Mary and Sean we were back on AM Northwest today to cook up Tri Tip with Chimichurri Sauce. Memorial Day Weekend is coming! First and foremost, Memorial Day is all about celebrating and honoring those brave service members who gave the ultimate sacrifice for our country, and we truly believe in celebrating that this coming weekend. But…
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Cooking with Kids on AM Northwest
One of the most precious moments of my life. Getting to cook with my kiddo on live TV! I got to bring my son to cook with me on AM Northwest. When we were presented with the idea of a segment on cooking with my kids, it fell on a date that Sean couldn’t join…
Hosting an Elegant and Easy Oscar Party on AM Northwest
We were back on AM Northwest! This time to talk about How to Host an Elegant and Easy Oscar Party! I still pinch myself each time we get the incredible opportunity to share our food with an audience like the awesome folks and viewers of AM Northwest. It’s always an honor to share our food…
Stretching your Budget with Brisket on AM Northwest
Brisket for Christmas? Yes please! Our first year as parents was our first Christmas away from all of our families. The boys were just weeks old, and I was recovering, so there would be no traveling. That was the year our holiday traditions would forever change. At least regarding the foods we ate for Christmas dinner….
Camp Chef Woodwind Pro 24 Product Review
Camp Chef has been making quality pellet grills and outdoor stoves for years. The introduction of the Camp Chef Woodwind Pro 24 (and 36) includes an industry first smoke box feature that adds a good deal of natural smoke to any cook. This Camp Chef Woodwind product review will walk through our thoughts on the…
Alabama White BBQ Sauce Recipe (White BBQ Sauce)
This mayonnaise base sauce which originates from Northern Alabama is the perfect blend of tangy, spicy and savory. It’s incredible as a dipping sauce for BBQ chicken, French fries, or even as a salad dressing. But our favorite is using this sweet sauce for chicken wings as a substitute for ranch. It’s a BBQ staple for Alabama chicken.
Best Pellet Grill – MAK Two Star General – Versatile American Made Pellet Smoker
When making a decision to invest in any pellet grill, it should take into consideration price and quality. MAK Grills is a US based company (out of Oregon) that takes the best of design and cooking consideration and created one of the best engineered cookers in the pellet smoker category. We have been cooking on…
Watermelon Salad with Basil and White Balsamic
This Watermelon Salad Recipe is full of fresh and lively flavors! This ain’t your mama’s watermelon salad recipe, nor is it your neighbors. This one is packed with some unexpected and delicious secrets. Your guests will go CRAZY for it, and they’ll never guess the secret ingredient. Hint: Basil This has always been a super…
Smoked Pulled Lamb Sliders
Smoked Lamb Shoulder is slow smoked to perfection, and then tenderly pulled making incredible smoked pulled lamb sliders. Living here in the Pacific Northwest (PNW) gives us access to amazing meat. And one meat that stands out to is lamb. Often seen in Australia or New Zealand, lamb is common among PNW restaurants and is…
Holiday Wine Gift Ideas – Stoller Family Estate
If you are looking to impress with a special bottle for the wine enthusiast on your holiday list, look no further than Stoller Family Estate. Wines to Impress for Holiday Wine Gift Ideas When I gift a wine to someone special — whether a loved one, a client, a teammate, a boss, whomever — I…
Sparkling Wine Outside of Champagne
The second in a series on the difference between Champagne and other Sparkling Wines of the world. Make sure to start here, then head back to find out more about sparkling wines of the world, styles of sparkling wine, and where they are produced throughout the world. Are you ready to pop some bubbly?! Champagne…
Smoked Salmon and Dungeness Crab Cakes Recipe
Smoked Salmon and Dungeness Crab Cakes are what happens when the dynamic duo of Dungeness crab and smoked salmon join forces with a killer wine pairing. This Salmon Cakes recipe is perfect for when you want to stretch your dollar with traditional crab cakes. The combo is absolutely delicious! Smoked Salmon and Dungeness Crab Cakes…
