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When I ordered it said "only 5 available" so we'll see if it actually ships.

Geez, I put my order in as soon as I read the thread. So what's the problem here, rookie- first time at the rodeo?

Sounds great! Congrats- I expect this will be a lot of fun for you. As one of my mentors once said, "Just have fun and don't fuck up!".

Wow, the turkey turned out GREAT! Took about 4 hours. EDIT: 4 hours of cooking after 4 hours of brining.

Plus, when I had the flu it came in handy. The probe caused a bit of discomfort, but it seemed to be accurate. So, who's coming over for dinner?

One gadget from which I've gotten good use is the wireless temperature probe w/remote. You set the desired target temperature and the remote beeps when it's done. No more overcooking and no need to continually lift the lid to manually check the meat temp. I have a wired one for use in the oven, but the wireless is great for the grill and smoker. Turkey is at 170, about ten more degrees and it's done.

Loved all your Dirty Harry films, BTW. Wrong Eastwood. I'm Charles. I figured as much. Just havin a little fun......

You apparently are suffering from an advanced case of good taste.

Loved all your Dirty Harry films, BTW.

Holy crap! Had to snag that Fantasy box. Already have the others. Thanks tjazz!

Friday! Time for a cooking project. Finished brining a turkey breast, it's now in the smoker being gently embraced by applewood smoke. To be served with asparagus and garlic mashed potatoes. I've become a fan of the brining process- it really makes a juicier product. I use water, kosher salt, brown sugar (or molasses) and seasonings (I like Old Bay, sometimes I'll use Tony Chachere's). I don't use quite as much salt as most recipes call for. Damn it smells good out there! Now if the rain just holds off for awhile...

Many Monday nights at the VV hearing the Thad & Mel band and its various incarnations. Favorite VV performance- Joe Henderson/Ron Carter/Al Foster in the 80s (circa the State of the Tenor recordings). Went back again the next night. Sat right in front both nights. Amazing music.

Mmmmmm......mole.

Were you in the men's room at the time?

Or macaroni.

Perhaps, but the lady can cook like the wind!

This thread was kinda fun before it got political. Since we aren't in the religion/politics forum could we please leave out that kind of content, gentlemen? Much appreciated.

Don Byas has a birthday today too!

Happy Birthday David!

Just now saw this. Thanks ubu!

Article He wrote the Addams Family and Green Acres themes. Lived to 93! RIP

Maria Shriver is kind of scary.