Friday Night Food Porn

Lobstaahh

The weather this week in New England was beautiful. It was 84 degrees on Wednesday, it felt just like a summer day. The heat on that day reminded me of The 2007 Maine State Championship in York, Maine last year. The temps were well into the 90's the entire weekend. One of the category's was chef's choice lobster. We decided to keep things simple. We steamed the lobster with an Allagash White, a great wheat beer from Maine. Pulled the lobster and drenched it in butter, added some shallots and fresh herbs, then placed the mixture into phyllo cups. The judges didn't like them as much as we did.

Try This Beer

If you love beer and have not tried this one yet you're missing out on a great one. It's Dogfish Head 90 Minute Imperial IPA. It's 9% alcohol, malty, and hoppy. I enjoyed some of these on Sunday with some pork ribs from the smoker.

Friday Night Food Porn

Grilled Beef Tenderloin with Scallion Butter

Spring!

For us, a true sign that spring has sprung is the first time we see herbs sprouting up from our herb garden. Kris noticed these scallions today while doing yard work. Although I already had a dinner menu planned, a little scallion worked it's way onto our plates. Come back for tomorrow's Friday Night Food Porn and see how.

Welcome Home, Daisy

If you read my blog last month you know that my friends English Bulldog, Dozer died. Although losing Dozer was tough, looking at this mug below does make it a little easier. Her name is Daisy.


She loves her new toy.


If you've ever had an English Bulldog, or know someone that does, you know that they are extremely hyper and active. As seen in this picture below.

2008 Contest Schedule

This is Lakeside Smokers schedule for 2008.

March 29, 2008
Snowshoe Grilling Challenge
Abington VFW
Abington, MA

June 13-14, 2008
Cape Cod Rib and Brisket Festival
Peters Pond RV Resort
Sandwich, MA

June 20-22, 2008
New Hampshire State BBQ Championship
Anheuser-Busch Brewery
Merrimack, NH

July 19-20, 2008
Troy Pig Out
Troy, NY

August 15-17, 2008
Hudson Valley Ribfest
Ulster County Fairgrounds
New Paltz, NY

September 13-14, 2008
Harvard Fall Festival
Hazel's Farm
Harvard, MA

October 24-26, 2008
The Battle of The BBQ Brethren
Sayville, NY

Date TBA
Rib N Brews Festival
Lowell, MA

Also check NEBS for more info

Friday Night Food Porn

Chicken Wings

Yesterday the temps here in New England hit 70! The warmest it's been in almost 6 months. It was the perfect day to get outside, watch Kris do some yard work, light the grill, and drink a Harpoon IPA.

Here are the wings out of the marinade.


Wet rub applied.


Ready to eat.