What Will You Be Egging During the Coronapocalypse?

JohnInCarolina

Gulfcoastguy said:

Just waiting on the potato crust to cook.

This looks amazing!

Lit

Bread came out good. Did the normal salt and granulated garlic but added Trader Joe’s everything but the bagel seasoning. 

DoubleEgger

You guys out here killing the bread game and I froze a couple loaves of Sunbeam today. 

DoubleEgger

I cooked some ribs today but again I didn’t bother to take any pics. Everybody knows what ribs look like. 

HeavyG

Just canceled the upload of pix of my rib cook today.

Gmnorris74

Had the in laws over for their birthday, cooked about 10 chicken quarters and some Mac and cheese. No proof.

YukonRon

thetrim said:

That doesn't sound nice, @YukonRon.  That sounds like heaven!

@thetrim

 It was, we caught a concert in Austin, which every time we go there we have a blast.

If Texas had snow ski slopes, like the Rockies, it would be perfect. It ain't that bad now.

Personal Opinion Only.

JohnInCarolina

HeavyG said:

Just canceled the upload of pix of my rib cook today.

Well played my man, lol.

YukonRon

JohnInCarolina said:

HeavyG said:

Just canceled the upload of pix of my rib cook today.

Well played my man, lol.

Is anyone out there waiting for @HeavyG
to accidentally, mistakenly, veer way off course and post his cook?

Never thought so.

Just you YukonRon......just you.

Digging it.

dmourati

My first shot at brisket. I'd give myself a B-.

Thanks @lousubcap and @Botch for the pointers and help along the way.

Here are a few photos.



My favorite part was watching my 4yo devour chunks I cut up from the point a la burnt ends.

I've got another one coming on Thursday. I'll try to post a more full cook on that one.

YukonRon

@dmourati

Nailed it.

The Cen-Tex Smoker

YukonRon said:

Foghorn said:

YukonRon said:

Foghorn said:

YukonRon said:

Foghorn said:

JohnInCarolina said:

Foghorn said:

1) I had to “Like” a cook with tater tots. 

2) Welcome aboard @Big_Sam_I_am.
3) We have a lot of junk in our freezer including my share of the sausage haul from the last sauscutapalooza so we’re good for a while. And our 180 bottle wine fridge is nearly full. 

Why am I only just now hearing about this?  That is awesome.  

@JohnInCarolina, it's a relatively new development.  We upgraded from a 35 bottle fridge about a year ago after visiting Sonoma and joining a couple of wine clubs.  We spent the past year filling it up - including joining three wine clubs in the Texas Hill Country (note: over 90% of Texas wine is crap - if you need some guidance let me know).  Then we went to Napa in the fall...

But when I'm with Egggheads I'm usually drinking Belgian beer or whiskey.  

It didn't occur to me that while we were filling it up we were also preparing for COVID-19.

We're supposed to drive out the Hill County tomorrow to pick up one of our orders from a vineyard where we are members.  We usually stay for a while and drink some free wine, tasting new offerings, etc and bring our own meat/cheese/snacks.  I just told my wife that if the place is crowded we aren't staying - we're just getting our wine and getting out.  She's fighting me on that and saying that I'm being ridiculous. 

Which vinyard?

@YukonRon, today we’re going to Hilmy. I used to work with Erik Hilmy’s uncle so we have been there a few times and like a few of their blends. 

We may stop by Becker as we are members there as well. They put out some good stuff - again mostly their blends.  

We also like Driftwood quite a bit. We gave up our membership there a while ago because it’s in the wrong direction so we don’t get there as much. 

There are a couple dozen tasting rooms on Highway 290 out of Fredericksburg, TX.  Most of them have “sweet wines” for the majority of their offerings.  We try not to be snobs and we’ve bought a few bottles of sweet wine over the years - especially some of those made from other fruits like peaches. On a hot summer day it can taste quite good when served over ice. But at this point we won’t stop at most of the tasting rooms in that area. It’s not Napa. 

