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Stories from the backyard — the cooks, the gear, the memories, and everything in between.

Jun 22, 2026 Father's Day grilling in the backyard

Father's Day at the Pitstop — The Best Gift Is Fire

Celebrating dads, summer cooks, and all the backyard moments that make it worth firing up the grill. Plus a gear gift guide for the pit boss in your life.

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Apr 4, 2026 Smash burgers sizzling on the Weber Slate 36 flat top griddle

Why Every Backyard Cook Needs a Flat Top Griddle (And What It Changed for Me)

I resisted it for a long time. Then I got the Weber Slate 36" and cooked on it for the first time. By the end of that weekend, I was rethinking everything.

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Mar 2026 Fuel for the Fire: Pellets vs Charcoal

Fuel for the Fire: Pellets vs. Charcoal

Why what you burn is just as important as what you cook — a deep dive into Pit Boss Competition Blend pellets vs. Jealous Devil lump charcoal.

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Mar 13, 2026 Spring Grilling in a Georgia Backyard

Spring Grilling in the South: Why March in Georgia Is the Best Kept Secret

Perfect weather, no bugs yet, and a backyard that's finally worth standing in. Here's why March is the most underrated grilling month of the year.

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May 30, 2025 Camp cooking gear at Overland Expo West 2025

Fire on the Road: Camp Cooking Gear That Turned Heads at Overland Expo West 2025

Overland Expo West brought serious camp cooking innovation to Flagstaff, AZ. Here are the brands and gear that had the overlanding world fired up — and why backyard cooks should pay attention.

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May 31, 2025 Weber Slate 36 Griddle

Our New Weber Slate 36" Griddle!

Excited to share our latest addition to the backyard arsenal — the Weber Slate 36" Griddle. From the Daytona 500 assembly to the first hibachi cook, here's the full story.

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Jun 1, 2025 Steak Quesadillas

Steak Quesadillas: A Sweet and Savory Memory Rekindled

This homemade sweet steak quesadilla brought back so many wonderful memories of our Florida days and proved that the best flavors can be recreated right in your own backyard.

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Aug 14, 2022 Siesta Key Sunset

Ceviche on the Beach: Living a Siesta Key Sunset Dream

We truly couldn't have asked for a more perfect, peaceful, and delicious end to that day. A quintessential Siesta Key moment.

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