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My DizzyFest 7 Wrap Up
DMW
Posts: 13,832
Just thought I would post a recap of my first Eggfest cooking experience.
Back in August when I finally got a cook team assembled, all the cook spots were filled. So I was wait-listed and found out Monday that we had a spot.
Both my wife and I had really busy weeks, but thanks to heaps of help from her and a few late nights tweaking recipes and shopping, we pulled everything together.
Our team consisted of the 2 of us and my buddie who just got a LBGE this year and his wife. Our 3 kiddos and their 2 also tagged along and were mostly well behaved. A few trips to the truck for 30 second conversations were needed on occasion. Why was I a perfect angel at 12, 10, and 5, but my children aren't? :^o
The only thing I forgot was hot pads. And @JRWhitee I did make a list, checked it several times, I just forgot to put hot pads on the list. Upside down sheet pans did the trick in place of hot pads.
One other little snafu along the way. I needed to soften the cream cheese for the stuffed mushrooms, and considering the temp when we arrived was a balmy 27*, I put the cream cheese on the dash of my truck with the sun shining in. This was a bit after 7:00AM. I remembered said cream cheese around 2:00PM when I was going to mix the filling. Hmm...Yeah, it was warm, warmer than I would trust serving to folks. I would have tried it, but no way I was going to serve it after sitting on a warm dash for about 7 hours. So I picked up new cream cheese on the way back to the hotel and made the shrooms for the after party.
I learned heaps, met lots of really cool people, and thoroughly enjoyed the whole event.
Here are some photos of what we cooked, hopefully the recipe PDF attaches correctly as well.
Setup time:
Pineapple Head Apple Pie Bites
Prep:
On Egg:
Served:
Raging River Bacon Wrapped Tots
Prep:
Served:
Fajitaish Chicken Tostadas
Prep:
Finished:
Mediterraneanish Stuffed Pork Loin
No prep photos, I should have had someone else take pics while I was stuffing and tying it.
Finished:
About halfway through slicing:
Bombay Curryish Stuffed Mushrooms at the afterparty:
It was a great weekend. If you enjoy cooking for folks, I highly recommend Eggfest cooking.
A huge shout out to the fine folks at Dizzy Pig who ran the fest very well. I know @captjo is on here, and Nature Boy, and there may be others as well. Joleen, Chris, Sydney and everyone there, thank you!
They/Them
Morgantown, PA
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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Look's like you had a great time. Food look's great!
Ricky
Boerne, TX
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Added that PDF to my iBooks list. Looks great thanks
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Looks like you nailed it!MSV Chill Spot
Chester County, PA
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I found some more pictures on their Facebook page. Anybody have any more? Wish I could have made it.
https://www.facebook.com/DizzyPigBBQ/photos/pcb.10152562918864582/10152562917574582/?type=1&theater
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Good stuff man! Sounds like y'all had a blastSlumming it in Aiken, SC.
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Hah, I talked to you for a minute and didn't even know it was you! I was teasing you about snapping a pic of that roast! Told you my wife always asked if it's safe to cut stuff up yet, wondering if I took my pictures yet! You cooked up some good grub my friend.Bristow Virginia XL&Mini One of the best feelings in life is watching other people enjoy the food I cooked!
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Nice Job DMW, thanks for sharing. It is a blast cooking at these._________________________________________________Don't let the truth get in the way of a good story!Large BGE 2006, Mini Max 2014, 36" Blackstone, Anova Sous Vide
Green Man GroupJohns Creek, Georgia -
GeorgeS said:Hah, I talked to you for a minute and didn't even know it was you! I was teasing you about snapping a pic of that roast! Told you my wife always asked if it's safe to cut stuff up yet, wondering if I took my pictures yet! You cooked up some good grub my friend.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 -
EGGcellent job!
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Thanks for the comments everyone.I wish you were there as well, would have been great to meet you. Thanks for the Rockwood, I wish I would have won some as a door prize. But I had to settle for this as a door prize instead:The Naked Whiz was there and posted photos to his FB page.I'm sure DizzyPig will have additional photos on their webpage once they have a chance to put a post together. They have done that for previous DizzyFests.http://tango449eats.com was there as well taking photos and said he will be posting as well.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 -
Looks like a great time and great food, can't wait until next year when I can attend an eggfest.
:-bdUsing a MBGE,woo/w stone,livin' in Hayward California," The Heart Of The Bay " -
We need to get official forum name tags. I went by your table probably 6 times and didn't even know I was talking to a forum member. It was an awesome event, for anyone who has never been to the Fest its epic.Saw my first mini-max and XXL BGE to boot. Can't wait until next time.
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The grub looks excellent as usual. Sounds like a great time to me.
Location- Just "this side" of Biloxi, Ms.
Status- Standing by.
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It was great to meet you and your beautiful family! We are so glad that you enjoyed it as much as we do. Thanks againBristow, VA
1 Lrg & 1 XL
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