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

Opening the First Ale

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It’s getting toward the last part of the first month of 2011, and it’s been cold in SW Ohio. We’ve not had snow like this for a while, with temps staying below freezing most of the month, it seems. As … Continue reading