In this delectable recipe for Tandoori Chicken thighs, rich aromas from a tandoori-style marinade are enhanced by the natural wood charcoal burning in your Big Green Egg. We enjoy browsing the Big Green Egg website for meal plan inspiration and their recipe for grilled Tandoori Chicken Thighs sounded perfect for the lentil, cauliflower curry I [...]
Midfall is the perfect time of the year to plant bushes here in the Carolinas. Cooler temperatures help keep the soil moist and encourage root growth before frost hits. Here at Blackhawk Hardware's Garden Center we always strive to bring you the highest quality of intriguing plants. While we carry popular varieties like ornamental boxwood [...]
Happy fall y'all! Both calendar and weather are in tune and the Queen City is starting to see leaves changing here and there and some are beginning to fall. You know what that means, more items on your gardening to do list. Here is your October gardening to do list for Charlotte, North Carolina. Plan [...]
We're so excited, we just can't hide it! Andrew has decided to give away one $25 gift card every month! Do we have the nicest owner, or what?! Entering is easy: Post a photo of what's cooking in your Big Green Egg to our Facebook page and tag it with #GrillWithBlackhawk The winning entry will [...]
Our calendars are telling us that fall is here - although let's be honest, the weather has been feeling more like summer than autumn here at Park Road Shopping Center. Alas, bringing in some fall coziness indoors is what I need to enjoy hot chocolate and baked pumpkin treats. With the kids being back in [...]
Oktober Fest starts this month and naturally we are inclined to eat some of our favorite German dishes. My Mama back home in Germany would often prepare brats, liver or pork chops with apples and onions so I was excited to try this pork chop recipe from the Big Green Egg blog. All you need [...]
Fall is here and the herbs in your Charlotte area garden are starting to get past their summer peak of lushness. In today's blog post we are showing you a few easy ways to preserve fresh herbs from your garden. We're also talking about one method commonly shown on personal blogs that may not be [...]
The other day we talked about tools that are essential to any homeowner. Today we're highlighting another set of tools that shouldn't be missing from any tool box and that will greatly expand your DIY potential. Come visit Blackhawk Hardware or shop online at ACE for free shipping to our store! Drill Bits If you [...]
The days have noticeably cooled off this week and we are turning our calendars to September. Oh how pleasant it is to be outside now instead of darting from air-conditioned buildings to pools and back! Perfect weather to spend some time in your Charlotte garden. Here are a few things to add to your September [...]
Charlotte's Regional Farmers Market on Yorkmont Road is every foodie's dream and my family loves going. Strolling around the market stalls, sampling the season's best produce from local farmers, and bringing home fresh ingredients for our meals is a favorite way to spend our Saturday mornings. Recently we picked up a juicy flat iron steak [...]