@Foghorn

We were out there a couple years ago....I agree with Becker...

Tempranillo from that region is as good as any I have had from Italy or Spain, and it is one of my faves with BBQ.

We enjoyed our tour out there, and will eventually head back.Guess which two are the BGErs.

I’d be curious to hear if you liked any of the other vineyards in the area. 

@foghorn

We did actually. We went to 3-4, and found something we liked at each one and purchased a few.

We have traveled around the USA checking out areas which make wine, and Hill Country is one of our favorites for several reasons, not just the wines we selected.

Domestic; easily top10, well inside the top 10.

We stayed in Austin a few nights before the rest of our friends caught up to us

We rented a spot not to far from the hill country area, not too far from Luchenbach.
Very cool location, great geology, for hiking and swimming.

The estate was covered every evening with about 50-60 deer. Sitting out on the front porch throwing back some wine watching them emerge, after chowing down on some BBQ......a great way to end the day.

I will need to get back to the gang to find out the names of the others we enjoyed besides Beckers. 

Good times.

Would love to meet up if you do get back. We spend a lot of time out there (30-60 min from my house depending on Where you are). 

I disagree with fog that 90% of Texas wines are bad. I think if you buy the right varietals Texas wines can stand up to most. 

kl8ton

GATraveller said:

kl8ton said:

I've yet to try chili that way. How do yall like it? 

I don't think we will have chili any other way since trying this a while back.  Use whatever recipe you like, you just put all the seasonings in your meat and smoke it for a while.

Legume

Stepped on my damn glasses and broke them.  Had to run to the store so I grabbed the biggest shaker of rub I could find.  Ribs turned out pretty good despite the hint of ammonia.

YukonRon

The Cen-Tex Smoker said:

YukonRon said:

Foghorn said:

YukonRon said:

Foghorn said:

YukonRon said:

Foghorn said:

JohnInCarolina said:

Foghorn said:

1) I had to “Like” a cook with tater tots. 

2) Welcome aboard @Big_Sam_I_am.
3) We have a lot of junk in our freezer including my share of the sausage haul from the last sauscutapalooza so we’re good for a while. And our 180 bottle wine fridge is nearly full. 

Why am I only just now hearing about this?  That is awesome.  

@JohnInCarolina, it's a relatively new development.  We upgraded from a 35 bottle fridge about a year ago after visiting Sonoma and joining a couple of wine clubs.  We spent the past year filling it up - including joining three wine clubs in the Texas Hill Country (note: over 90% of Texas wine is crap - if you need some guidance let me know).  Then we went to Napa in the fall...

But when I'm with Egggheads I'm usually drinking Belgian beer or whiskey.  

It didn't occur to me that while we were filling it up we were also preparing for COVID-19.

We're supposed to drive out the Hill County tomorrow to pick up one of our orders from a vineyard where we are members.  We usually stay for a while and drink some free wine, tasting new offerings, etc and bring our own meat/cheese/snacks.  I just told my wife that if the place is crowded we aren't staying - we're just getting our wine and getting out.  She's fighting me on that and saying that I'm being ridiculous. 

Which vinyard?

@YukonRon, today we’re going to Hilmy. I used to work with Erik Hilmy’s uncle so we have been there a few times and like a few of their blends. 

We may stop by Becker as we are members there as well. They put out some good stuff - again mostly their blends.  

We also like Driftwood quite a bit. We gave up our membership there a while ago because it’s in the wrong direction so we don’t get there as much. 

There are a couple dozen tasting rooms on Highway 290 out of Fredericksburg, TX.  Most of them have “sweet wines” for the majority of their offerings.  We try not to be snobs and we’ve bought a few bottles of sweet wine over the years - especially some of those made from other fruits like peaches. On a hot summer day it can taste quite good when served over ice. But at this point we won’t stop at most of the tasting rooms in that area. It’s not Napa. 

