is grilled. Grilling corn gives it such a different taste that really brings out the flavor of the corn in a smokey way. It’s even better when Shan puts her special Mexican […]

We put this video together in honor of the National Day of the Cowboy is the last Saturday in July each year. I’m honored that Shannon and I get to share this video with ya’ll. It’s a glimpse into a lifestyle that is not forgotten but sometimes overlooked. You may not see him from the […]

I know I don’t need to tell you summer has its hot breath on us. Well unless maybe you live in the Yukon! Here in Southwest Oklahoma it’s hot and the forecast is for more hot. I told Shannon there were two things I remembered about summer growing up: hot afternoons and cold homemade ice […]

Cast iron is tough stuff, but you have to take care of it if it’s going to last and also to maintain it’s flavor and seasoning. Proper storage is an important method in keeping cast iron performing at it’s best. Whether you’re putting your cast iron up for the season or just a few days […]

Making great coffee is important. And if you haven’t seen it yet, we’ve got our famous Cowboy Coffee recipe HERE. But getting great flavor from coffee doesn’t just come from the coffee itself, but from your coffee pot. Just like cast iron, a coffee pot needs to be seasoned. Once you have it properly seasoned- […]

Sometimes it’s just too hot to build a fire and cook. So, it’s time to step away from the fire for awhile. During the summer Shan and I eat quite a few salads. Mama used to make this dish for us when we were growing up. It’s an easy throw together with a Mexican flare […]