A Labor of Love - BBQ

For many years of my life I have proclaimed my love of the gastro-genre BBQ, in recent years I discovered that what I thought was BBQ was in truth not BBQ, that proper diction would indicate that I loved grilling, steaks, burgers, what have you. The truth was that I had never actually BBQ'd. Until now. What I'm calling Operation Backyard Smoker 1.0 I consider a great success. The flavors imparted into this pork after hours of exposure to heat and cherry smoke are well beyond your expectation, the depth of cherry smoke, the colors and scents inspire passion and fury in the heart of those who know. This is the sight of true BBQ.

Bacon and Eggs

It would simply be un-American of anyone not to love Saturday morning. What other day can you wake up at the hour of your choosing to make the breakfast of your choosing? Above you see my Saturday morning breakfast. Black Forest bacon, two eggs sunny side up, sauteed mushrooms and onions, and a slice Challah (homemade yesterday) which was also fried in the bacon drippings after the mushrooms and onions. This meal brings me great joy.

Brioche 2.0

There are very few things in this life for which I rise from my bed before the sun. And even fewer yet for which I rise with a smile. Last last night I had a vision, a vision of baking bread. So last night I concocted a dough-ball, and this morning... well this morning I have these little brioche.