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If you read my blog you know how much I love my Traeger Ironwood – it’s my #1 grill among many out in the barn. Traeger continues to push the boundaries of outdoor cooking with its innovative lineup of pellet grills, and the Traeger Ironwood XL exemplifies this commitment to excellence. In this review, we’ll … Read more
When the company Naked Nutrition recently contacted me to review another one of their supplements, I was happy to help. I’ve worked with them in the past and appreciate the company’s focus on using pure ingredients vs marketing hype, so I was excited to try Naked Oats + Whey. What follows is my review and some ideas … Read more
So you’ve decided you want to buy a wood-fired pellet grill and more specifically you want that pellet grill to be a TRAEGER Grill, but you’re still not sure which model is the best for you? If that sounds like you, then you’ve come to the right place. In this article, we’ll help you learn … Read more
American Barbeque Showdown is a cooking competition style show that debuted on Netflix during the final days the Summer of 2020 – providing a much needed slice of life during the frustrating ‘pandemic’ lockdowns that plagued us this year. The show is definitely worth a watch for for fans of cooking shows, especially those who … Read more
Are you a Kamado Joe owner like me? Whether you’re a long-time owner of a KJ or a newbie, this article can help. We’ll discuss which accessories are the best to buy for your Kamado Joe and why. You’ll find reviews, tips, and recommendations for over 200 Kamado Joe accessories that will take your cooks … Read more
What is the correct temperature for cooking chicken and why does it matter? Nobody wants to eat dry chicken and the good news is that you don’t have to. You’ll get juicy, yummy, give-me-more chicken if you cook your chicken to the following temperatures: The safe internal temperature for cooked chicken is 165° Fahrenheit (75° … Read more
If you’re in the market for a stainless steel cookware set but find yourself confused by all the options, then this article can help you. I’ll give you my Top 2 Picks for the Best Stainless Steel Cookware Sets AND I’ll also give you a tip on one brand I am NOT currently recommending. Best … Read more
Gifts for Dad – Article Summary Here’s a quick article to help you get some great ideas if you are looking for gifts to men. Whether it be Father’s day gifts, Christmas present ideas for men, or gift ideas for valentines, birthdays, or anniversaries – these will all work. If you have Dad in your … Read more
Affirmations are a form of positive self-talk that have the power to change what you believe to be true about yourself – over time affirmations can transform your reality. In today’s episode, I’ll be giving you 50 Affirmations that will help you enjoy the Now Moments of Your Life. Editor’s Note: We’ve discussed the power … Read more
It’s time for our next edition of That Helpful Dad’s Editor’s Choice Awards! Today’s category is best computer and the winner is the Google Pixelbook. In this article I’ll tell you why I chose the Google Pixelbook and give you a few more tips. About the Editor Hi, I’m Mike, That Helpful Dad. As noted … Read more
After a long wait, Minecraft Dungeons was released on May 26, 2020. In this article we’ll give you 20 Minecraft Dungeons tips beginners can use immediately to level up faster and do so with the best weapons so you can defeat the bosses easier and have a blast playing this awesome new Minecraft game! Still … Read more
I recently had the pleasure of testing out a chef knife from Kitsune Cutlery – the flagship product of an exciting new knife company capitalized with Kickstarter funding. In this article I’ll tell you why I enjoy using this knife and how you can check it out for yourself. About the Editor: Hi, I’m Mike, That … Read more
In a move reminiscent of Michael Corleone killing off his former friends in The Godfather or Carole Baskins allegedly using a meat grinder to feed her husband to big cats in The Tiger King, Amazon’s decision to slash commission rates for its affiliate partners is both sad and shocking. Amazon’s move to cut its affliliate … Read more
Wanna cook some wood-fired wings? Trying to find the recipe for making Anthony’s Coal Fired Wings? I’ve got you covered. Today we’ll be cooking wood fired chicken wings using a combo of lump charcoal and wood chunks – I’ll show it to you all in video form on this site and give you a link … Read more
Dalstrong Knives? If you’ve shopped for knives online then you’ve seen the advertising for Dalstrong on Amazon and elsewhere. Yes the ads are compelling, but are Dalstrong knives any good? In this article I’ll share a Dalstrong Knife Review in the form of my personal experience with these knives and explain why I give them … Read more