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…
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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…
Semi-Smoked Apple Crisp (for four)
This Semi-Smoked Apple Crisp is a fantastic dessert cooked directly on your grill and perfect for a family of four! Have you ever wondered if you could cook an apple crisp on an outdoor smoker or grill? Or better yet, if you could attain smoke flavor without owning a smoker? The answer to both of…
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…
About
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…
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. I love being asked what my style of…
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…
Barbera Wine Guide
Barbera is a red grape variety planted throughout northern Italy, yielding a light- to medium-bodied red wine with gentle tannins, sprightly acidity, and luscious dark fruit flavors that pair perfectly with meats, cheeses, and anything involving tomato sauce. Find out what makes this grape so unique and which foods pair best with Barbera wine. Italian…
Cabernet Sauvignon Wine Guide
Cabernet Sauvignon is one of the world’s most widely-planted wine grape on Earth, and can be found on six out of seven continents. Known for its power, full body, and dark fruit flavors, find out what makes this the most popular red wine on the planet. When we think about popular “crowdpleaser” wines, it’s tough…
Grenache Wine Guide
A grape that thrives in warm, dry conditions, Grenache plays a major role in wine production in southern Europe, particularly in Spain (where it is known as Garnacha), the south of France, and some regions of Italy. Great on its own, but also as a blending grape where it is responsible for some of the…
Pinot Gris (Pinot Grigio) Wine Guide
Pinot Gris (also called Pinot Grigio) is a white wine grape variety with origins in France, and is a mutation of Pinot Noir. Known for its citrus and tree fruit flavors, sometimes richness and spicy flavors, and bright acidity, this is one of the most popular white wines in the country. Find out what makes…
Sauvignon Blanc Wine Guide
Beloved for its crisp flavor, bright acidity, and easy-to-drink nature, Sauvignon Blanc amply earns its massive popularity in the international wine market. Although this grape (and this wine varietal) originated in France, Sauvignon Blanc now grows in several continents, providing wine shoppers with plenty of opportunities to pick up these delicate and refreshing bottles. If…
Grilled Cheesesteak Sandwich
When it comes to a Cheesesteak Sandwich, you can’t help but think of the Philly style with a soft roll, cheese wiz, and Beef. But for this recipe, we’re adding our own Northwest twist using tender thinly sliced grilled Sirloin, a from-scratch cheddar cheese sauce, mixed grilled veggies, and a soft and toasted roll. This…
Rhubarb Lemon Fizz – A Rhubarb Cocktail
Rhubarb Lemon Fizz is a fun, festive, and refreshing summer cocktail containing 4 simple ingredients (and can also be made alcohol-free). Living in the Pacific Northwest we are surrounded by fresh berries and produce throughout the summer season. A few years ago a neighbor handed me a full bag of rhubarb from her garden. Not…
Blueberry Bourbon Baby Back Ribs
Blueberry Bourbon Smoked Baby Back Ribs have incredible rich and savory flavors. This is a fun take on a smoked baby back rib recipe to try if you want to change up from traditional BBQ flavors. Blueberry season in the Pacific Northwest runs from late spring to mid-summer. I friggin love blueberries, especially since they are…