Both meats about finished

Smoked Pork Butt

We all love pulled pork, so I threw a pork butt and ribs on the smoker and let it cook all day while I was stuck on conference calls.
Finished burnt ends

Smoked Brisket Burnt Ends

I cooked smoked brisket for the first time last week and also made burnt ends. They were easy and came out great!
Basting the pork butt with sauce

Smoked Pork Butt

In order to get comfortable with longer cooking times on the smoker, I decided to cook a pork butt and make pulled pork sandwiches.
Smoked ribs cut and ready to be served

Smoked Ribs

Who doesn't love ribs? I sure do. Since I now have a smoker, it's time to throw some ribs on it and see how they come out!
Chicken cooking on the smoker

Smoked Chicken

This was my second attempt using the smoker, after my first chicken didn't come out so well. This time went much better and was a hit!
View from above Raven Rock

Father’s Day Hiking

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For Father's Day, we decided to get out and go for a hike. We went to Raven Rock State Park, which is about 45 minutes from us.
My brother, Brandon, with my son, Brian

It’s Been A Year

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It was a year ago today that my younger brother died. Everyone grieves in their own way. I grieve quietly, I suppose.
Steak and paprika sweet potatoes

Sous Vide Steak and Paprika Sweet Potatoes

In my quest to experiment with two new meals per month this year, I’m continuing the sous vide experience into August. I decided this month to make a dinner with steak and paprika sweet potatoes.
Meat counter at my local butcher shop

Weekend Cooking Adventure

Earlier this month, family friends came to stay with us for a visit and to meet our new daughter.  We spent the entire weekend cooking amazing meals and we had a blast eating all the goodness!