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  1. Xendau

    Gone Too Long...

    I was gone way too long... missed the forum and so many here. Then I spent months trying to get my authenticator to work, finally I just emailed Jeff... (thanks again Jeff!) Some of you may remember my excitement almost 2 years ago to the date when I found this site looking for info on my...
  2. Xendau

    Brisket... Its been years...

    Greetings all! Some of you may remember me, many will not. I hated the hiatus but real life had to come first. I can say I am happy to be back here @ SMF. So today I am doing my first cook in many moons (about 6 to 8 months) and I am going all out. Brisket. Heading to the local butcher to...
  3. Xendau

    Sourdough from Birth...

    As I have not had my own levain or sourdough starter for a few years and was inspired by @oldsmokerdude 's thread "Sourdough Asiago Bagels" (see link): https://www.smokingmeatforums.com/threads/sourdough-asiago-bagels.280031/ I recalled how much I enjoyed baking with living yeast. How much...
  4. Xendau

    To All the Breads I Loved Before = Focaccia...

    A fairly simple bread... That I enjoy making because of the boundless things that can be done to it. I love to make it and use it for sandwiches. Last night's Focaccia I topped with olive oil, garlic, rosemary, kalamata olives, sun-dried tomatoes, and feta cheese. (All from the farmers market)...
  5. Xendau

    First Smoked Meatloaf....

    Well, here are some pics of my first smoked meatloaf. I ran into some "learning moments", but it wasnt too bad for a first go. Learned - my favorite meatloaf recipe is NOT very smoker friendly. It calls for the pan to be lined with sauce, and meatloaf into pan and sauced again, then cooked...
  6. Xendau

    For the Guys @ Work...

    This was just a little something special I did for a few of the guys in the office. 3 wanted rib plates, 2 more wanted whole slabs. I didnt put a price on them. I was cooking anyway and had more space on the smoker than I knew what to do with while cooking up the ABTs. The made plates... I...
  7. Xendau

    I Have a Confession...

    I'm originally a East Coast guy... Ive lived in Washington and now in California. Ive been here for 8 years. Now mind you, Ive been Q'in' for well over 20 years. Ive never made Tri-tip. Mainly because I have always fallen back on my staples and the tri-tips I have had others made left no...
  8. Xendau

    First Go @ ABTs...

    @chilerelleno - Welp, I went and did it. And its mostly your fault! LOL I am typically a purist and like to try the recipe as written, but I strayed a bit from your recipe... Here it is: 2 Lbs - Jalapenos (Some topped and cored, some halved and cored) 2 Lbs - Bacon 3 - 8 oz - Cream Cheese 2 -...
  9. Xendau

    Like Pop Funkos? Must Have

    Im not a collector of Pops... but I do own a few I like. BUT I must have this one! New Avatar!
  10. Xendau

    Woot! Woot! New Minion Bars

    So my OKJ RF (factory) came with a basket for wood/charcoal (dimensions 13 x 13.5 x 9). After seeing Lava Lock minion bars I was out to buy a pair. But upon reading specs I realized they were much to small for my basket. So I spoke to the guys in the sheet metal shop where I work. I gave them...
  11. Xendau

    Greetings from Cali...

    Just wanted to say hello to everyone... look forward to being a part of the forum. Been grilling for over 25 years, smoking just over 15. Learned most from my pops, and a bunch from reading various books. And sad to say, never thought about joining a forum for grilling/smoking until just this...
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