I have just finished a breakfast of a bacon sandwich with homemade bacon made using techniques I learned from Bearcarver.
Last night, I cooked my first brisket using hints and tips from many members on this site.
These two things made me think about how much I got from SMF. It is way more than just great food.
Yes, the bacon was delicious. However, for medical reasons, we are cutting way back on our salt intake. I was able to use less salt and still get great bacon because I made it myself. That means a lot more than delicious bacon, it means the health of the people I love.
Yes, the brisket was delicious. However, I was confident enough to enjoy the adventure of smoking my first brisket for friends because of what I learned here. That is more than great beef, that is a new experience and great times with great friends.
I have made many great dishes from ideas I got on SMF and have a growing list of more ideas. This is more than great food. This is learning about ingredients, cultures and people.
While on the subject of people, I have met a whole cadre of people who are skilled, fun and generous with their support and knowledge.
I am not able to spend as much time as I would like on the forums but I treasure every moment I get the opportunity to learn, get inspiration and have fun on the forums.
This is much more than a great smoking forum. It is a group of people who have improved my life by expanding my experiences, broadening my horizons, increasing my fun and bringing high quality, healthful food into my world.
From every newbie who brings a fresh view to the mandarins of knowledge who's skills I hope to match someday, I thank you!
Disco
Last night, I cooked my first brisket using hints and tips from many members on this site.
These two things made me think about how much I got from SMF. It is way more than just great food.
Yes, the bacon was delicious. However, for medical reasons, we are cutting way back on our salt intake. I was able to use less salt and still get great bacon because I made it myself. That means a lot more than delicious bacon, it means the health of the people I love.
Yes, the brisket was delicious. However, I was confident enough to enjoy the adventure of smoking my first brisket for friends because of what I learned here. That is more than great beef, that is a new experience and great times with great friends.
I have made many great dishes from ideas I got on SMF and have a growing list of more ideas. This is more than great food. This is learning about ingredients, cultures and people.
While on the subject of people, I have met a whole cadre of people who are skilled, fun and generous with their support and knowledge.
I am not able to spend as much time as I would like on the forums but I treasure every moment I get the opportunity to learn, get inspiration and have fun on the forums.
This is much more than a great smoking forum. It is a group of people who have improved my life by expanding my experiences, broadening my horizons, increasing my fun and bringing high quality, healthful food into my world.
From every newbie who brings a fresh view to the mandarins of knowledge who's skills I hope to match someday, I thank you!
Disco