I've been around for a while but never posted much. Just moved to
Clearwater & just started cooking at Derby Lane.

Anyway, last night I did baby lamb chops (Costco) that brought tears to
my eyes. I planted Basil back in September and this is the first time
I've had to really cook. My standard marinade was/is Balsamic, garlic,
S&P. Made fresh pesto; 1 heaping packed cup basil, 2/3 cup toasted pine
nuts, heaping ts. garlic, S&P - processed in the Cuisinart, then added
2/3 cup reggiano - processing again while adding 2/3 cup EVOO.

I used mesquite Kingsford in the grill (Santa Fe). Took the little
racks out of the marinade (about 4 hours) wiped off the excess garlic
and threw on grill meat side down. Got a nice char then flipped 'em
over and applied the pesto. Gave 'em another few minutes then moved 'em
to the other side of the grill, threw on some hickory chips and closed
the lid. Went inside and made rotini (8 min.) flipped the racks back
over the fire to carmelize the pesto, then flipped back and added
another coat of pesto, closed lid again. Danced to Shakira's "Whatever,
Whenever", then pulled the racks.

While letting them rest, mixed the remaining pesto with the rotini.
Then I carved the racks, wish my camera had had batteries. Opened a
beer and turned on "24".

Question: is there anyplace local I can get apple wood?

Steve