The Phil McRib

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I had an idea back in the summer that partially worked. The partial part was that a few other people did this along with me, but I never got it posted… There are some reasons for that, but they aren’t … Continue reading

My Brother’s Wedding

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I’ve not been around much the last couple of weeks, but I have a good excuse; my brother got married!!! This post isn’t so much about food as it is about celebrating a great event. I will warn you… There … Continue reading

Pulled Pork Pleasure

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It’s easy to get caught up in trying new things on the smoker, but there’s still something about simple pulled pork. Even barbecuers can get caught up in what little thing to add to their rub to make it a … Continue reading

Soft Shell Crab

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One of the things I never understand that people won’t try is soft shell crab. They’ll eat crab legs, crabcakes, stuffed crab, crab stuffed mushrooms, anything else crab. But you leave the sucker in his shell, even when that shell … Continue reading

Try Tri-Tip

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Tri-tip is a cut of meat that’s not well known in Ohio… It’s use as a cut of meat is considered to be from the 1960′s in Santa Maria, California, where it’s traditionally seasoned with salt, pepper and garlic, then … Continue reading

Getting a Taste of the South

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Memorial Day weekend this year broke our tradition of having our friends, the Hesters, over. Instead, my nephew got married! The wedding was in Florida, on Amelia Island. For those of you that don’t know, Amelia Island is a vacation … Continue reading

Quick BIC Giveaway

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I’ve recently posted a quick review of the BIC Flex Multi-Purpose Lighter, and it did pretty well for an all-around lighter for grilling. The nice people at BIC have also offered a giveaway of three lighters to be sent directly … Continue reading

ManCave Review

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I’m back! It’s been way too long, but I am finally writing again. This spring took me to Chicago (I’ll have some info on that soon) and then to Florida for my nephew’s wedding, followed by a quick trip to … Continue reading