Vindulge Media Kit
Vindulge is one of the largest grilling, barbecue, beverage, and outdoor entertainment brands in the world. Founded by sommelier, Mary Cressler and pitmaster, Sean Martin, Vindulge has been creating food and beverage content since 2009. Mary and Sean are also co-authors of the critically acclaimed cookbook, Fire+Wine, now in its second edition (coming April 26th,…
Smoked Tomato Bisque
Smoked Tomato Bisque is a creamy, comforting, vegetarian, silky sooth, and smoky tomato soup. It’s the perfect use for the late summer tomatoes, or a crisp fall evening. Don’t have a smoker? That’s OK, just roast them instead. *UPDATE* — We cooked this recipe for Smoked Tomato Bisque and Smoked Brisket Grilled Cheese Sandwiches live…
Rosé Wine — And the best of 2020 Rosé
Rosé has a reputation of being the quintessential summer wine. But rose is something to drink year-round and pairs with an incredibly wide range of food. Find out about the many styles of this delicious and refreshing wine along with my top picks of 2020 wines. Rosé is an amazing expression of winemaking that takes…
Grilled Apple Crisp
Why yes, you can bake on your grill! This is traditional apple crisp that is baked directly on the grill. Grilled Apple Crisp is going to be your go-to this fall season (p.s., it’s also a fantastic addition to your Thanksgiving dinner!). *We cooked this recipe live on AM Northwest on KATU2 News in Portland,…
Grilled Strawberry Sundaes with Chocolate Peanut Butter Sauce (dairy free and gluten free)
Strawberry Sundaes made with grilled strawberries and a melted chocolate peanut butter sauce. Grilling strawberries is super easy, and adds incredible flavor to your sundae. Can easily be made dairy-free and gluten free. This is the perfect sweet treat to make for your kids (or loved ones) this coming Valentine’s Day. My sweet 8-year old…
Smoked Brisket Grilled Cheese Sandwiches — Uses for leftover brisket
A fantastic use for any leftover smoked brisket — Smoked Brisket Grilled Cheese Sandwiches! These sandwiches are simply da bomb! (*UPDATE* — You can view us cooking up this combo of Smoked Brisket Grilled Cheese Sandwiches and Smoked Tomato Bisque over on AM Northwest.) We get a lot of folk on social media who tease…
12 Delicious Fall Wines
I like to review wines the way most people taste them, with food. Many of the wine reviews you’ll see on this site are accompanied by a recipe. When we test recipes we usually open a few different wines of various styles that we think will work, then write about the best pairing. But often…
Smoked Beer Cheese Dip With Sausage and Hatch Chile
Smoked Beer Cheese Dip with Sausage and Hatch Chile is the greatest thing to happen to cheesy beer-infused dips since cheddar. Smoked Sausage + Smoked Hatch Chile Peppers + Beer + Cheese = pure bliss. My husband has a thing for cheese. He can’t resist buying a few fancy cheeses whenever he goes to the…
Grilled Flank Steak Salad
A simple and delicious recipe for Grilled Flank Steak Salad, made with a flavorful flank steak marinade in a savory soy and rosemary mix. Perfect for a hearty salad, or filling for a delicious sandwich. You’ve gotta try this incredible and full flavored steak salad! And we got ya if your looking for a great grilled…
Grilled Mushroom Crostini
Grilled Mushroom Crostini with Smoked Honey and Aged Balsamic. Your new favorite vegetarian appetizer that you can cook entirely on the grill! We also had the opportunity to cook these delicious bites on live TV on Portland’s AM Northwest. You can check out the video demo here. Our catering events are big in the summertime….
Grilled Chicken with Blackberry BBQ Sauce Recipe
When my two favorite seasons – grilling season and berry season – combine, you get Grilled Chicken with a delicious Blackberry BBQ Sauce! We featured this recipe for Grilled Chicken with Blackberry BBQ Sauce live on Portland’s KATU News program, AM Northwest. You can view the segment below. Berry season is a universal favorite in…
Why now is the time to join Food Blogger Pro
Food Blogger Pro is a website and community dedicated to help users start, grow, and monetize their food blogs. As a member for several years this is what I learned from being a part of the Food Blogger Pro community. A few years ago I decided I wanted to take blogging and writing more seriously….
