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1 week into my first BGE Experience!

acolle
acolle Posts: 134
in EggHead Forum
Just wanted to say hello. Picked up a large BGE last week. Already tackled some chicken, burgers, pizza, smoked salmon and then smoked veggies for soup. Thinking I might do some ribs today! Super excited about this. And many thanks for this forum/community. Great resource. 

P.S. I might be burning through lump faster than I thought. Might need to find one of these deals I hear about and stockpile!!! 
Moved from upper left to Denver, CO | BGE LG & MMX + Kotaigrill [Hibachi]
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  • SaintJohnsEgger
    SaintJohnsEgger Posts: 1,826
    Welcome aboard.

    Sounds like you are off to a good start.
    Marshall in Beautiful Fruit Cove, FL.
    MiniMax 04/17
    Unofficial BGE MiniMax Evangelist
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  • lousubcap
    lousubcap Posts: 36,814
    Welcome aboard and enjoy the journey.  Above all, have fun.
    Regarding lump-that subject attracts more lightening than politics or religion around here.
    At the risk of starting a weekend lump fight, for your info BGE lump is private branded Royal Oak which can usually be had at big box stores for much less.  And if you want to try other brands, Rockwood is a great smoke neutral lump.  You can find it and a couple of others here:
    https://www.firecraft.com/category/hardwood-charcoal  BTW-free shipping when >$99 so order in 6 bag increments as it ships very well in 3 bags to the box.  FWIW-
    Louisville; Rolling smoke in the neighbourhood.  Life is too short for light/lite beer!  Seems I'm livin in a transitional period. CHEETO (aka Agent Orange) makes Nixon look like a saint.  
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  • blasting
    blasting Posts: 6,262

    Congratulations, and welcome - sounds like you're tearing it up (pics or it didn't happen btw)

    Phoenix 
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  • GrillSgt
    GrillSgt Posts: 2,507
    Welcome. Your life has been changed and you don't even know it yet. 
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  • acolle
    acolle Posts: 134
    lousubcap said:
    Welcome aboard and enjoy the journey.  Above all, have fun.
    Regarding lump-that subject attracts more lightening than politics or religion around here.
    At the risk of starting a weekend lump fight, for your info BGE lump is private branded Royal Oak which can usually be had at big box stores for much less.  And if you want to try other brands, Rockwood is a great smoke neutral lump.  You can find it and a couple of others here:
    https://www.firecraft.com/category/hardwood-charcoal  BTW-free shipping when >$99 so order in 6 bag increments as it ships very well in 3 bags to the box.  FWIW-
    Thank you, Lousubcap!
    Moved from upper left to Denver, CO | BGE LG & MMX + Kotaigrill [Hibachi]
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  • Eoin
    Eoin Posts: 4,304
    Seems that you've done the right thing and jumped in with the cooking. Once you start, there's no turning back.
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  • acolle
    acolle Posts: 134

    blasting said:

    Congratulations, and welcome - sounds like you're tearing it up (pics or it didn't happen btw)

    I haven't been taking pics. Except for the pizza. Though it wasn't the best looking pie (my 9yr old did the toppings for us), it was the best looking pie I've ever made. And it was tasty. Now I just need to figure how to make a killer sourdough crust. 


    Moved from upper left to Denver, CO | BGE LG & MMX + Kotaigrill [Hibachi]
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  • Hans61
    Hans61 Posts: 3,901
    Make sure to use a neutral rockwood type lump for your veggies and agree with all above 
    “There are three rules that I live by: never get less than twelve hours sleep; never play cards with a guy who has the same first name as a city; and never get involved with a woman with a tattoo of a dagger on her body.”
    Coach Finstock Teen Wolf
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  • Texansurf
    Texansurf Posts: 507
    NO pict No cook =)
    Corpus Christi, Texas.  LBGE x 2, Weber Smoky Joe, and Aussie Walk-About
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  • JohnnyTarheel
    JohnnyTarheel Posts: 6,629
    Welcome!!!!
    Charlotte, NC - Large BGE 2014, Maverick ET 733, Thermopen, Nest, Platesetter, Woo2 and Extender w/Grid, Kick Ash Basket, Pizza Stone, SS Smokeware Cap, Blackstone 36"
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  • Ozzie_Isaac
    Ozzie_Isaac Posts: 21,683
    edited April 2017
    acolle said:

    blasting said:

