This is Bowie; a young shelter mutt that refused the name Huckleberry. And this is how we welcomed the loyal little dude into our family. Bowie’s first barbecue.

Grant’s Grilled Chipotle Honey Chicken 

1 can chipotle chilies in adobo

1/2 cup honey

2 pounds thin chicken breasts

salt and pepper

fire up the grill > salt and pepper the chicken on both sides > grill chicken until mostly cooked > blend together honey and chipotles with accompanying adobo > generously baste chicken > cook through

Rainbow Chard Chopped Salad with Basil and Radishes

1 bundle fresh chard

1 handful basil

however many radishes you can handle

chop extending stems off chard and set aside > roll chard lengthwise into tight bundles and cut leaves horizontally to create thin strips > finely slice remaining stems and add to salad > roll basil similarly and cut into thin strips > dress lightly with balsamic and olive oil

Grilled Pineapple

Grill the dang pineapple

Beer pairing: Odell’s Myrcenary Double IPA

For the hound: lamb jerky