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One on One: Robyn Lindars, The Grill Girl

One on One: Robyn Lindars, The Grill Girl

Grill Girl Magazine June 2021 Issue

I’m sure we’ve all heard the term, ‘Man the grill’. Now it’s time to hear, ‘GrillGirl’ that grill! Award-winning, Grill Master and Author, Robyn Lindars, proves that grilling isn’t just for men anymore. Robyn Lindars, aka, that girl Grill Master, aka, The Grill Girl, has burst the gender bubble and broken the stigma of who can be a master of the grill. At first glance, someone may perhaps think she might be too petite, too feminine or possibly, too blonde to be behind a grill, but Robyn massively excels at her mastership and isn’t afraid of any grilling challenge. Even when it comes to the challenge of judging others on their grilling skills. She is a judge for the Steak Cook Off Association.

Even if you don’t have competitive grilling skills, you may have seen Robyn Lindars on the Food Network, Travel Channel, Cooking Channel or on talk shows like, Today Show.  She has shown off her decadent recipes on national TV to inspire tasty, healthy eating, but the idea of grilling can still be overwhelming to many. Robyn knows this, and goes even further to show her fans how to ditch the fear and master the art of grilling in her YouTube episodes of GRILL SCHOOL.

In the Beginning

Smoked Bourbon and Salted Carmel Apple Pie

It all started when she wanted to grill something at her boyfriend’s (now husband) house.

               “His grill was terrible. He never used it. So, I got him a new one and that’s what got me going,†says Robyn.

Robyn started the site GrillGril.com in 2012, sharing all her newfound recipes and trade secrets. She had created complete meals from start to finish using flaming charcoal to do it all. What really caught the attention of many was her ability to cook deserts, right there, on the grill!

This BBQ-anomaly was the push that broke the grilling sexism barrier. The grill wasn’t just for meat any more. Women started barbecuing in masses to achieve the incredible, cast iron cobblers, made straight from the grill.

Safety First

The number one concern most women have with operating a grill is actually starting the grill. The large whoosh of a fire ball chasing after the escaping fumes of an accelerant, that somehow, automatically approaches too close to your safe space, no matter what size you are, is certainly unnerving. However, Robyn focuses on safety first and how to properly light any size or type of grill in her Women’s Grilling Clinics.

Most Important Tools for the Job

Obviously, you need a grill to do BBQ, right? Yes. But Robyn, who owns about twelve grills at the moment, says,

“You need to find what grill is right for you. I have four that I use on a regular basis. A pellet grill is probably the most user friendly. A lot of women prefer lighting and cooking on pellets. It’s very easy to cook full meals while giving it full smoke flavor.â€

Besides cooking cobblers and other deserts on the grill, Robyn cooks just about everything on the grill from veggies to cheeses to meats. She says,

“Be daring.â€

Okay, I’m down with being daring, but I asked her not to ridicule me for my love of ‘well-done’ when it comes to meats. Surprisingly, she did not. But she feels that brings up a good point for the second most important tool in grilling… A good meat thermometer. Temperature will detect the perfect ‘doneness’ that you are hoping to achieve. Investing in a good thermometer can remove all the guess work and allow you to have the perfect piece of meat each time, no matter how ‘well’ your preference.

One more tool to make the perfect meal is seasonings. You can’t be afraid of spices. Although, the grill will give a flavor all its own, finding a great rub or marinade is key. Robyn has created most of her own vinaigrettes and seasonings while cooking. She has now crafted one that you can have in your own kitchen! The Sunshine State of Mind is an all-purpose rub and drink rimmer. What does that mean, exactly? Well, not only can it be used on that filet you plan on grilling up, but you can rim your cocktail glasses with a unique blend of the sweet and savory found in the sunshine state.

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Grill Girl Magazine Jun 2021 Issue

Robyn Lindars has built up a genuine following, teaching her grilling skills through social media, television, books and now, she has launched a bi-annual magazine Grill Girl Magazine. The issues will be released for Spring/Summer as well as Fall/Winter for all the holiday fun. This Brand Ambassador for Kingsford charcoal can currently be found on the cover of her debut magazine at your local grocery store, Barnes and Nobles, Walmart or Target.

