In this day and age, what we all seem to do is chase some goals we’ve set for ourselves. There is less and less time for family and relaxation as stress takes over and makes us work harder and harder, without us really realizing it. Luckily, a safe haven still exists. Your backyard or garden can be just the thing you need to get the...
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Anyone who knows me knows how much I love BBQ. Juicy smoked brisket, pork back ribs, big beef ribs, tender pulled pork, fresh corn bread. Mmmmmm… so good! And it’s not just me… Wendy and the girls also love BBQ. With a family that loves great quality BBQ, we have been known to go out in search of BBQ when traveling. At times, it can...
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A few weeks ago, my friend Anson and I were looking for a new place to have lunch. Both of us felt like BBQ (no surprise there). So I figured I would put up a Facebook status asking friends where there favourite BBQ restaurant was, within 30 minutes of Oakville, preferably in Hamilton. Why Hamilton? After a recent food tour of Hamilton, my eyes were...
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Ottawa Street, know for antiques, record shops and textile stores, has been home to Southern Smoke Barbecue House for the past 15 months. Prior to opening the restaurant, Southern Smoke existed as a food truck. The decor is modern, yet rustic. Stained wooden palates were used on the wall behind the bar, and on the front of the food serving area. The dark red and...
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Comfort Food for Dinner Roasts in the oven, rib eyes on the grill, or a sliced flank steak to share… our family loves beef. We cook a variety of meals for dinner, with a variety of proteins. But beef is always the one that we save for a special occasion, a weekend dinner, or any time while camping. Beef compliments quality family time. Why? Because...
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