pictures from around saint patricks day-ish

Okay, okay, I know. I am a big slacker. These pictures are old! I will try to be better!

Lots of things have been happening though,like working on the lake house, taking care of James, working on the patio project (code name rock yard), spring chores around the house, and of course trying to keep our beast of a pet Lucy satisfied with exercise. We have been blessed with many visitors over the past few months so there is always something fun going on! I suppose all that is my excuse.

assorted pictures

feeding baby!

YEAH! It's finally time for James to start eating the good stuff! These pictures are from the first few feedings. Its hard to tell but I think James likes bland rice water.

james found his feet!

James found his feet and he LOVES grabbing hold of them!

2nd attempt at smoking meat!

This time, I cooked a 5 pound pork boston butt for 10 hours at 225 degrees and it turned out fantastic! I used apple juice under the meat in a pan and sprayed the meat every hour or so with an apple juice / apple vinegar spray to create a nice tasty outside crust. YUMMMY! I am planning a big BBQ party this Spring and my advice would be to try and make it if you can! Oh yeah, I used hickory wood for smoking this time around...

The first picture is the raw meat covered in Stubbs BBQ rub and the second shows the finished product - PULLED PORK!

assorted baby pictures

Sorry for the long delay! I am a big slacker :)

new obsession

Fairly explanatory huh! I have had a smoker for 4 years and just now decided to actually use it... Now I am obsessed. Cooked this apple stuffed turkey at 225 degrees for 4.5 hours over a pan of white wine. Fantastic.