    Congratulations, and welcome - sounds like you're tearing it up (pics or it didn't happen btw)

    I haven't been taking pics. Except for the pizza. Though it wasn't the best looking pie (my 9yr old did the toppings for us), it was the best looking pie I've ever made. And it was tasty. Now I just need to figure how to make a killer sourdough crust. 


    @NPHuskerFL is our resident dough expert.  He could probably help you.  Although, based on that zz you look like you have it handled

    I would rather light a candle than curse your darkness.

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  • Ozzie_Isaac
    Ozzie_Isaac Posts: 21,683
    edited April 2017
    Also, what is that table/island top in the background?  It looks cool.

    I would rather light a candle than curse your darkness.

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  • acolle
    acolle Posts: 134
    edited April 2017
    Ozzie_Isaac said:
    Also, what is that table/island top in the background?  It looks cool.
    Boos Block Island. I've had it for about 6 years. Bulletproof. Just needs oil here and there. BTW. Its now about double the $$ from when I purchased it?
    Moved from upper left to Denver, CO | BGE LG & MMX + Kotaigrill [Hibachi]
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  • Ozzie_Isaac
    Ozzie_Isaac Posts: 21,683
    acolle said:
    Ozzie_Isaac said:
    Also, what is that table/island top in the background?  It looks cool.
    Boos Block Island. I've had it for about 6 years. Bulletproof. Just needs oil here and there. 
    Nice! Love the dark wood too.  That would solve my problem.  My wife keeps requesting I put my cutting blocks away.

    I would rather light a candle than curse your darkness.

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  • acolle
    acolle Posts: 134
    Ozzie_Isaac said:
    acolle said:
    Ozzie_Isaac said:
    Also, what is that table/island top in the background?  It looks cool.
    Boos Block Island. I've had it for about 6 years. Bulletproof. Just needs oil here and there. 
    Nice! Love the dark wood too.  That would solve my problem.  My wife keeps requesting I put my cutting blocks away.
    We use it daily. I'd build my next kitchen around this sucker if I was planning to do so.
    Moved from upper left to Denver, CO | BGE LG & MMX + Kotaigrill [Hibachi]
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  • bluebird66
    bluebird66 Posts: 2,953
    Welcome!!
    Large Egg with adjustable rig, Kick Ash Basket, Minimax and various Weber's.
    Floyd Va

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  • NPHuskerFL
    NPHuskerFL Posts: 17,629
    @NPHuskerFL is our resident dough expert.  He could probably help you.  Although, based on that zz you look like you have it handled
    I'd classify myself as novice but thanks. 
    Here's my recipe if there's any interest. 
    http://biggreenbrotherhood.com/insomniac-sourdough-buttermilk-pizza-dough/
    LBGE 2013 & MM 2014
    Die Hard HUSKER & BRONCO FAN
    Flying Low & Slow in "Da Burg" FL
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  • acolle
    acolle Posts: 134
    NPHuskerFL said:
    @NPHuskerFL is our resident dough expert.  He could probably help you.  Although, based on that zz you look like you have it handled
    I'd classify myself as novice but thanks. 
    Here's my recipe if there's any interest. 
    http://biggreenbrotherhood.com/insomniac-sourdough-buttermilk-pizza-dough/
    Thank you, NPHuskerFL. I was snooping around big green brother hood after Ozzie_Isaac suggested you might be the one! Appreciate the direct link.
    Moved from upper left to Denver, CO | BGE LG & MMX + Kotaigrill [Hibachi]
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