Hello, My name is Mike Hamilton and I joined AR.com about a year ago. We live outside the town of Mount Shasta, CA with that big 'ol mountain gazing down at us. The part of California we live in (far north, almost to Oregon) is part of a movement, or at least a sentiment, of creating a new State of Jefferson that encompasses parts of Norcal and Oregon, hence the reference. Nothing wrong with the rest of California, just folks up here would like a little more control of our destiny.
I am a retired Fireman and currently have a small construction business. As Firemen, we are generally predisposed to grilling food. Something about the open flame and smoke holds a natural allure for us, and is the only situation that does not compel us to extinguish it.
I have been grilling for most of my life, starting with burning hot dogs in the back yard when I was about 6 years old. Growing up in a small town, social life generally revolved around the volunteer fire department and the churches. Summers were filled with BBQ fundraisers and many of us got pretty good at grilling tri tips, pork, chicken and burgers.
A few years ago I decided to up my game a little and purchased my first pellet smoker. Wow, did that open a new world of grilling! Over the ensuing years I have spent a lot of time researching recipes and techniques to improve my skills. Like many of us here, I stumbled upon AR.com while looking for a good pork butt recipe. Hallelujah, I have reached the Promised Land of grilling! The Fireman in me thoroughly enjoys the recipes and techniques that help churn out fantastic food, while the paramedic in me appreciates the science of the grilling processes and really adds to the knowledge base.
My current grilling accoutrements consist of an old-school Traeger BBQ075, a 20 year old many times rebuilt Weber gas grill, a Bradley smoker, and I have dusted off my venerable old 22" Weber kettle that I only used for camping and am gaining a whole new perspective for. Add to that a Camp Chef 2 burner gas cooktop and a Sweet home pellet grill (emergency backup and overflow cooking) and my back deck looks like a grillmasters-gone-wild nightmare! My wife, like many I'm sure, just shakes her head and mutters something I can't quite hear (although she never complains at dinnertime!).
I have shared AR.com with many friends and we have great fun trying out new recipes on each each other. I look forward sharing and contributing to the site for many more years to come. Thanks for giving us this great resource!
I am a retired Fireman and currently have a small construction business. As Firemen, we are generally predisposed to grilling food. Something about the open flame and smoke holds a natural allure for us, and is the only situation that does not compel us to extinguish it.
I have been grilling for most of my life, starting with burning hot dogs in the back yard when I was about 6 years old. Growing up in a small town, social life generally revolved around the volunteer fire department and the churches. Summers were filled with BBQ fundraisers and many of us got pretty good at grilling tri tips, pork, chicken and burgers.
A few years ago I decided to up my game a little and purchased my first pellet smoker. Wow, did that open a new world of grilling! Over the ensuing years I have spent a lot of time researching recipes and techniques to improve my skills. Like many of us here, I stumbled upon AR.com while looking for a good pork butt recipe. Hallelujah, I have reached the Promised Land of grilling! The Fireman in me thoroughly enjoys the recipes and techniques that help churn out fantastic food, while the paramedic in me appreciates the science of the grilling processes and really adds to the knowledge base.
My current grilling accoutrements consist of an old-school Traeger BBQ075, a 20 year old many times rebuilt Weber gas grill, a Bradley smoker, and I have dusted off my venerable old 22" Weber kettle that I only used for camping and am gaining a whole new perspective for. Add to that a Camp Chef 2 burner gas cooktop and a Sweet home pellet grill (emergency backup and overflow cooking) and my back deck looks like a grillmasters-gone-wild nightmare! My wife, like many I'm sure, just shakes her head and mutters something I can't quite hear (although she never complains at dinnertime!).
I have shared AR.com with many friends and we have great fun trying out new recipes on each each other. I look forward sharing and contributing to the site for many more years to come. Thanks for giving us this great resource!
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