After a few weeks in North Carolina and a family reunion themed on remembering our roots, I wanted to spend the month of August putting a twist on family favorites and trying some Southern BBQ recipes. My testers were Amber Robinson, Matt Hardy, Jason and Erica Gardner, Stephanie Zundel, Russ Hill and Erin Mashidas. My roommate Amber Robinson helped take pictures for me, thanks Amber! [simpleviewer gallery_id="48"]

Virgin Mint Juleps (3 Stars)

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My parents are sad that they can’t participate in many Test Nests so I try to fit one in whenever we’re together. While in Charlotte for a couple weeks, I invited some friends who I spent quite a bit of time with in Bolivia years ago. Since we tried a lot of interesting food in Bolivia I knew they’d be up for some Test Nest adventures. Jordon Burton and his wife Julianna, my parents (Steve and Ann) and my best friend Lindsay Clark Hart (who was one of the first people I met in college FresRead More....

I’ve been working really hard this year to try to perfect cooking fish, so I was extra nervous about this menu and the sea bass since the last few times I’ve done Halibut it turned out a little dry. I watched the fish extra carefully this time. I was very excited to be joined by two of my old co-workers Meghan O’Hara, Bennie Sham as well as dear friends, Joon Shin, Suzi Yebio, Lisa Higbee, and Rich Atkinson. We had a great evening and everyone was extra patient with me. I had such a busy wRead More....

I was very excited to do a BBQ night for the August 13 TEST NEST. Five wonderful testers joined me: Jason Robertson, Morgan Basset, Jeff Johnson, Anna Haymore, and Todd Stevens. Outnumbered, Anna and I had a fun night of being teased…I felt right at home. I was really excited about this menu and enjoyed making a couple BBQ sauces, I still have so many recipes to try. [simpleviewer gallery_id="17" bgcolor="ffffff" gallery_width ="600" gallery_height ="600"]

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