Of Sun and Salt

EVO Grill Veggie Tacos Recipe

Deliciously different, completely healthy, and still totally craveable. EVO Grill Veggie Tacos highlight the flavors of fall produce. It’s officially Fall and the local markets are loaded with an abundance of harvest produce that is just perfect for grilling. A deliciously different twist on using these healthy beauties is to pile them together inside […]

Creole Tacos on the EVO Grill

Creole Tacos Creole Tacos on the EVO grill are kinda like a New Orleans dish that goes on a South of the Border vacation. The traditional Creole ingredients of sweet, juicy shrimp combined with smoky, spicy andouille sausage are simply grilled and then tucked into a taco. No roux or sauce making or long simmering. […]

Thai One On! Thai Warm Salad (With A Twist)

You are going to seriously love this spicy, crunchy, healthy recipe for Thai Warm Salad made on the Evo Grill. It’s fun, easy and delicious. It can be changed up easily to suite your taste, dietary restrictions, or what’s in your refrigerator. I can’t wait to hear what your family and friends say after you make it […]

Charred Herb Vinaigrette Recipe

This Charred Herb Vinaigrette recipe was inspired by a little time with profession chefs. I met Chef Daniel Lindley of 5th & Taylor Nashville, TN at last month’s Charleston Wine and Food Festival. He did an delicious demo to a sell out crowd on our Evo Grill in the Rose Garden. He prepared semi boneless […]

Chef Dean Neff Shares His Harissa Recipe from Charleston Wine and Food

Charleston Wine+Food brings to together amazing chefs. Several that did a demo on our Evo Grills in the Rose Garden were willing to share their recipes with us. Here, Chef Dean Neff shares his Harissa recipe from Charleston Wine and Food. It’s destined to become one of your new favorite condiments this grilling season! But […]

Finding OutdoorLUX in Puerto Vallarta

We spent our winter break seeking outdoorLUX “South of the Border”. What do I mean by outdoorLUX? Simply, enjoying life outdoors without compromising comfort or sophistication. More often these days we discovering resorts, restaurants, and activities that offer real luxury in an alfresco setting. Where you can take in the awe of God’s great creation […]

5 Tips for Finding Family Vacation Lux

Family Vacation. If you are anything like me, this is one of the biggest motivators to showing up at work. The pay off of a luxurious family vacation. Yes, there is satisfaction in a job well done. In making a difference in the world around us. There’s also the eternal drive for financial security. […]

Southern Potato Pancakes on EVO Grill

Potato Pancakes are a part of my collective family food memory. It seems that food traditions are such a rich part of most families histories. Memories of being gathered together in the kitchen or around a table always seem to glow the brightest in our minds. I’m not sure how many generations of women in my family […]

How To Not Screw Up Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving is almost here and we are all trying to put together a great crowd pleasing menu. If you’re reading this I’m going to assume you probably enjoy cooking (because really, isn’t that who reads food blogs?). But this time of year there are those who rarely enter the kitchen nervously googling up Thanksgiving menus. And […]

BBQ Shrimp with Butternut Squash

BBQ Shrimp with Butternut Squash is a truly delicious fall dish. Because let’s be honest, orange food on your plate somehow just always tastes like fall has arrived. And by now you’ve probably outgrown your love of candy corn. This dish is a better (and healthier) alternative. Full of great fall flavors and that perfect orange hue. […]