welcome!
Hi, I'm Amanda
Editor-in-chief
I'm a home cook, recipe developer, and food photographer who loves fresh, seasonal, farm-to-table cooking.
I started my first site, Striped Spatula®, in 2013. Since then, my work has been featured by publications like Good Housekeeping, Woman's Day, Kitchn, CNN Underscored, Fox News, Tasting Table, and Delish.
As my collection of outdoor cooking gear started taking over the patio (in the best way possible), I launched Grilling Pavilion® to share my love for cooking under the open sky.
What You'll Find Here
Whether you're just getting started or have years of cooking under your belt, our team of grilling enthusiasts is glad you're here. We share recipes and how-to guides that are easy to follow, tested on real backyard setups, and always honest about what works for us (and what doesn't). You'll find:
- Outdoor Cooking Recipes: Using gas, charcoal, and pellet grills, smokers, griddles (flat top grills), and gas and wood-fired pizza ovens.
- Gear Guides: Our favorite tools, appliances, and accessories for backyard cooking.
- Outdoor Entertaining Tips: Practical ideas to help you cook for a few or a crowd and get the most out of your outdoor cooking and gathering spaces.
We'd love for you to join in-share what you're grilling, the gear you love, the skills you're working on, and what you're excited to cook next. Let's light the fire and make something delicious together!
more about me....
Fun Facts About Amanda
- I plant a backyard vegetable garden every year, and sweet, juicy tomatoes are my favorite summer harvest. A few of my go-to varieties: Cherokee Purple, Mortgage Lifter, and Sungold.
- I was born and raised in New Jersey but headed south for college, where I developed a love for creamy grits, pimento cheese, and flaky biscuits.
- I like my cheesesteaks "American wit"-white American cheese (Cooper Sharp) with onions. Sometimes I'll go for provolone, but it's always wit onions!
Contact
We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Contact page to get in touch.
Interested in working with Grilling Pavilion®? Check out our Partnerships page.