A Few Words from The GrillGirl, Herself

~”Cooking over fire is the oldest way of cooking and there is something truly therapeutic about cooking over a flame. It is the cheapest form of therapy. Pair it with a glass of wine and you’ve got a great way to get dinner on the table while also doing something fun!”

~”Most women are great cooks but are intimidated by the process of starting a grill. Once you alleviate the fear of starting the grill, women find that grilling is actually much easier than cooking in the kitchen and they become much more creative cooks than most guys who are fixated on cooking only meat on the grill. I encourage everyone to check out my Grill School Series where I show you how to easily start a gas or charcoal grill to get over this hurdle of cooking outdoors.”

~”If you can cook in your kitchen, think of your grill as your outdoor kitchen and bring those recipes outside but with the added benefit of smoke flavor from the grill!”

Signature Recipes

Brand Ambassador for Kingsford Charcoal

Competing in cook off competitions pushes one to be unique and push the regular BBQ envelope. Robyn has competed with her father in the World Championship BBQ Competition. Using that edge and passion in the field as well as the backyard, it’s no wonder that she has been able to create such incredible recipes to share.

Grilled Romaine Hearts– Robyn’s go-to side for any meal. It’s easy and delicious with sweet and smoky flavors.

Pineapple Ginger Grilled Chicken– Check out a bunch of Florida inspired recipes just like this one!

Feel Better Fast Hangover Burger

Kingsford Quinoa Burger– Robyn says that burgers are the greatest hangover cure. Be sure to try more burger recipes.

Cheers!

Smoked Old Fashion

Cocktails can be refreshing and fun, and in moderation, can be beneficial to one’s health. Adding a bit of natural smoke with a cedar plank can change the taste and experience. Cedar oils have been known to keep bugs away, clear acne, bronchitis, ulcers, among many other ailments. The smoke from cedar is believed in some cultures to carry prayers to heaven.

Adding a cedar plank to the necessary bar tools might just be what you need.

MIGHTY MEZCAL MINT COCKTAIL RECIPE– It’s a cocktail twist on the Kentucky Derby favorite.

AWARD WINNING BLOODY MARY RECIPE– It’s award-winning… need I say more?

(***Remember, you must be 21 to drink in the U.S. Please, drink responsibly. If you drink, drink in moderation and have a designated driver. Do not drink and drive.)

So, I hope that Robyn has inspired you to take a chance with cooking amazing dishes on the grill. I know that I’m ready to try it! For more information on Robyn and her recipes on the grill visit GrillGirl.com.

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2 Ways To Update Your Home

2 Ways To Update Your Home

As the saying goes, “Home is where your heart is.” Make that into a mantra to guide you on your path to creating the best home for you, wherever that may be. Follow these steps to make the most of what you have.

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Doors

Your doors speak volumes about your personality and your home in general. If it’s not instilling that feeling, a new door installation might be something to think about. Yes, doors are utilitarian in nature. They certainly serve the purposes for which they are intended; however, they can offer up so much more!

First, your front door needs to protect from the elements, fluctuating temperatures, and potentially intruding insects. In addition, a door must offer you and your loved ones a measure of protection and safety against unwanted guests. Due to these important and varying factors, you must go to a professional door installation company for all of your entrance needs. If you notice that your current door is no longer meeting your standards ensure expert replacement to make sure the job is done correctly.

Second, a front door, in particular, will enhance your home’s curb appeal. When you are ready to change out your door, look for appealing options that show off your sense of style. You can select either a contrasting or a complementary color for the door. Consider your home’s paint scheme to include trim, shutters, shingle, and even your plant color palette when making your decision. Try taping up some favorite paint swatches onto your current door and then step back from your home to envision the outcome. Have fun with it and find the best option for you.

Finally, remember to change all of your doors at the same time. This will make your home more efficient and cross some necessary items off of your list all at once. Opt for new sliding glass doors or unique French doors for fun and functional ways to access your home.