@Foghorn

We were out there a couple years ago....I agree with Becker...

Tempranillo from that region is as good as any I have had from Italy or Spain, and it is one of my faves with BBQ.

We enjoyed our tour out there, and will eventually head back.Guess which two are the BGErs.

I’d be curious to hear if you liked any of the other vineyards in the area. 

@foghorn

We did actually. We went to 3-4, and found something we liked at each one and purchased a few.

We have traveled around the USA checking out areas which make wine, and Hill Country is one of our favorites for several reasons, not just the wines we selected.

Domestic; easily top10, well inside the top 10.

We stayed in Austin a few nights before the rest of our friends caught up to us

We rented a spot not to far from the hill country area, not too far from Luchenbach.
Very cool location, great geology, for hiking and swimming.

The estate was covered every evening with about 50-60 deer. Sitting out on the front porch throwing back some wine watching them emerge, after chowing down on some BBQ......a great way to end the day.

I will need to get back to the gang to find out the names of the others we enjoyed besides Beckers. 

Good times.

Would love to meet up if you do get back. We spend a lot of time out there (30-60 min from my house depending on Where you are). 

I disagree with fog that 90% of Texas wines are bad. I think if you buy the right varietals Texas wines can stand up to most. 

Will do.

We are due, actually cancelled a trip due to CV. 

Would be glad to hook up along the way.

Would love to get a tour of  the territory from an insider.

You ever get up this way....return the favor with the bourbon trail.

Not hard to do....20-30 distilleries within 30 mins from our home.....and a fab micro, 2 blox from my house.

Come up for Bourbon and Beyond. Good times.

SciAggie

@YukonRon @The Cen-Tex Smoker Ron, you head this way let me know. I’m good for a meetup. 

Foghorn

The Cen-Tex Smoker said:

YukonRon said:

Foghorn said:

YukonRon said:

Foghorn said:

YukonRon said:

Foghorn said:

JohnInCarolina said:

Foghorn said:

1) I had to “Like” a cook with tater tots. 

2) Welcome aboard @Big_Sam_I_am.
3) We have a lot of junk in our freezer including my share of the sausage haul from the last sauscutapalooza so we’re good for a while. And our 180 bottle wine fridge is nearly full. 

Why am I only just now hearing about this?  That is awesome.  

@JohnInCarolina, it's a relatively new development.  We upgraded from a 35 bottle fridge about a year ago after visiting Sonoma and joining a couple of wine clubs.  We spent the past year filling it up - including joining three wine clubs in the Texas Hill Country (note: over 90% of Texas wine is crap - if you need some guidance let me know).  Then we went to Napa in the fall...

But when I'm with Egggheads I'm usually drinking Belgian beer or whiskey.  

It didn't occur to me that while we were filling it up we were also preparing for COVID-19.

We're supposed to drive out the Hill County tomorrow to pick up one of our orders from a vineyard where we are members.  We usually stay for a while and drink some free wine, tasting new offerings, etc and bring our own meat/cheese/snacks.  I just told my wife that if the place is crowded we aren't staying - we're just getting our wine and getting out.  She's fighting me on that and saying that I'm being ridiculous. 

Which vinyard?

@YukonRon, today we’re going to Hilmy. I used to work with Erik Hilmy’s uncle so we have been there a few times and like a few of their blends. 

We may stop by Becker as we are members there as well. They put out some good stuff - again mostly their blends.  

We also like Driftwood quite a bit. We gave up our membership there a while ago because it’s in the wrong direction so we don’t get there as much. 

There are a couple dozen tasting rooms on Highway 290 out of Fredericksburg, TX.  Most of them have “sweet wines” for the majority of their offerings.  We try not to be snobs and we’ve bought a few bottles of sweet wine over the years - especially some of those made from other fruits like peaches. On a hot summer day it can taste quite good when served over ice. But at this point we won’t stop at most of the tasting rooms in that area. It’s not Napa. 

