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Halloween Party Foods From the Grill
Halloween is all about atmosphere. The costumes, the pumpkins, the crisp air, and of course—the food. But who says party snacks have to...
Lauren Twitchell
24 hours ago3 min read
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Why Women Belong in the Workshop (and Always Have)
Walk into almost any hardware store, flip through most tool catalogs, or scroll Pinterest long enough, and you’ll notice something:...
Lauren Twitchell
3 days ago2 min read
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Best Outdoor Cooking Tools for Beginners
One of the biggest myths about outdoor cooking is that you need a garage full of gadgets before you can get started. The truth? You...
Lauren Twitchell
5 days ago3 min read
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Wood, Wine, and Fire: The Power of Crafting With Friends
There’s a certain kind of magic that happens when you create with other people. It doesn’t matter if it’s sanding boards side by side,...
Lauren Twitchell
6 days ago3 min read
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Fire at Home: Master Outdoor Cooking Step by Step
Today’s the day. Fire at Home: The Beginner’s Guide to Outdoor Cooking (and How to Master It Step by Step)  is officially out in the...
Lauren Twitchell
Oct 153 min read
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Wine for Bonfires: Seasonal Pairings That Work
There’s something about a bonfire that makes everything slow down. The crackle of wood, the glow of embers, the way conversations seem...
Lauren Twitchell
Oct 143 min read
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Fall Grilling Recipes Beyond Burgers and Dogs
Summer may get all the glory when it comes to grilling, but I’ll let you in on a secret: fall might actually be my favorite season to...
Lauren Twitchell
Oct 123 min read
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From Sketch to Saw: Planning Your First DIY Project
Every project starts the same way: with an idea. Maybe you’re scrolling Pinterest and see a blanket ladder that makes you think, I could...
Lauren Twitchell
Oct 103 min read
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Smoked Picanha on the Traeger + Sous Vide + Gas Grill
Some cooks are about comfort. Others are about patience. And then there are the ones that feel like an adventure—where you push yourself,...
Lauren Twitchell
Oct 83 min read
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Why Fall Is the Best Time to Start a Batch of Wine
There’s something about fall that feels like a deep breath. The air cools, the leaves change, and weekends start to carry a slower...
Lauren Twitchell
Oct 63 min read
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Cod Sandwich Dupe: Filet-O-Fish on the Weber Slate
There are certain foods that just stick in your memory. For me, one of them was the Filet-O-Fish. A soft bun, crispy fish, melted cheese,...
Lauren Twitchell
Oct 43 min read
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Simple Builds That Make Great Holiday Gifts
Every holiday season, the stores fill with mass-produced items. Shiny, convenient, easy to wrap. But if you’ve ever given—or received—a...
Lauren Twitchell
Oct 33 min read
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Crafting the Perfect Fall Gathering: Wood, Fire, and Wine
There’s something about the first crisp breeze of October that calls us to slow down, to gather, and to savor. The rush of summer is...
Lauren Twitchell
Oct 14 min read
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DIY Wooden Décor for Halloween
Halloween is one of those holidays that begs for creativity. Pumpkins on porches, skeletons in windows, bats flying across the walls—it’s...
Lauren Twitchell
Sep 283 min read
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Pairing Wine With Your Weekend Builds and Meals
Weekends have their own rhythm. For me, they usually start with a project in the shop—wood shavings curling at my feet, the steady hum of...
Lauren Twitchell
Sep 273 min read
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The Art of Slowing Down: Why Crafting Isn’t About Perfection
We live in a world that worships speed. Faster meals. Faster results. Faster everything. But in the workshop, at the grill, or over a...
Lauren Twitchell
Sep 253 min read
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Philly Chicken Cheesesteaks (Bun-Free) on the Weber Slate
There’s something about cheesesteaks that just feels like comfort food. The sizzling meat, the peppers and onions softening on the...
Lauren Twitchell
Sep 233 min read
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Smoked Chicken Wings: Crispy, Smoky, and Shareable
There are some foods that just belong to football season. Chicken wings are one of them. They’re casual, they’re fun, and they’re made...
Lauren Twitchell
Sep 213 min read
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Woodworking Projects Perfect for Fall Weekends
There’s something about fall that makes the workshop feel even more inviting. The air is cooler, the days are shorter, and weekends start...
Lauren Twitchell
Sep 203 min read
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Wood, Fire, and Flavor: Building a Crafted Life
Some people measure life in milestones—promotions, birthdays, moves, achievements. I’ve learned to measure it in sawdust, smoke, and the...
Lauren Twitchell
Sep 193 min read
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