Lighting

Having good quality lighting both outside and inside your home is essential for safety and livability. Lights are as necessary as doors and can be just as fun to update.

First, start with the outside of your home. Think about whether your current lighting is adequate. If it is, then you can simply make some updates. If you find that there is not enough lighting for safety and illumination, hire a professional to wire in new lights. Smart lights are an effective, efficient, and safe option for the exterior of your home. With smart lighting, you can install an app on your phone and program a variety of schedules for when your lights will automatically turn on and off, based on your needs. 

Second, as you will already be making lighting updates to the outside of your home, ensure you do not neglect the inside. Smart lighting is a cost-saving option inside, as well. Once again, programmable lighting will make it easy to set timers so it looks like you are home when you are not. They are efficient in that they can be placed on sensors or timers that turn off when motion is not detected. There are a multitude of options when it comes to smart lighting. You can even add multi-colored light bulbs so the ambiance can be changed at the swipe of your finger when the mood strikes.

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When you are a homeowner, there will always be a task to check off. Find the fun in all of it when looking for routinely mundane options such as doors and lighting. Make the best of what you have, update and upgrade when you need to so you can make your home enjoyable for years to come.

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Tips to Gain Back Confidence After You’ve Been Diagnosed with a Chronic Illness

Tips to Gain Back Confidence After You’ve Been Diagnosed with a Chronic Illness

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Once you get diagnosed with a chronic illness, it can drastically reduce your self-esteem. This may probably sound strange, given that chronic diseases are more likely to deteriorate your physical and mental health. But to some extent, a chronic illness can affect how you value yourself.

But how does a chronic disease affect one’s confidence? Foremost, when your body lacks the physical strength to do a particular task, your sense of capabilities and who you are may be shaken. 

Also, if you are physically weak, you are more likely to ask for help from your friends and family, and you may feel embarrassed or ashamed. Today, living with a chronic illness has a diminished view in society, leading to all sorts of mental issues. And if your mental state gets interfered with, you may lack self-esteem.

Fortunately, there are ways to gain back your confidence if you are living with a chronic illness. Read on.

Work on Your Body

A chronic illness will affect your physical appearance, and if left unchecked, it can quickly diminish your confidence. But a good, healthy, and fit body can build it. So, to regain lost confidence, it would be best to work on your body.

However, note that you do not have to break a bone while trying to achieve this. Sometimes, it can be as simple as reframing your thoughts positively about the physical appearance of your body. 

In addition, there are many ways to fix your body. For instance, you may want to consider a digital posture corrector to improve your posture, which can leave you feeling and looking great.

You may also want to consider a few simple yet effective workouts to help transform your body physically and gain back lost strength. Your body is one of the best defense mechanisms for a chronic illness, and working on it can improve its disease-fighting capabilities.

Focus on Positive Things

Being positive about everything in life is one of the best ways to keep it moving despite going through all sorts of challenges that life may throw at you. So perhaps you should try being positive by listing good things about yourself to gain back your confidence.

Make it a habit to note down positive things such as your achievements, what you have in life, your capabilities, and plenty of other things. Doing this every day can go a long way in enabling you to view yourself positively, which can help build your confidence.

Find New Purpose in Life

Lastly, if you want to gain back your confidence, you should invest in finding a new purpose in life or creating new goals. When living with a chronic illness, it can be daunting to feel satisfied with life. 

But suppose you consider finding a new purpose, such as focusing your energy on a new hobby, starting a business, or learning a new course. In that case, it can provide a new beginning, motivation, and excitement. Ultimately, this will boost your self-confidence.

Everyone deserves to be happy in life. Therefore, you should not let a chronic illness limit you from attaining the happiness you deserve. Instead, use the above tips to help gain back lost confidence and lead a happy life.

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Hair Loss in Pregnancy: Causes and What to Expect

Hair Loss in Pregnancy: Causes and What to Expect

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Soon-to-be moms often complain about hair loss. Why does it happen? Is it normal? Can we prevent it? Can it be treated? Here, we are breaking down everything related to hair loss during pregnancy. Keep reading to learn the answers!