@Foghorn

We were out there a couple years ago....I agree with Becker...

Tempranillo from that region is as good as any I have had from Italy or Spain, and it is one of my faves with BBQ.

We enjoyed our tour out there, and will eventually head back.Guess which two are the BGErs.

I’d be curious to hear if you liked any of the other vineyards in the area. 

@foghorn

We did actually. We went to 3-4, and found something we liked at each one and purchased a few.

We have traveled around the USA checking out areas which make wine, and Hill Country is one of our favorites for several reasons, not just the wines we selected.

Domestic; easily top10, well inside the top 10.

We stayed in Austin a few nights before the rest of our friends caught up to us

We rented a spot not to far from the hill country area, not too far from Luchenbach.
Very cool location, great geology, for hiking and swimming.

The estate was covered every evening with about 50-60 deer. Sitting out on the front porch throwing back some wine watching them emerge, after chowing down on some BBQ......a great way to end the day.

I will need to get back to the gang to find out the names of the others we enjoyed besides Beckers. 

Good times.

Would love to meet up if you do get back. We spend a lot of time out there (30-60 min from my house depending on Where you are). 

I disagree with fog that 90% of Texas wines are bad. I think if you buy the right varietals Texas wines can stand up to most. 

I totally agree that the best Texas wines are excellent.  And I was probably too harsh.  But at least half of the places I have randomly entered along 290 "specialize in sweet wine".

Botch

Legume said:

Stepped on my damn glasses and broke them.  Had to run to the store so I grabbed the biggest shaker of rub I could find.  Ribs turned out pretty good despite the hint of ammonia.

Godammit, you owe me a new keyboard!!  
     

Botch

dmourati said:

My first shot at brisket. I'd give myself a B-.

Thanks @lousubcap and @Botch for the pointers and help along the way.

Here are a few photos.



My favorite part was watching my 4yo devour chunks I cut up from the point a la burnt ends.

Looks like you nailed it!  Congrats.  

YukonRon

SciAggie said:

@YukonRon @The Cen-Tex Smoker Ron, you head this way let me know. I’m good for a meetup. 

Absolutely will do, love to hang out with you guys.

YukonRon

Foghorn said:

The Cen-Tex Smoker said:

YukonRon said:

Foghorn said:

YukonRon said:

Foghorn said:

YukonRon said:

Foghorn said:

JohnInCarolina said:

Foghorn said:

1) I had to “Like” a cook with tater tots. 

2) Welcome aboard @Big_Sam_I_am.
3) We have a lot of junk in our freezer including my share of the sausage haul from the last sauscutapalooza so we’re good for a while. And our 180 bottle wine fridge is nearly full. 

Why am I only just now hearing about this?  That is awesome.  

@JohnInCarolina, it's a relatively new development.  We upgraded from a 35 bottle fridge about a year ago after visiting Sonoma and joining a couple of wine clubs.  We spent the past year filling it up - including joining three wine clubs in the Texas Hill Country (note: over 90% of Texas wine is crap - if you need some guidance let me know).  Then we went to Napa in the fall...

But when I'm with Egggheads I'm usually drinking Belgian beer or whiskey.  

It didn't occur to me that while we were filling it up we were also preparing for COVID-19.

We're supposed to drive out the Hill County tomorrow to pick up one of our orders from a vineyard where we are members.  We usually stay for a while and drink some free wine, tasting new offerings, etc and bring our own meat/cheese/snacks.  I just told my wife that if the place is crowded we aren't staying - we're just getting our wine and getting out.  She's fighting me on that and saying that I'm being ridiculous. 

Which vinyard?

@YukonRon, today we’re going to Hilmy. I used to work with Erik Hilmy’s uncle so we have been there a few times and like a few of their blends. 

We may stop by Becker as we are members there as well. They put out some good stuff - again mostly their blends.  

We also like Driftwood quite a bit. We gave up our membership there a while ago because it’s in the wrong direction so we don’t get there as much. 

