Today: baby back ribs. Rubbed with Dijon mustard, my own rub (https://thevoskam.ps/recipes/recipe/rib-spice-rub/). Smoked on wood from Jack Daniel's whisky barrels at 225F. Smoked two hours, then...
Brunch. The quote "Is it too early for flapjacks?" led to sourdough discard and ricotta pancakes (Irene), fried up bacon (my own, dry cured, hot smoked, Colin fried it up), and I made French omelette...
Smoked chicken white (or green) chili. Smoked chicken thighs. Smoked peppers (Anaheim and pablano) fresh and pickled jalapeños. Puréed the peppers, cooked with some chicken stock. Bloomed some...
And so another "ShadowCon Mid-West" (the fourth) comes to an end. Five days with my wife, son, and eight friends, filled with cooking, eating, drinking, gaming, and spending time together. It was...
Last night's overnight stay: a mooring buoy in a little bay on undeveloped Jones Island State Park. Gorgeous, quiet, private, and dark enough where we could see Orion's belt come up over the trees...