Are you expecting your little bundle of joy? Congratulations! It’s such a happiness to carry a baby inside your body! However, you may experience pregnancy-related issues like morning sickness, weight gain, high blood pressure, mood swings, and some changes in appearance, e.g., hair loss.

Today, we’ll talk about hair thinning and falling out during and after pregnancy. This, alas, is an unpleasant but common condition for future and new mothers. Hair loss can be caused by various reasons, e.g., stress, changing hormones, or more serious medical problems.

Here, we’ll share some insight on hair loss during pregnancy and find out whether you can prevent or treat it.

What Can Cause Hair Loss In Pregnancy?

Many expecting mothers are wondering whether hair loss is normal during pregnancy. However, there is no short answer. On the one hand, small patches of hair falling out are completely normal while pregnant. On the other hand, there can be medical problems that can cause excessive shedding. So, let’s discuss possible reasons for hair loss during pregnancy.  

Hormonal Shifts

The first trimester of pregnancy can greatly stress the body since the balance of hormones dramatically changes to help you develop your little one. It may lead to Telogen Effluvium – stress-induced hair falling out – it puts up to 30% of hair into the resting phase, that’s why you lose about 300 hairs per day instead of the normal amount – 50-100 hairs per day. However, hair thinning due to hormonal shifts doesn’t happen right away, it usually takes about 2-4 months to notice this issue.

Good news! Telogen Effluvium doesn’t result in permanent hair loss and should resolve itself within several months. The only thing you can do to support your hair during and after pregnancy is taking good care of it. It would be a good idea to use gentle sodium chloride free shampoo recommended by Evelyn Harper and take pregnancy vitamins recommended by your doctor.

Health Issues

Growing a baby may be quite a challenging task, therefore, some health problems may arise, e.g. gestational diabetes, high blood pressure, vitamin deficiencies, etc. Depending on their severity, these conditions can lead to Telogen Effluvium.

Pregnancy can also increase the risk of the following issues:

Thyroid problems – sometimes pregnancy hormone levels can shift into the danger zone due to thyroid disorders (hypothyroidism or hyperthyroidism). Excessive shedding is one of the symptoms, other symptoms can include constipation, muscle cramps, and constipation.

Iron deficiency – this condition occurs in women who are carrying multiples, experiencing morning sickness, or expecting soon after giving birth. Iron deficiency or anemia means you have a low amount of red blood cells that supply oxygen to different tissues in your body. This condition may cause hair falling out and other symptoms, e.g., fatigue, headaches, irregular heartbeat, exertional shortness of breath, etc.

If you suspect iron deficiency or thyroid issues, you should update your healthcare provider and do necessary blood tests to determine whether you need special treatment. Your hair won’t return to its normal condition unless you address these health problems.

Is There Any Treatment For Hair Loss In Pregnancy?

If your hair loss is caused by hormonal shifts, you don’t need any special treatment – your locks will bounce back over time. On the flip side, if it’s happening due to health problems, work with your healthcare provider to find the safest vitamin supplements or medications. Note that most medications are dangerous for the fetus, so don’t take anything unless your doctor gives you the go-ahead!

Anyway, you shouldn’t sit back with your arms folded! There are several well-tried home remedies that can help return your hair to normal sooner. Here they are:

â— Eat a well-balanced diet – nourishing foods and vitamins are a must for you, especially if you are experiencing hair loss during or after pregnancy! Eat more legumes, dairy products, sweet potatoes, broccoli, leafy greens, eggs, berries, meat, fish, seeds, chia, walnuts, and drink orange juice.

â— Fenugreek hair mask – it’s an amazing skin and hair booster! Soak seeds for several hours, mash them well, and apply this paste to your scalp. It’ll enhance your hair’s thickness and shine.

â— Scalp massage with warm oil – it improves circulation, therefore hair growth. Use peppermint, jojoba, almond, or olive oil for moisturizing, nourishing, and stimulating hair growth.

How To Prevent Hair Loss In Pregnancy?