There are a couple dozen tasting rooms on Highway 290 out of Fredericksburg, TX.  Most of them have “sweet wines” for the majority of their offerings.  We try not to be snobs and we’ve bought a few bottles of sweet wine over the years - especially some of those made from other fruits like peaches. On a hot summer day it can taste quite good when served over ice. But at this point we won’t stop at most of the tasting rooms in that area. It’s not Napa. 

@Foghorn

We were out there a couple years ago....I agree with Becker...

Tempranillo from that region is as good as any I have had from Italy or Spain, and it is one of my faves with BBQ.

We enjoyed our tour out there, and will eventually head back.Guess which two are the BGErs.

I’d be curious to hear if you liked any of the other vineyards in the area. 

@foghorn

We did actually. We went to 3-4, and found something we liked at each one and purchased a few.

We have traveled around the USA checking out areas which make wine, and Hill Country is one of our favorites for several reasons, not just the wines we selected.

Domestic; easily top10, well inside the top 10.

We stayed in Austin a few nights before the rest of our friends caught up to us

We rented a spot not to far from the hill country area, not too far from Luchenbach.
Very cool location, great geology, for hiking and swimming.

The estate was covered every evening with about 50-60 deer. Sitting out on the front porch throwing back some wine watching them emerge, after chowing down on some BBQ......a great way to end the day.

I will need to get back to the gang to find out the names of the others we enjoyed besides Beckers. 

Good times.

Would love to meet up if you do get back. We spend a lot of time out there (30-60 min from my house depending on Where you are). 

I disagree with fog that 90% of Texas wines are bad. I think if you buy the right varietals Texas wines can stand up to most. 

I totally agree that the best Texas wines are excellent.  And I was probably too harsh.  But at least half of the places I have randomly entered along 290 "specialize in sweet wine"

@Foghorn

My Man,

I know about the wine thing. There is crappy stuff in California too.

But it all tastes fabulous when you are with friends.

I drink wine from a box and eat cheese out of a squeeze can......as long as it with others having and having a great time......

That is all that matters. Being with my buds.

Cornholio

WeberWho said:

Hey now..

Cornholio

Gulfcoastguy

Last picture and it tasted great.

Mickey

Just back yesterday from Seaside, FL. Got to tell you not real comfortable in hotel rooms and the beach house rentals. At 72 not sure I’m hitting hotels till this thing gets back to normal. Can really see a reason for owning an RV. You know who has been on your toilet and bed.  

JohnInCarolina

Gulfcoastguy said:

Last picture and it tasted great.

I think we need the details on this recipe my brother.

kl8ton

Mickey said:

Just back yesterday from Seaside, FL. Got to tell you not real comfortable in hotel rooms and the beach house rentals. At 72 not sure I’m hitting hotels till this thing gets back to normal. Can really see a reason for owning an RV. You know who has been on your toilet and bed.  

Yep!   The trip back from FL to MI. All kids use camper bathroom.  They never saw the inside of the truck stops.

GATraveller

kl8ton said:

Mickey said:

Just back yesterday from Seaside, FL. Got to tell you not real comfortable in hotel rooms and the beach house rentals. At 72 not sure I’m hitting hotels till this thing gets back to normal. Can really see a reason for owning an RV. You know who has been on your toilet and bed.  

Yep!   The trip back from FL to MI. All kids use camper bathroom.  They never saw the inside of the truck stops.

Probably best even without COVID-19.

kl8ton

GATraveller said:

kl8ton said:

Mickey said:

Just back yesterday from Seaside, FL. Got to tell you not real comfortable in hotel rooms and the beach house rentals. At 72 not sure I’m hitting hotels till this thing gets back to normal. Can really see a reason for owning an RV. You know who has been on your toilet and bed.  

Yep!   The trip back from FL to MI. All kids use camper bathroom.  They never saw the inside of the truck stops.

