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This is the fourth post in my indoor cooking series, and if you’ve followed along, you know the drill — we’re bringing backyard flavor into the comfort of your kitchen. So far, we’ve tackled steak and pork chops, crispy chicken, and burgers — all cooked indoors, all full of that grilled taste we love. Now…

Leadership Lessons from My Friend Glenn When I was in 3rd grade, I met a new kid on the bus who would quietly reshape how I saw the world—and how I lead today. His name was Glenn, and he was legally blind. At the time, I had never met someone who couldn’t see well. I…

This is the third post in my indoor cooking series, following Steak & Pork Chops and Crispy Chicken. If you’ve been following along, you know we’re bringing backyard favorites into the kitchen without sacrificing flavor. If you’re like me and my family, we love a good burger. At home, I make two types: 1️⃣ Thick…

If you’re like me, chicken thighs and beer can chicken are two of the best ways to win friends and influence dinner tables. And while nothing beats the smell of smoky skin crackling over a backyard grill, sometimes the heat (or the rain, or the wind, or just plain life) makes it easier to stay…

I love to cook outside. Smoking, grilling, flat top, even frying—if I only had my outdoor tools, I could go forever without turning on the kitchen stove. There’s nothing quite like the smell of meat cooking over fire. But when it’s 98 degrees and humid? That’s a different story. Maybe it’s because I’m getting older,…

“If everyone was the same, this world would be boring.” – Barb Stanton I love this quote from my mom. I use it all the time—whether I’m talking about people, differences, or teams. She told it to me when I was a little boy. I had asked her, “Why are there so many different people…

“Vision without action is merely a dream. Action without vision just passes the time. Vision with action can change the world.”— Joel A. Barker I am a dreamer. When I was a kid, I dreamt of being Spider-Man—swinging through the city, saving the day, doing something bold and heroic. But here’s the truth: dreaming without…

“Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much.” – Helen Keller September 4th, 2023 was supposed to be a day of celebration. My wife and I were marking 19 years of marriage — a milestone usually filled with dinner, laughter, and moments with family. But that day became something entirely different.…

“What you do has far greater impact than what you say.”— Stephen R. Covey There are days when I’m in the thick of things—busy, focused, moving from one task to the next. And then there are days when I get the chance to pause and reflect. Recently, I found myself thinking about something my high…

“People will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.”– Maya Angelou Last night, I sat at a bar eating chicken wings, reflecting on my upbringing. One story stood out that I felt compelled to share. My mom always used to say, “Listen…