We Will Be Making Our Own Soda Soon!!

Found another treasure at the thrift store today. I didn't even want to go there again. But, my mom was here to visit me from out of town and she loves our thrift store. I am glad I went now. I found a SodaStream Soda Maker! It was a steal for $10.00. My mom was mad that I found it before here. It has a Co2 cartridge in it so I know it works. Not sure how much power left. Need to get some flavors and be up and running. I like that this is not electric! We can even have soda if the grid goes down and we can take this with us when we camp. YUMMY!!

How to Make Delicious Meat Jerky

How to Make Delicious Meat Jerky was a free book for the kindle when this post was written.

This Guide Will Help You:

• Make easy and convenient jerky recipes that you can use everyday
• Create delicious jerky recipes from around the world.
•Make meat jerky without MSG , nitrates or any other weird chemicals that you find in store-bought jerky
• Learn the art and science of making jerky.
• Make all-natural and delicious meat jerky with your oven or dehydrator

Here are some of the mouthwatering jerky recipes that you’ll find in this book:

Habanero Beef Jerky
Honey Orange Beef Jerky
Black Beef Jerky
Bourbon Barbecue Beef Jerky
Cajun Spice Beef Jerky
Argentinean Chimichurri Beef Jerky
Chipotle Jerky
Serrano Beef Jerky
Old School BBQ Beef Jerky Recipe

A Backyard Oasis

Or that is what I am planning on building. Went to a local store and they had these outdoor gazebos on sale for 50% off. So I got it for 24.99!! Then right behind us is a place where I can get pallets that we plan on using for making a deck. Not too big. We have measured out from the house to the shed is 10 feet and the shed is down the side of the house. So we would use that for privacy down that one side and then have to do the 2 ends! Have a place we can relax and sit out without the whole neighborhood watching us. Be a great place for cookouts and dining. Plus it could be moved easily if we had to move it.

Lighting From Thrift Store

I am all about being frugal and the best thing I always find at thrift stores is forms of lighting. I got these 2 really nice candle holders. The one to the left is for big candles and has a glass globe in it also. Great for safety and to enhance the light. The other one is made like a frame , or shadowbox, and had 5 places made into it for tealights. There is a mirror in the back and the top is open for the heat and flame. I plan on hanging it in the bedroom. The candles I also got at the thrift store and I paid $3.00 for all of this!!

Easy and Delicious Desserts You Can Make On Your Grill

You can think of your grill as your outdoor kitchen. You can cook a main course, a side dish, a snack and even dessert on it! So don't limit your menu to heavy meat and sauces the next time you host a barbecue - get your creative juices flowing and satisfy any sweet tooth out there by preparing mouth-watering grilled desserts.

Here are some easy-to-follow grilled dessert recipes you absolutely must try:

Marshmallow Banana Boats

What you need:

• 4 medium ripe bananas, unpeeled
• 4 tsps. miniature marshmallows
• 4 tsps. miniature chocolate chips

Carefully cut the peel of the banana about half an inch deep, leaving half an inch at both ends. Open the peel wider before filling with 1 tsp. marshmallows and 1 tsp. chocolate chips. Do the same with the rest of the bananas. Wrap the bananas with heavy-duty foil before cooking on a covered grill over medium-high heat for 8-10 minutes or until marshmallows are melted.

Fruity Campfire Cobbler

What you need:

• 1 regular package yellow cake mix
• 5 1/4 cups raspberry pie filling
• 1/2 cup canola oil
• 1 1/4 cups water

Combine cake mix, oil and water thoroughly in a large bowl. Set aside. Line a large grill pan with heavy-duty aluminum foil. Add pie filling then top with cake mixture. Cook on a covered grill over low heat for 20-30 minutes. To ensure doneness, toothpick inserted should come out clean. Serve warm topped with vanilla ice cream if desired.

S'more Sweetstuff

What you need:

• 1 can sweetened condensed milk
• 2 cups crushed graham crackers
• 2 cups chocolate chips
• 2 cups miniature marshmallows
• 1 cup butterscotch chips
• 1/2 cup butter, melted

In a small bowl, mix together graham crackers and butter to make the crust. Set aside. Line a large grill pan with heavy-duty aluminum foil. Press the graham cracker and butter mixture on to the bottom of the pan, pour milk over it, sprinkle with chocolate and butterscotch chips then top with marshmallows. Cook on a pre-heated grill over low heat for 12-15 minutes or until chips have melted.

Pineapple and Butterscotch Delight

What you need:

• 2 small pineapples, peeled, cored and cut into 6 spears
• 3 cups vanilla ice cream
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 cup whipped cream
• 1/2 cup plus 6 tbsps. butter
• 2 tbsps. sugar
• 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
• 1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg
• A dash of salt

Melt 6 tbsps. butter in a small saucepan then add sugar and nutmeg. Brush the pineapples with this mixture before cooking in a covered grill over medium heat for 8-10 minutes or until pineapples are lightly browned. To make the sauce, melt the remaining butter in a small saucepan before adding brown sugar and whipped cream. Stir constantly and bring to a boil. Remove from heat before adding salt and vanilla extract. Pour sauce over grilled pineapples and serve with vanilla ice cream.

Make these deliciously sweet grilled desserts and you won't be baking in your kitchen for a while!

Adrian T. Cheng is a food blogger and a BBQ expert. Through years of grilling experience, reviewing various top quality grill accessories and trying delicious and unique recipes, he is sharing his knowledge with everyone through his blog. For more grilling secrets, tips, recipes and more, head over to Adrian's page.