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Merry Christmas!
Good day to all of the VTG fam! On this most joyous occasion we know that many of the celebrations are centered around the feast! These are the days we … Continue reading Merry Christmas!
Happy Thanksgiving!
Thanksgiving is always a time of reflection for me. Its a new season, the year coming to an end, and just a time when family gathers to give thanks for … Continue reading Happy Thanksgiving!
#ThirstyThursday On a Friday Grapefruit Margarita
What up to my #VTG fam!! This drink is a derivative from a recipe I got from a friend of mine Jose Escajeda from San Antonio. This drink utilizes fresh … Continue reading #ThirstyThursday On a Friday Grapefruit Margarita
#ThirstyThursday On a Friday “Gin Rickey”
#ThirstyThursday (on a Friday) Gin Rickey During these hot summer months we enjoy cold refreshing drinks. During these hot summer months in south Louisiana, we love that cold and refreshing … Continue reading #ThirstyThursday On a Friday “Gin Rickey”
#ThirstyThursday Aperol Spritz
#ThirstyThursday (on a Friday) Aperol Spritz What up to my #VTG fam!! Today we gonna shake it up a little bit and talk about an Aperitif. Aperitifs are usually served … Continue reading #ThirstyThursday Aperol Spritz
#Thirsty Thursday Wine Review
Joel Gott So tonight my Dad and I were cooking up a meal worthy of a King. A Father’s Day Throwdown! What goes well with a nice roasted chicken, with … Continue reading #Thirsty Thursday Wine Review
#SaturatedSaturday Bear Juice
So, this drink is called Bear Juice. Interesting, right? Not real sure where that name came from. Kind of seems a little “stern” for such a breezy, summery, peachy drink. When … Continue reading #SaturatedSaturday Bear Juice
Shucks…Did We Eat The Cucumbers?
Ever have those mornings, when you wake up with these grand plans about what all you are going to get accomplished when you get home? Me too, and this morning … Continue reading Shucks…Did We Eat The Cucumbers?
Opportunity Pesto
With summer in full swing, gardens everywhere are poppin’ off as evidenced in our #virtualtailgate group on Facebook. After a few weeks of seeing everyone’s harvest being used in images, I … Continue reading Opportunity Pesto
Shrimp, Grits & Chef Nic
What up y’all. As we wrapped up the shrimp and grits episode, I had to drive back down to Kenner. It’s a good drive, full of love bugs that wanted … Continue reading Shrimp, Grits & Chef Nic
Official Summer Spirits: Tequila, lime and, wait for it…Rosé!
It is officially summertime, and with that comes the warm bath of sunshine, the smell of summer rains and a little sweat on the ole upper lip. For me, it … Continue reading Official Summer Spirits: Tequila, lime and, wait for it…Rosé!
Mother’s Day Brunch featuring a nutella & peanut butter French toast sandwich
As another Monday follows another Mother’s Day Sunday, I am sitting with no power, in the dark with my family, I must say, a cool way to start the week! … Continue reading Mother’s Day Brunch featuring a nutella & peanut butter French toast sandwich
Paleo Cracklin Chicken
Paleo + Whole 30 approved Cracklin Chicken submitted by Britni Smith Ingredients Serves 4 8 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (approximately 4 pounds) 1 tablespoon Diamond Crystal kosher salt (remember, not all salts are … Continue reading Paleo Cracklin Chicken