Probably best even without COVID-19.

Absolutely.  It has been protocol on most of our travels.  Waiting for diesel in the fuel lanes at truck stops isn't always a quick in and out.  They use restroom, make a snack,  make me a coffee,  etc during the stop. 

The Cen-Tex Smoker

Foghorn said:

The Cen-Tex Smoker said:

YukonRon said:

Foghorn said:

YukonRon said:

Foghorn said:

YukonRon said:

Foghorn said:

JohnInCarolina said:

Foghorn said:

1) I had to “Like” a cook with tater tots. 

2) Welcome aboard @Big_Sam_I_am.
3) We have a lot of junk in our freezer including my share of the sausage haul from the last sauscutapalooza so we’re good for a while. And our 180 bottle wine fridge is nearly full. 

Why am I only just now hearing about this?  That is awesome.  

@JohnInCarolina, it's a relatively new development.  We upgraded from a 35 bottle fridge about a year ago after visiting Sonoma and joining a couple of wine clubs.  We spent the past year filling it up - including joining three wine clubs in the Texas Hill Country (note: over 90% of Texas wine is crap - if you need some guidance let me know).  Then we went to Napa in the fall...

But when I'm with Egggheads I'm usually drinking Belgian beer or whiskey.  

It didn't occur to me that while we were filling it up we were also preparing for COVID-19.

We're supposed to drive out the Hill County tomorrow to pick up one of our orders from a vineyard where we are members.  We usually stay for a while and drink some free wine, tasting new offerings, etc and bring our own meat/cheese/snacks.  I just told my wife that if the place is crowded we aren't staying - we're just getting our wine and getting out.  She's fighting me on that and saying that I'm being ridiculous. 

Which vinyard?

@YukonRon, today we’re going to Hilmy. I used to work with Erik Hilmy’s uncle so we have been there a few times and like a few of their blends. 

We may stop by Becker as we are members there as well. They put out some good stuff - again mostly their blends.  

We also like Driftwood quite a bit. We gave up our membership there a while ago because it’s in the wrong direction so we don’t get there as much. 

There are a couple dozen tasting rooms on Highway 290 out of Fredericksburg, TX.  Most of them have “sweet wines” for the majority of their offerings.  We try not to be snobs and we’ve bought a few bottles of sweet wine over the years - especially some of those made from other fruits like peaches. On a hot summer day it can taste quite good when served over ice. But at this point we won’t stop at most of the tasting rooms in that area. It’s not Napa. 

@Foghorn

We were out there a couple years ago....I agree with Becker...

Tempranillo from that region is as good as any I have had from Italy or Spain, and it is one of my faves with BBQ.

We enjoyed our tour out there, and will eventually head back.Guess which two are the BGErs.

I’d be curious to hear if you liked any of the other vineyards in the area. 

@foghorn

We did actually. We went to 3-4, and found something we liked at each one and purchased a few.

We have traveled around the USA checking out areas which make wine, and Hill Country is one of our favorites for several reasons, not just the wines we selected.

Domestic; easily top10, well inside the top 10.

We stayed in Austin a few nights before the rest of our friends caught up to us

We rented a spot not to far from the hill country area, not too far from Luchenbach.
Very cool location, great geology, for hiking and swimming.

The estate was covered every evening with about 50-60 deer. Sitting out on the front porch throwing back some wine watching them emerge, after chowing down on some BBQ......a great way to end the day.

I will need to get back to the gang to find out the names of the others we enjoyed besides Beckers. 

Good times.

Would love to meet up if you do get back. We spend a lot of time out there (30-60 min from my house depending on Where you are). 

I disagree with fog that 90% of Texas wines are bad. I think if you buy the right varietals Texas wines can stand up to most. 

I totally agree that the best Texas wines are excellent.  And I was probably too harsh.  But at least half of the places I have randomly entered along 290 "specialize in sweet wine".

Well. 100% of those are terrible so you may be on to something there.