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    Mary Cressler, Author of the critically acclaimed cookbook Fire + Wine and creator of Vindulge, one of the top BBQ and Grilling websites in the country. She is also a Certified Sommelier through the Court of Master Sommeliers, and President of the Portland, OR chapter of Les Dames d'Escoffier, and co-founder of Ember & Vine Wood-Fired Catering in Portland, Oregon. As a food and wine writer, Mary's work has been featured in a number publications including, Wine Enthusiast Magazine, Barbecue America Magazine, Serious Eats, Bottlenotes, The Daily Meal, The Gorge Guide, Palate Press Online Wine Magazine, Snooth, Oregon Wine Press, and so many more. She is also a frequent tasting panelist and judge for numerous wine competitions and a regular featured guest on KATU Portland morning show AM Northwest (an ABC affiliate).
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    • Easy Grilled Apple Pie Recipe
    • Easy Skillet Dinner Rolls on the Grill
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    • Smoked Beef Tenderloin – Reverse Seared
    • Bourbon Spiked Hot Apple Cider
    • Grilled Sweet Potatoes with Smoked Honey Butter
    • Your First Smoked Turkey – Smoked Turkey Advice from the Pros
    • The Ultimate Brisket Burnt Ends
    • Easy Grilled Buffalo Chicken Pull Apart Bread Recipe
    • Grilled Acorn Squash with Maple Syrup Glaze
    • Easy Grilled T-Bone Steak Recipe – Perfectly Cooked
    • Grilled Baked Brie with Blackberry Jam
    • Grilled Brussels Sprouts with Balsamic and Bacon
    • Honey Bourbon Grilled Chicken Wings
    • Honey Bourbon BBQ Sauce – Easy, Smoky, Homemade!
    • The Ultimate Smoked Chicken Wings (with crispy skin!)
    • Grilled Spicy Chicken Tacos with Avocado Crema
    • Grilled BBQ Tofu – How to Grill Tofu
    • Neapolitan Style BBQ Chicken Pizza
    • Perfectly Grilled Filet Mignon with Bacon and Blue Cheese
    • Grilled Boneless and Skinless Chicken Thighs with BBQ Sauce
    • Pan Con Tomate (Grilled Spanish Tomato Bread)
    • Brisket Grilled Cheese Sandwich — Best use for leftover brisket
    • Ultimate Salmon Seasoning – Perfect for Grilling or Smoking
    • How to Smoke Sockeye Salmon Perfectly
    • Visiting Cava Codorníu – A must stop for Barcelona Wine Travel
    • Grilled Chicken Breast with Grilled Corn and Poblano Salsa
    • Grilled Corn and Poblano Salad
    • Smoked BBQ Pulled Chicken Recipe
    • Crispy Grilled Potato Wedges (with Fry Sauce)
    • BBQ Meatballs with Red Wine BBQ Sauce
    • Ultimate Homemade Dry Rub for Pork and Chicken
    • Smoked Kale Chips – Crispy and Delicious!
    • Smoked Pulled Lamb Sliders – The Ultimate Lamb Sandwich
    • Vegetable Frittata – Cooked on the Grill
    • Grilled Hot Honey Chicken – Easy Recipe with BIG Flavor
    • Grilled Olives with Garlic and Peppers (Baked Olives)
    • Easy Grilled Prawns with Garlic Butter Sauce

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    Mary-Cressler-Sept-2015-smI'm Mary, a wine/food/travel writer, Certified Sommelier, mom of twins, former vegetarian turned BBQ fanatic, runner, and founder of Vindulge and author of Fire + Wine cookbook.  Thanks for stopping by!

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