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A Father’s Day gift for the kamado grilling dad
Kamado grills are all the rage. EP Henry has a great idea to give this unique grill – and dad – the respect they both deserve. Don’t know a kamado grill? You may have seen them around the neighborhood – egg-shaped stand-alone grills/smokers of various sizes. Two popular brands are Primo (which is made in
https://ephenry.com/blog-2017-june-a-father-s-day-gift-for-the-kamado-grilling-dad/Herb Infused Summer Drinks
Turn your weekend sit-on-the-patio time into an upscale happy hour with these surprisingly simple herb-infused cocktail ideas. Infusing isn’t confusing Infusing liquids with herbs sounds complicated but it is as easy as making tea. To “infuse” an herb means to steep its flavor into a liquid such as water or spirits. The resulting liquid can
https://ephenry.com/blog-2017-june-herb-infused-summer-drinks/Dream patio: Hire a decorator to put the finishing touches on your outdoor room
After your patio has been meticulously designed by the landscape architect and carefully installed by the contractor, the last step before you can enjoy the space is to choose the outdoor furniture and decor. Your patio project has been an important and valuable – not to mention expensive! – investment in your home, and you’ve
https://ephenry.com/blog-2017-june-dream-patio-hire-a-decorator-to-put-the-finishing-touches-on-your-outdoor-room/An ounce of prevention: Poison ivy exposure in the garden
The spring rains are slowing down and it’s time to get out there and dig in the garden. This is the season gardeners wait all year for. Don’t let the poison ivy, poison oak or poison sumac creepers interrupt a wonderful summer. Each one of these poison plants contain the same irritant, urushiol oil.
https://ephenry.com/blog-2017-june-an-ounce-of-prevention-poison-ivy-exposure-in-the-garden/Try different BBQ styles from around the US
May is National BBQ Month, and the month when many east coasters break out their grills. The warmer weather also means that folks begin taking culinary trips, like long weekends to nearby cities or shore towns. But with the kids still in school and work ramping up for a busy quarter, a jaunt to a
https://ephenry.com/blog-2017-may-try-different-bbq-styles-from-around-the-us/Host a house concert on the patio
This latest trend in the independent music scene gives homeowners a wonderful way to support the arts while enjoying a lovely summer night on the patio. A house concert is a private musical performance, usually open to the public, that collects donations or ticket fees to be given to the performer. House concerts are great
https://ephenry.com/blog-2017-may-host-a-house-concert-on-the-patio/Bats are beautiful and beneficial
Bats get a bad rap but they bring surprising benefits. Inviting them into your yard is actually a smart idea and easier than you think. Drop the myths Unfounded fears about these flying mammals prevent you from reaping the many benefits of having bat neighbors in your yard. Here are a few facts about bats
https://ephenry.com/blog-2017-may-bats-are-beautiful-and-beneficial/Patio Gift Ideas for Mom
What do you get the mom who has everything? Move outside for some unique and fun gift ideas. Our indoor spaces receive a lot of attention. After all, we spend most of our time inside so the majority of our decorating and cleaning efforts go toward keeping the space in top shape. Many moms keep
https://ephenry.com/blog-2017-may-patio-gift-ideas-for-mom/Mysterious moon flowers to bloom in your night garden
Floral fragrances wafting through the warm air is one of the best parts of summer. Sunny days bring spectacular blooms and sublime scents. But what about the nighttime? Some of these light-colored, night-blooming plants emit sweet aromas to go in with your full moon cocktails or your star-gazing on lazy summer evenings on the patio.
https://ephenry.com/blog-2017-may-mysterious-moon-flowers-to-bloom-in-your-night-garden/5 New Ideas for Cinco de Mayo Grilling
Fresh fruit for mixed drinks Perhaps pineapples have graced a skewer or two, but did you know they can be used in cocktails, too? Other fruits like plums, mangos, lemons, peaches and nectarines can be grilled and placed in or blended with liquors like rum and tequila or non-alcoholic liquids. This Jewel of Oaxaca recipe combines grilled
https://ephenry.com/blog-2017-may-5-new-ideas-for-cinco-de-mayo-grilling/