Surf and Turf in memory of my Pop

So sorry for your loss @CarolinaCrazy.  Sounds like he enjoyed family by feeding them.  I am sure you found some peace within while cooking (and maybe a few talks with him too).  

What a wonderful tribute to your father! I'm very sorry for your loss, but glad that he left the way he wanted to. Please know that by sharing his story, you have passed on a bit of his legacy. I hope your father was a man who liked to make others smile, because your tribute quite literally put several smiles on my face. Your post spoke to me in three different ways. When I was active duty, I homesteaded at Ft. Bragg. The first time someone invited me to a NC "pig pickin" and explained what it was, I thought he was trying to mess with the Boston/Cali girl's mind. I now live in the PNW....and when you mentioned not just smoked salmon, but Alderwood smoked salmon, I smiled and thought "yep, that's Seattle style". Finally, my best vacation ever was in Barbados, where the Mt. Gay and/or Cockspur rum cocktails flow freely and are cheaper than water. In just your short posting, you were able to pass on his essence. Three heartfelt smiles your father's memory has given a complete stranger...he must have been one heck of a man.

Once again, I am sorry for your loss. I hope you and your family can find peace in the celebration of his life this evening. Let me know the time and I promise I will also raise my glass to him as well.

{{hugs}},

Sandy

CarolinaCrazy said:

My dad passed away this week. He was awesome and I'll miss him, but he was ready, and left us with a smile on his face and many, many great memories. So in honor of him I'm going all in for the family gathering tonight.  He had a couple things he LOVED to cook. One was North Carolina BBQ - he'd do whole hogs on an open pit, Eastern NC style, for picnics and special occasions; and the other was Pacific smoked salmon, something he grew up eating in Seattle.

So, I started a Butt Low and Slow last night, and this morning I just put 2 salmon filets in my homemade offset for some cold smoked salmon, Pacific northwest style with alder wood in a plywood box he built.

And I'm going to put on a couple racks of ribs later this afternoon.

Should be a fine feast, along with several Mount Gay rum cocktails.

Fixed that for you. Your Dad knew just what BBQ was.

I'm very sorry to hear this, but how great for you to have a shared passion that will always bring great memories to you.

Very sorry for your loss. What a way to honor him.

Sorry for your loss man. What a very fitting way to pay tribute. Memories last forever. That also looks like some damn good eats for tonight. I would love to see more of the homemade offset setup.

Peace be with you and your family.

Sorry for your family's loss... He sounds like he was a heck of guy and would have loved the way you are honoring him today. Enjoy the meal... And "cheers" to your Pop

Sorry for your loss... enjoy the dinner and your fond memories

@CarolinaCrazy‌ Respect!
I'm sorry for you and your family's loss. My wife's Father passed away recently very unexpectedly. I don't think we are ever truly prepared for this type of loss. Excellent homage for your Pops. O:-)

Sorry to hear the news but sounds like it went as well as could be expected and you are appropriately honoring him.  I'm certain he would be proud of the feast you have prepared.