I have to first say, thank you all for your willingness to share your experience and knowledge. It has already helped me make better 'cue and that has brought happiness to many people.
I've been unconsciously grilling meat for a couple of decades. Only in the last few years have I really considered what I was trying to achieve and been more thoughtful about the cooking process.
I have the privilege of being the son of a large family, in which every meal was a celebration. I've come to appreciate the joy of people sitting together, sharing a meal. (The french have something on us here.) The compelling thing is how every meal can create memories. Food is a primal need, but it's also a prop for relationships. That memory is a little harder as we recently lost my mother...a few years after my dad passed. That will hopefully drive my 5 siblings closer together.
My wife and I are the parents of 2 beautiful girls. At this time, our oldest is a 14-year old freshman in high school. That comes with as much uncertainty and angst for parents as much as the kid. But she is a thoughtful, caring and lovely young woman.
Our youngest is a 12-year-old girl. She's a Special Needs kiddo, with significant cognitive challenges. It's likely we will care for her all of our lives. And while that sometimes brings sadness about unfulfilled opportunities, we are blessed with a beautiful, joyful, loving daughter. Her perspective on life is simple and uncomplicated, but her love for her family and friends isn't distracted. She has the greatest sense of humor and keeps us laughing daily. The Lord blesses in ways that are hard to explain in our own system of values.
I learn about barbecue by smoking and grilling on the following hardware:
I've made a couple of not-so-brief posts since joining The Pit and have been humbled by the response. I appreciate you guys taking the time to consider my ramblings and responding. I'd be honored to share a meal someday...
I've been unconsciously grilling meat for a couple of decades. Only in the last few years have I really considered what I was trying to achieve and been more thoughtful about the cooking process.
I have the privilege of being the son of a large family, in which every meal was a celebration. I've come to appreciate the joy of people sitting together, sharing a meal. (The french have something on us here.) The compelling thing is how every meal can create memories. Food is a primal need, but it's also a prop for relationships. That memory is a little harder as we recently lost my mother...a few years after my dad passed. That will hopefully drive my 5 siblings closer together.
My wife and I are the parents of 2 beautiful girls. At this time, our oldest is a 14-year old freshman in high school. That comes with as much uncertainty and angst for parents as much as the kid. But she is a thoughtful, caring and lovely young woman.
Our youngest is a 12-year-old girl. She's a Special Needs kiddo, with significant cognitive challenges. It's likely we will care for her all of our lives. And while that sometimes brings sadness about unfulfilled opportunities, we are blessed with a beautiful, joyful, loving daughter. Her perspective on life is simple and uncomplicated, but her love for her family and friends isn't distracted. She has the greatest sense of humor and keeps us laughing daily. The Lord blesses in ways that are hard to explain in our own system of values.
I learn about barbecue by smoking and grilling on the following hardware:
- Pit Barrel Cooker
- Weber 22" kettle
- Weber Genesis (gas) grill
I've made a couple of not-so-brief posts since joining The Pit and have been humbled by the response. I appreciate you guys taking the time to consider my ramblings and responding. I'd be honored to share a meal someday...
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