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SciAggie
SciAggie Posts: 6,481
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It wasn't the spring lambs being slaughtered for the Easter feast - just a few mussels for the paella. Sorry, I couldn't help myself...

As we all know a great meal is about more than just the food. I have been traveling to my MIL's house for 35 years to celebrate Easter with her and the family. This year I told them I wanted to do a seafood paella for Good Friday. I knew the family would get a kick out of it. 
First you start off outside on their beautiful little farm. 


Then all you have to do is build a fire, open some wine, and start cooking. 

Then they come running like deer to a corn feeder...

Then you tell a few whoppers and everyone starts having a great time. 

Even Grandma was interested.

The cook went great.






The family ate this up like it was the best thing they had ever flopped a lip over (it was good). The evening was a success because we talked, and laughed, and spent a great evening together and shared a nice meal together. My BIL said he would pay for a pan big enough to feed 30 if I would cook paella again Christmas - I guess he liked it.
I hope you had a great Easter weekend with your family as well. Thanks for looking. 
Coleman, Texas
Large BGE & Mini Max for the wok. A few old camp Dutch ovens and a wood fired oven. LSG 24” cabinet offset smoker. There are a few paella pans and a Patagonia cross in the barn. A curing chamber for bacterial transformation of meats...
"Bourbon slushies. Sure you can cook on the BGE without them, but why would you?"
                                                                                                                      YukonRon
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  • StillH2OEgger
    StillH2OEgger Posts: 3,748
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    Awesome cook and great story about spending time with the family. Great work all around!
    Stillwater, MN
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  • Hawg Fan
    Hawg Fan Posts: 1,517
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    Sounds like a great meal and a great time with family.  I've never tried paella, but I really want to now.

    Any road will take you there if you don't know where you're going.

    Terry

    Rockwall, TX
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  • SciAggie
    SciAggie Posts: 6,481
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    @SGH Thank you my friend.
    Coleman, Texas
    Large BGE & Mini Max for the wok. A few old camp Dutch ovens and a wood fired oven. LSG 24” cabinet offset smoker. There are a few paella pans and a Patagonia cross in the barn. A curing chamber for bacterial transformation of meats...
    "Bourbon slushies. Sure you can cook on the BGE without them, but why would you?"
                                                                                                                          YukonRon
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  • Florida Grillin Girl
    Florida Grillin Girl Posts: 4,973
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    This post is beautiful. Thanks for sharing your family time with us.
    Happily egging on my original large BGE since 1996... now the owner of 5 eggs. Call me crazy, everyone else does!
     
    3 Large, 1 Small, 1 well-used Mini
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  • SciAggie
    SciAggie Posts: 6,481
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    @StillH2OEgger Thank you @Hawg Fan Paella is a treat and not a difficult cook to master. 
    Coleman, Texas
    Large BGE & Mini Max for the wok. A few old camp Dutch ovens and a wood fired oven. LSG 24” cabinet offset smoker. There are a few paella pans and a Patagonia cross in the barn. A curing chamber for bacterial transformation of meats...
    "Bourbon slushies. Sure you can cook on the BGE without them, but why would you?"
                                                                                                                          YukonRon
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  • SciAggie
    SciAggie Posts: 6,481
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    Florida Grillin Girl said:
    This post is beautiful. Thanks for sharing your family time with us.
    Thanks. It was a good time. 
    Coleman, Texas
    Large BGE & Mini Max for the wok. A few old camp Dutch ovens and a wood fired oven. LSG 24” cabinet offset smoker. There are a few paella pans and a Patagonia cross in the barn. A curing chamber for bacterial transformation of meats...
    "Bourbon slushies. Sure you can cook on the BGE without them, but why would you?"
                                                                                                                          YukonRon
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  • bhedges1987
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    Wow. Beautiful cook and place. 

    Kansas City, Missouri
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    Mini Egg

    "All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given to us" - Gandalf


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  • SciAggie
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    bhedges1987 said:
    Wow. Beautiful cook and place. 
    Thank you sir. 
    Coleman, Texas
    Large BGE & Mini Max for the wok. A few old camp Dutch ovens and a wood fired oven. LSG 24” cabinet offset smoker. There are a few paella pans and a Patagonia cross in the barn. A curing chamber for bacterial transformation of meats...
    "Bourbon slushies. Sure you can cook on the BGE without them, but why would you?"
                                                                                                                          YukonRon
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  • Legume
    Legume Posts: 14,627
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    That's looks just perfect.  Congrats on such a wonderful time.
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  • SciAggie
    SciAggie Posts: 6,481
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    @Legume Thanks. It was a good time. 
    Coleman, Texas
    Large BGE & Mini Max for the wok. A few old camp Dutch ovens and a wood fired oven. LSG 24” cabinet offset smoker. There are a few paella pans and a Patagonia cross in the barn. A curing chamber for bacterial transformation of meats...
    "Bourbon slushies. Sure you can cook on the BGE without them, but why would you?"
                                                                                                                          YukonRon
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  • Eoin
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    Looks amazing, I've never done paella outdoors or in that quantity before either!
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  • YukonRon
    YukonRon Posts: 16,989
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    This is no longer cooking delicious food, this has become art, from a great craftsman. Beautiful results, that were equally delicious, provided for friends, and family to enjoy. Outstanding post, thank you for sharing.
    "Knowledge is Good" - Emil Faber

