For loyal readers that have been disappointed in not seeing anything in a while, I’ll get back to blogging soon. Last week, I lost a best friend, my dog Woody. I’ll tell you about it if you want to read … Continue reading
Taking a short break
Monthly Archives: September 2006
First cooking class
On Monday, September 18, 2006, Bucky McOinkum’s Barbecue held its first cooking class at Cooks’ Wares in Springboro, Ohio!
18 people signed up for the class, and it was a good mix of men and women. Actually, there were more women than I expected to be there. The class went from 6:00 PM to 9:00 pm, with a break in the middle. I didn’t realize how tiring 3 hours of class would be! Continue reading
First time bread baking
This weekend is the first weekend I’ve ever made bread. The good news is that I came up with some pretty decent bread. The bad news is that it took more than one try!
I used a few different sources for tips and hints, but ended up using the recipe on the King Arthur Flour website, Breads From The Hearth: Baguettes and Ciabatta. The online ‘class’ makes it pretty easy to make the breads, and, if I’d followed the instructions the first time, would have had better results with the first batch. Continue reading
Making something new
I’m going for it this weekend… I got a new mixer a couple of weeks ago, and now I have to use it, so I’m going to make my first attempt at bread!
The mixer is a Kitchenaid Professional 600 Series stand mixer in the color ‘Licorice’ (a decent black color). We got it as a refurb, which means the one year warrantee is 6 months, but it’s a LOT cheaper than the standard retail! I’ll have to figure out how to store it, as it will take up a chunk of counterspace.
Tonight, I’m going to make the poolish, which is the starter for the baquettes I want to make tomorrow. Continue reading
Pulled off pulled pork
Today’s blog entry is from a frequent reader and commenter, Todd Jurjevic. This is a true guest blog entry, going over his first attempt at pulled pork!
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Several weeks ago I got the brilliant idea to do a big cook for the big game. For all of you non-Buckeyes the big game I am referring to is OSU Vs Texas. Now I am fairly new at barbecuing. I have done Ribs, Turkey, Chicken and even Brisket, all achieving good success. This was the big game and I wanted to attempt something big. After some discussion, mainly with Curt, I decided on pulled pork. After a couple frantic e-mails to Curt, to which he always responded, I felt a little more confidence that I could pull off pulled pork. However, it did turn out to be a learning experience. Continue reading
Carnival of the Grill Edition 2
It’s finally here, the 2nd edition of Carnival of the Grill! Adam of Men In Aprons was kind enough to let me host the Carnival this time, and he’s got a great entry for this edition.
A lot of people think that September is the END of grilling season, with Labor Day signifying things like pools closing and grill accessories being packed up. I live in Ohio, but my grill gear never goes into hibernation! If you’re thinking of packing it up, keep it out a bit longer and see how autumnal grilling can be the best of the year. The weather is cooler, so the fire is more inviting than during the summer. And it’s just that much nicer to sit out with friends, manning (or womanning) the grill. Don’t be afraid! Continue reading
Barbecue class coming up!
If you’re in the SW Ohio area, keep in mind that we’re holding a Tailgating class on September 18 in Spingboro at Cooks’ Wares. It’s a great store with really nice classroom facilities. The food will be good, and I think everyone will learn something!
Contact information is:
Call Cooks’ Wares at 937-748-4540
It’s that simple! Continue reading
Five things to eat before you die
Nicole at Pinch My Salt just tagged me to participate in a Foodblogger’s Guide to the Globe. The idea is to list five items, and only five items, that I think someone should try sometime during their lifetime. Continue reading