Increase Your Audience & Engagement: Presentation from The 2016 Wine Bloggers Conference
A summary of our presentation at the Wine Bloggers Conference on How to Increase Your Audience & Engagement. If you’re here for some delicious smoked food and wine pairings you won’t find them today. Instead we’re shifting gears to talk about blogging for a moment. Sean and I recently traveled (with the kids in tow)…
TV Appearances
Below is a list of TV appearances Vindulge has been featured on. Click on any of the links to view the videos. Favorite TV Appearances Kid Friendly Taco Bar on AM Northwest (July 2018) Barbecue Sauces on AM Northwest Cooking up Brisket Chili on AM Northwest Smoked Marinara on AM Northwest How to Make Your…
Knudsen Vineyard Releases and Food Pairings
“Dad taught me about passion. I want to keep that alive and spread that passion that he had.” Passionate is how Page Knudsen Cowles, Partner and Managing Director of Knudsen Vineyards, describes her late father, Cal Knudsen, founder of Knudsen Vineyards — one of the Willamette Valley’s most known and treasured vineyards. Cal Knudsen was…
Easy Smoked Apple Crisp Recipe
This Smoked Apple Crisp Recipe is a fantastic dessert smoked directly on your grill. Take a traditional apple pie filling and add an easy crisp topping of oats and you have the perfect fall apple dessert. We also have a grilled apple crisp recipe that was also featured on AM Northwest, the Portland, OR local…
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Welcome to Vindulge Vindulge is a farm-based lifestyle brand that wants you to experience good food, good wine, and a great background cooking experiences. We focus on BBQ and grilling recipes with wine pairings. Our goal is to empower you to create fantastic wood-fired food and wine pairing experiences, while giving you the confidence and…
How To Make Pizza In An Outdoor Pizza Oven
If your pizza oven is still in the box because you’re unsure how to use it, then let’s walk through how to make pizza in an outdoor pizza oven. Get inspired to fire up the pizza oven and wow your friends with restaurant quality pizza. Follow this guide for the perfect outdoor pizza, from tools…
The Best Smoked Prime Rib Recipe and Video
Smoked Prime Rib Roast is ultimate holiday meal, and this is the best way to prepare this amazing holiday roast. We put together a comprehensive guide and video on smoking perfect Prime Rib Recipe every time. Vindulge Recipe Highlights This recipe works for bone-in or boneless prime rib. You can use any smoker, from pellet…
Smoked Brisket – How to plus Tips and Tricks
The ultimate guide for the perfect brisket. And it’s not just about a recipe it’s about technique. Nail the perfect smoked brisket every time.
Different Styles of BBQ Sauces
A rundown of the major styles of BBQ and regional sauces and what they are good for. From coast to coast, the flavors represent a touch of the regions in which they grew up in and range from vinegar based to rich and thick molasses based sauces.
The Ultimate Brisket Burnt Ends
Beef Brisket Burnt Ends are one of the ultimate treats in BBQ and a true reward for your hours of hard work in low and slow cooking. Burnt Ends BBQ is like meat candy with soft texture and a sweet and tangy sauce finish. This recipe is for cooking an entire brisket and then portioning some…
Blackened Salmon Steaks on the Grill
The rich flavor of Blackened Salmon is enhanced with the herbal and earthy flavor of Blackened Seasoning. This Blackened Salmon Steaks Recipe is an easy and quick way to make grilled salmon in less than 30 minutes. Blackened Seasoning is a specific seasoning that was created by Chef Paul Prudhomme to mimic grilled flavor in…
ThermoWorks ThermoPop – The Best Digital Thermometer under $35
Digital Instant read thermometers are an important tool when cooking, especially live fire cooking. The right thermometer can make the difference between good and great cooks. The ThermoWorks ThermoPop is one of the best overall instant read thermometers for under $35.00 and a great tool in your cooking arsenal. And if you are in the…
Grilled Blackened Salmon (Whole Fillet)
Grilled Blackened Salmon Fillet is ready in minutes. This simple recipe combines the earthy and savory flavors of our blackening seasoning and the rich flavors of a wild caught salmon fillet. Grill over direct heat for an incredible and flavorful grilled salmon recipe that comes together in less than 20 minutes. Or check out our…
Grilled Pork Chops with Red Wine Pan Sauce
Learn how to make the best Grilled Pork Chops from beginning to end, including a savory red wine pan sauce with shallots. The secret is managing your fire temperature and NOT overcooking the pork. And this recipe does not require a marinade or brine. Growing up, the pork chops I was regularly subjected to were…
Lake Chelan Wine Region
Once hailed as a summer vacation destination for western Washingtonians, Lake Chelan is becoming a world class wine destination. Find out why winemakers are heading to make wine in this region, and why this lesser known region needs to be on your radar for your next wine country vacation. Every wine region I visit leaves…
Tempranillo Wine Guide
Tempranillo, a medium to full-bodied red wine loaded with dark fruit flavors and savory undertones, is a major player in the wine landscape of Spain, where the eponymous grape is believed to originate. Spain’s renowned Rioja, a blended red wine, relies heavily on Tempranillo for its impressive structure, its notable tannins, and its notable fruit…