Corn with Chipotle-Lime Butter? Corn with Mixed Herb, Parmesan, and Lemon Butter? How about Corn with Smoked Paprika, Pimiento, and Chive Butter?

We got this, folks:) Recipes below:
https://www.weber.com/US/en/recipes/veggies/corn-on-the-cob-three-different-ways/weber-8091.html ... See more

Feel like going uptown this holiday weekend? How about this grilled seafood risotto, combining lobster, clams, shrimp and saffron in a heady mix offered up by the folks at Wine Spectator magazine. In the mood for more traditional start-of-summer fare? Stay tuned, and we'll be sharing some of our more traditional grill and BBQ faves. Hope your weekend gets off to a great start!! What a gorgeous day:) http://www.winespectator.com/webfeature/show/id/Memorial-Day-Seafood-Grilling-Recipe-Lobster-Clams-White-Bordeaux ... See more

Looking for a recipe perfect for your weekend at the beach? Texas chef Mark McCain of Jeffrey's in Austin rolls out a soulful, creamy risotto elevated with grilled lobster, shrimp and clams, plus a touch of saffron butter. Pair this luscious dish with a vibrant white Bordeaux or other Sauvignon Blan... ... See more

How can you take your current outdoor spaces to a new level of coziness? Sometimes the best solutions are hiding right in plain view! Here are a few ways you can add a bit of summer hygge (if you haven't caught our obsession with this Danish trend, Google it:) to your space without breaking the bank:)

1. Rearrange your seating into a circle to nurture more intimate conversation and sharing. A circle evokes safety, trust, and sharing.

2. Center your conversation circle around a fire pit, fireplace or fireball. Need a new one? You know who to call;) Have blankets available to stave off the chill during cooler evenings gathered outside.

3. Freshen up your outdoor seating with pretty new cushions or decorative throw pillows.

4. Add an outdoor rug to anchor your seating area and add dimension, color, and texture to your outdoor room.

5. Surround the perimeter with twinkly string lights, or cluster a strand of twinkle lights in an oversized basket or colored glass vase.

6. Candles, candles, candles! Group different sizes and heights to add visual interest to your dining or outdoor coffee table. Adding citronella will stave off the bugs and add more light and sparkle to the party. For an island feel, add torches to the perimeter of your seating area, adding indirect and beautiful light, shadow, and mystery to your conversation space.

7. Add an overhead “roof” or fourth wall. Whether it’s a simple market umbrella or an overhead sun shade draped with lights, that fourth wall will give your space a sense of coziness that says hygge.

8. Forego traditional seating altogether and bring the conversation even closer by creating an intimate dining spot on the patio by surrounding a low, candle-laden table with poufs and cushions, and encircling the space with low-strung patio lights. Voila! Instant magic.

Any other tips from your yard to ours? Share in the comments! We’d love to see your pics, too.

Photo credits: Brooklyn Limestone; Napolean; Arched pergola via ForeverRedwood.com; Hotel Majestic, Cannes; Tinycanalcottage.com ... See more

The classics NEVER go out of style on our grill, and here's Martha Stewart's take on Wisconsin Beer Brats - pretty much a perfect summer grill staple. Says Stewart of her method, "For these brawny dogs, bratwursts are simmered in a mixture of beer with sweet onions, caraway seeds, and a spoonful of sugar, then charred on the grill. If you're going full-on, the onions are strained and sauteed in a skillet on the grill until golden, then mixed with sauerkraut." ... See more

Counting down to the official start of summer next Monday! Amid the planning for festivities and anticipation of time with fam and friends, we took a mini dive into the history of Memorial Day. Originally known as Decoration Day, Memorial Day originated in the years following the Civil War and became an official federal holiday in 1971. Below, take a brief look at the history and commemorations that have come to mark what we know today as Memorial Day. ... See more

Take a look at the holiday marking the official beginning of summer and America's most solemn occasion.

In the countdown to Memorial Day, today's grill recipe (nom!) comes from The Pioneer Woman: a luscious grilled mini sweet peppers and goat cheese combo, featuring rosemary, thyme, and smoked sea salt. http://thepioneerwoman.com/food-and-friends/grilled-mini-sweet-peppers-with-goat-cheese/ ... See more

I’m pretty sure that our family has been helping to sustain the mini sweet peppers market in our little corner of the world. I wouldn’t even want to take a guess at how many of these little charred… ... See more

Happy Friday, everyone! With Memorial Day right around the corner, you might be planning some family time to relax and enjoy the long weekend. The ideas are already flowing around here for food, drinks, and games in the yard, so here are a few to get you inspired to create some magic of your own! It's Friday, so let's start with cocktails! How about a Shark Bite (cue up "Jaws") or a red, white, and blue mojito? Here's to the long weekend....and the one right ahead:)
https://www.liquor.com/articles/memorial-day-drinks/ ... See more