    XL and MM
    Louisville, Kentucky
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  • pgprescott
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    One of the best posts I've ever seen. Thanks. Kudos to the picture taker as well. 
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  • JohnInCarolina
    JohnInCarolina Posts: 30,981
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    I enjoyed reading this.  That is a beautiful farm.  Where is it located?
    "I've made a note never to piss you two off." - Stike
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  • SciAggie
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    @YukonRon @Eoin @pgprescott Thanks for the kind words. @JohnInCarolina This is Rockdale, Tx. It's about an hour away from Austin. 
    Coleman, Texas
    Large BGE & Mini Max for the wok. A few old camp Dutch ovens and a wood fired oven. LSG 24” cabinet offset smoker. There are a few paella pans and a Patagonia cross in the barn. A curing chamber for bacterial transformation of meats...
    "Bourbon slushies. Sure you can cook on the BGE without them, but why would you?"
                                                                                                                          YukonRon
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  • Focker
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    What it's all about.
    Brandon
    Quad Cities
    "If yer gonna denigrate, familiarity with the subject is helpful."

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  • theyolksonyou
    theyolksonyou Posts: 18,458
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    Wow. Great post. 
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  • paqman
    paqman Posts: 4,670
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    Looks awesome!

    ____________________
    Entrepreneurs are simply those who understand that there is little difference between obstacle and opportunity and are able to turn both to their advantage. •Niccolo Machiavelli
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  • bgebrent
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    Fantastic brother Sci!  What a beautiful setting.  Paella looks killer.  I love that cooker you built.
    Sandy Springs & Dawsonville Ga
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  • dmchicago
    dmchicago Posts: 4,516
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    I wish I had @SGH's money. I'd but a seal and give it to you. 

    Fantastic cook and post. 
    Philly - Kansas City - Houston - Cincinnati - Dallas - Houston - Memphis - Austin - Chicago - Austin

    Large BGE. OONI 16, TOTO Washlet S550e (Now with enhanced Motherly Hugs!)

    "If I wanted my balls washed, I'd go to the golf course!"
    Dennis - Austin,TX
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  • Dobie
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    That's what it's all about, well done sir!
    Jacksonville FL
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  • johnnyp
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    great cook.  Cool factor maxed out the scale

    XL & MM BGE, 36" Blackstone - Newport News, VA
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  • lousubcap
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    Great cook and day spent with the family.  Definitely hit that one out-of-the park, especially the presentation.  Congrats on taking the family's Easter  to a new level. 
    Louisville; Rolling smoke in the neighbourhood. # 38 for the win.  Life is too short for light/lite beer!  Seems I'm livin in a transitional period.
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  • northGAcock
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    I absolutely no where I am headed next Easter.....and it ain't my mother in laws....
    Ellijay GA with a Medium & MiniMax

    Well, I married me a wife, she's been trouble all my life,
    Run me out in the cold rain and snow
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  • saluki2007
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    This by far one of the best posts I've seen on here in a long time.  Well done sir!
    Large and Small BGE
    Central, IL

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  • Killit_and_Grillit
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    I just licked my computer screen.  (Yeah it made work a little awkward.)

    "Brought to you by bourbon, bacon, and a series of questionable life decisions."

    South of Nashville, TN

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  • SciAggie
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    Thank all of y'all again for the kind comments. It was a fun evening and yes, I am fortunate to have a great MIL...
    Coleman, Texas
    Large BGE & Mini Max for the wok. A few old camp Dutch ovens and a wood fired oven. LSG 24” cabinet offset smoker. There are a few paella pans and a Patagonia cross in the barn. A curing chamber for bacterial transformation of meats...
    "Bourbon slushies. Sure you can cook on the BGE without them, but why would you?"
                                                                                                                          YukonRon
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  • CtTOPGUN
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    WOW!!! I will save this to remind me how Paella should look. I will be trying this soon for my Family as my Dad had wanted to do this (we lost him last October). I had bought him a paella pan last Summer and we never got to use it due to sports for the Grandkids and then time ran out...
    LBGE/Weber Kettle/Blackstone 36" Griddle/Turkey Fryer/Induction Burner/Royal Gourmet 24" Griddle/Cuisinart Twin Oaks/Pit Boss Tabletop pellet smoker/Instant Pot

     BBQ from the State of Connecticut!

       Jim
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  • da87
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    Wonderful post - and the real reason we do these cooks; although mine never look that spectacular!  Amazing presentation and a great post - thank you for sharing!
    Doug
    Wayne, PA
    LBGE, Weber Kettle (gifted to my sister), Weber Gasser

    "Two things are infinite:  the universe and human stupidity; and I'm not sure about the universe"   Albert Einstein
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