Not All Meals are on the Grill: Pressure Cooked Beef Short Ribs
BBQApril 9, 2026
Learn how to make fall-off-the-bone tender beef short ribs from Costco using an InstaPot. A perfect "off-the-grill" meal with potatoes and carrots.
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Maintaining the Legend: First Oil Change on the 85,000-Mile Boxster
Porsche 986March 7, 2026
Recapping the first oil change on my Porsche Boxster at 85,000 miles. Dealing with oil leaks, filter issues, and why I chose Mobil 1 0W-50.
Charlotte Weekend Getaway
TravelFebruary 28, 2026
A legendary weekend in Charlotte for The New Edition Way Tour and a Hornets NBA game. Featuring highlights from Boyz II Men, Toni Braxton, and New Edition.
Backyard BBQ: Smoking and Grilling
BBQFebruary 22, 2026
A recap of our weekend backyard BBQ. Detailing the smoking process, the menu, and everything that made this cold February Sunday in the backyard worth it.
9 Night Royal Caribbean Cruise: Port Adventures in the Caribbean
TravelFebruary 22, 2026
A 9-night Royal Caribbean family cruise with stops in Grand Cayman, Aruba, and Curaçao — ice skating at sea, horseback riding, two days in Aruba, and a New Year's Eve on the water.
24 Years & 1300 Feet: Our St. Maarten Anniversary Escape
TravelFebruary 20, 2026
Celebrating 24 years with a 4-night escape to St. Maarten. From relaxing on Pinel Island to a grueling 1300ft hike at Loterie Farm.
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