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4-0 festivities, some of my favorite things

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  • caliking
    caliking Posts: 18,731
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    Out-fvcking-standing!! Looks like a fantastic meal and day with the fam.

    Mad jelly that HyVee carries La Quercia. I miss Fareway alot too. They always had great folks running their meat counter.

    #1 LBGE December 2012 • #2 SBGE February  2013 • #3 Mini May 2013
    A happy BGE family in Houston, TX.
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  • Focker
    Focker Posts: 8,364
    edited January 2017
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    caliking said:
    Out-fvcking-standing!! Looks like a fantastic meal and day with the fam.

    Mad jelly that HyVee carries La Quercia. I miss Fareway alot too. They always had great folks running their meat counter.
    Thanks cali, it was a busy, but beautiful day putzin'.

    The Picante had a nice chile and fennel kick, perfect with the asparagus.  So lucky to stumble upon this line at Hy Vee.
    I just hope it stays.  Midwesteners are not the best in food appreciation, and will balk at the pricetag, without even trying it first.

    My buddy, who grew up here, lives in Huntsville AL, says the pork and beef quality there sucks in comparison.  He to, mentioned missing Fareway when visiting over the holidays.  Awesome stores, nice folks.
    Brandon
    Quad Cities
    "If yer gonna denigrate, familiarity with the subject is helpful."

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  • YukonRon
    YukonRon Posts: 16,989
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    Happy birthday, hoping you enjoy many, many more.
    "Knowledge is Good" - Emil Faber

    XL and MM
    Louisville, Kentucky
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  • Focker
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    YukonRon said:
    Happy birthday, hoping you enjoy many, many more.
    Thank you Ron.
    Brandon
    Quad Cities
    "If yer gonna denigrate, familiarity with the subject is helpful."

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  • DMW
    DMW Posts: 13,832
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    Happy 4-0 Brandon, looks like a great day. Mine is coming up soon.
    They/Them
    Morgantown, PA

    XL BGE - S BGE - KJ Jr - HB Legacy - BS Pizza Oven - 30" Firepit - King Kooker Fryer -  PR72T - WSJ - BS 17" Griddle - XXL BGE  - BS SS36" Griddle - 2 Burner Gasser - Pellet Smoker
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  • caliking
    caliking Posts: 18,731
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    All tnis, and I forgot to wish you a happy birthday!

    #1 LBGE December 2012 • #2 SBGE February  2013 • #3 Mini May 2013
    A happy BGE family in Houston, TX.
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  • Focker
    Focker Posts: 8,364
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    Thanks guys.
    Brandon
    Quad Cities
    "If yer gonna denigrate, familiarity with the subject is helpful."

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  • SmokeyPitt
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    Happy birthday man. That is some incredible looking grub. I would let you cook for me for your birthday any time. 

    What is that plate, and where can I get one?

    Which came first the chicken or the egg?  I egged the chicken and then I ate his leg. 

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  • Focker
    Focker Posts: 8,364
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    SmokeyPitt said:
    Happy birthday man. That is some incredible looking grub. I would let you cook for me for your birthday any time. 

    What is that plate, and where can I get one?
    Thanks much.  Kind of got the raw end of that b-day deal. Lol

    The plates are from Ironwood Gourmet.

    There are more options for wood plates on amazon now.  I saw 12" square plates with no juice groove.  The acacia plates are awesome for steaks, chops, etc.  Keeps the steak knives from getting trashed.   I really would like some nice wooden bowls.  Love serving things in wood...has kind of a rustic vibe.
    Brandon
    Quad Cities
    "If yer gonna denigrate, familiarity with the subject is helpful."

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  • sancho65
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    @Focker I am been eyeing and reading up on KBQ smokers. Other than the obvious good looking grub, is there anything else you have to say about them? Good or bad? Thanks 
    XL, Large, 2 Small's and Mini BGE Arlington Texas
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  • Focker
    Focker Posts: 8,364
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    sancho65 said:
    @Focker I am been eyeing and reading up on KBQ smokers. Other than the obvious good looking grub, is there anything else you have to say about them? Good or bad? Thanks 
    Nothing bad, and really enjoy it.

    It is a completely different beast than the egg, and the results are different as well.  

    It takes work.  Finding wood, breaking it down into brick size pieces.  I add wood about every 30-45 min.  As soon as one piece breaks down, you add another.  Much different than fiddling with the vents briefly on the egg.  Not that there is anything wrong with that.  But if you're liberal, and an egger, that is a whining recipe for disaster.     

    It is an open fire, so you'll need a safe surface, away from your home. 
    I wouldn't run it in a place you're not comfortable with a campfire size.  Embers move around.  I built a pad with patio pavers for a hundred bucks or so over the weekend.  

    It also runs on a small amount of electricity.  

    Take these into consideration, wood, fire, electricity, and you will have zero problems.

    This thing puts out a product so different than any other cooker I have, and it's truly a joy to run.  hth



    Brandon
    Quad Cities
    "If yer gonna denigrate, familiarity with the subject is helpful."

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  • blasting
    blasting Posts: 6,262
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    Great narrative and pics.  Food looks terrific and it looks like a good time was had by all. 

    Phoenix 
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  • blasting
    blasting Posts: 6,262
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    Oh, and happy b-day!
    Phoenix 
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  • sancho65
    sancho65 Posts: 226
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    @Focker Thanks for information.
    XL, Large, 2 Small's and Mini BGE Arlington Texas
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  • Focker
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    blasting said:
    Oh, and happy b-day!
    Appreciate it b, thanks.
    Brandon
    Quad Cities
    "If yer gonna denigrate, familiarity with the subject is helpful."

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  • Focker
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    sancho65 said:
    @Focker Thanks for information.
    No problem.  You can send me an email if you have questions, any time.
    Brandon
    Quad Cities
    "If yer gonna denigrate, familiarity with the subject is helpful."

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