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It depends on what’s causing hair loss – if it’s a medical condition, you’ll be able neither prevent nor cure it without the right treatment. Anyway, the following recommendations will help to avoid more breakage and thinning:

â— Use hair loss shampoo for pregnancy, it should be DHT-blocking or mild sodium chloride-free shampoo.

â— If you take any supplements or meds, ask your healthcare provider whether they can cause excessive shedding and what you can do about it.

â— Opt for comfortable hairstyles, do not use tight braids, buns, or ponytails.

â— Comb your hair gently with a wide-toothed brush.

â— Avoid using permanent treatment, hot rollers, and curling irons.

â— If you are going to use a new solution, do a patch test to be sure you won’t develop an allergic reaction. 

Is Hair Loss After Pregnancy Normal?

Lots of women complain of hair loss within several months after birth, typically peaking around 4 months postpartum. It’s caused by the drop in estrogen, and as a result – Telogen Effluvium. Although it may be a bit intimidating to see up to 300 strands or more a day, it must resolve on its own within 6 to 12 months. 

Bottom Line

If you’re experiencing hair loss during pregnancy, don’t stress out too much unless you suspect any health issues. If so, do contact your healthcare provider to rule out possible problems. And remember, most mommies say that their hair becomes thicker and healthier by the baby’s first birthday.

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Author’s Bio: Rachel Hudson is a copywriter with 7 years of experience. She’s been writing on topics related to parenthood, kids’ development, healthy lifestyles, and fitness. Rachel is a mom to 2 kids, she enjoys spending all her free time with them.

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Foods to Eat and Avoid to Help Your Dental Health

Foods to Eat and Avoid to Help Your Dental Health

Dental health is essential for healthy living, strong teeth, and a beautiful smile. There are plenty of things you can do to help your dental health: brush twice daily, visit the dentist regularly, and floss. However, there are also some lifestyle changes you can make to ensure your dental health is the best it can be.

Food and drink are essential for dental health. This is because the food and drink we consume affect the bacteria levels on our teeth and their likelihood to sustain tooth decay. Therefore, by choosing the right kinds of food, we can strengthen our teeth. On the other hand, if we consume lots of harmful foods, our teeth may become weaker. Therefore, it’s key to understand which foods you should eat and avoid (or enjoy in moderation) to ensure strong and healthy teeth.

Bad Foods

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Sugary foods, especially sweets, are a problem for your teeth. The worst kind of sweets are those that stick in your mouth for a long time. Examples of these could include lollipops or caramels. Sugar is bad for your teeth as it feeds the bacteria on your teeth, causing toothache, tooth decay, and gum disease.

Food that gets trapped in your mouth, especially if it is starchy. The kind of food that gets trapped in between your teeth, such as crisps and bread, is no good for your teeth. When they get trapped, it takes longer for your saliva to flush out the bad bacteria that causes tooth problems.

Carbonated drinks are one of the worst things for your teeth. Carbonated soft drinks are often packed full of sugar and will only do bad things for your teeth. In addition, the acid in these drinks is incredibly damaging.

Good Foods

Dairy is great for teeth. This can include most dairy products, but key ones include cheese, milk, and yogurt. Dairy contains calcium, which strengthens your teeth. They can even rebuild enamel on your teeth.

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Fruits and vegetables rich in fiber are great to eat to benefit your teeth. This is because fiber-rich fruit and veg make saliva flow in your mouth. Saliva is great for tooth health, as it dulls the power of acids on your teeth, caused by sugar reacting with plaque.

Sugarless chewing gum is useful for the same reason – it gets saliva flowing in your mouth. If you have one of the worse foods for your teeth – such as a sweet – chew sugarless gum after to clean your teeth quicker. It also can remove food from your teeth.

Food should be enjoyed in moderation.

Cutting certain foods out completely is often difficult and can develop into bad eating behaviors. For this reason, said “bad†foods should be enjoyed in moderation, rather than cut out completely.

Managing your food and drink intake will help the strength and health of your teeth, but you may still run into issues with your dental health. For this reason, ensure you see a dentist as soon as you notice any problems with your teeth. Look to http://bruggemandental.com/ for a great dentist to help you with your dental hygiene.

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