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Hydromassage Benefits

Hydromassage Benefits

There are three factors at work in a spa: heat, buoyancy and massage. Working together, they create a totally relaxing hydromassage experience. The heat in a hot tub raises your body temperature, increasing circulation. The buoyancy of the hot tub reduces your body weight by 90%*, relieving pressure on muscles and joints with a relaxing … Read More

When Should I Replace My Spa Cover?

When Should I Replace My Spa Cover?

Your spa cover is more than an attractive accessory. It’s also has the very important job of holding in heat when your spa is not in use, helping to reduce energy consumption and keep energy costs low. The cover also prevents excess evaporation, helping you conserve water, and it prevents debris and objects that could … Read More

Sleep Better

Sleep Better

Why do I sleep better after a soak in the hot tub? Many people struggle to wind down completely at the end of the day, in order to get a complete and restful night of sleep. In fact, in his groundbreaking book, Undoing Perpetual Stress, Dr. Richard O’Connor makes a solid case that the human … Read More

Tips for Your Next Hot Tub Date Night

Tips for Your Next Hot Tub Date Night

It’s Friday night. You promised that special someone a romantic date night but you’ve just sat in an hour of traffic and your back hurts. Getting gussied up to go out is the last thing you want to do. So skip the dinner and movie and head back to your Hot Spring hot tub for … Read More

The Art of Hot Tub Relaxation

The Art of Hot Tub Relaxation

Take Your Relaxation to a Whole New Level. Taking time to relax and destress is an important element of maintaining a balanced life. Being immersed in warm water has been proven to help you relax both physically and mentally, and even helps your body turn down the “fight or flight” response we have to stress. … Read More

Cardamom Fennel Scallops – Big Green Egg

Cardamom Fennel Scallops – Big Green Egg

INGREDIENTS 1 teaspoon fennel seeds 1/2 teaspoon black or yellow mustard seeds 1/4 teaspoon cardamom seeds 1 lb large sea scallops 4 medium sized cloves garlic, finely chopped 2 dried red cayenne chilies, stems discared, coarsely chopped 1 teaspoon coarse kosher salt 2 tablespoons canola oil 1/2 cup unsweetened coconut milk 1 tablespoon finely chopped … Read More

Smoky Meatball Subs – Traeger

Smoky Meatball Subs – Traeger

INGREDIENTS 1-1/2 lb ground beef 1 large egg 1/3 cup milk or buttermilk 2 tablespoons worcestershire sauce 1/2 cup dry seasoned bread crumbs or crushed croutons 1 tablespoon Traeger Cajun Rub 1/4 cup onion, finely minced 1 cloves garlic, finely minced 1-1/2 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground 1 jar marinara sauce 4 qty. 6 inch … Read More

BLT Salad – Weber

BLT Salad – Weber

INGREDIENTS 1/2 pound thick-sliced bacon, cut into bite-sized pieces extra-virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons minced shallot 1-1/2 tablespoons sherry vinegar 1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh thyme 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1-1/2 pints cherry tomatoes, stemmed 1 large crusty sandwich roll, split 1-2 medium heads butter lettuce 2-3 scallions (white … Read More

Bacon Cheeseburger Hotdogs – Big Green Egg

Bacon Cheeseburger Hotdogs – Big Green Egg

(Thank you to Big Green Egg & Justine for this recipe) INGREDIENTS 8 good-quality all-beef hot dogs 8 cobblestone bread co. Spud Dogs drizzle of ketchup drizzle of mustard chopped fresh parsley CHEESEBURGER MIXTURE INGREDIENTS 6 strips of bacon, diced 1 pound ground beef 1-14 ounce can diced tomatoes, drained 2 tablespoons ketchup 1 tablespoon … Read More

Traegered Lasagna – Traeger

Traegered Lasagna – Traeger

INGREDIENTS 9 Lasagna Noodles 1-1/4 lb Bulk Italian Sausage 3/4 lb Spicy Italian Sausage 1 medium red onion, diced 3 cloves garlic, minced 2 (15 oz.) Cans Crushed Tomatoes 2 (4 oz.) Cans Tomato Paste 2/3 cup chicken stock 3 tablespoon 1/4 cup fresh parsley, minced, divided use 2 teaspoon fresh basil 3/4 teaspoon ground … Read More