Hey everyone...Just moved (hence my absence from afb) to another part of NC (closer to my employer). In this land of pork obsessed BBQ consumers not a club or...

All of you AFB regulars (and Irregulars), If you want a FREE semi-official, keepsake alt.food.barbecue laminate in recognition of one of our own's move into...

I bought two prime rib eye steaks today and when I went to pay it was only $21.00. Usually its around $30.00 so I asked " why so cheep?" She said they were...

I've been around for quite a while but get involved rarely. Congratulations on your place, I just finished a conversion on a bus for BBQ catering. But after...

My newb is showing. I can't figure out how to get the lower rack in my WSM to sit stably (sp?). I assume it sits on the lower bracket screws as the water pan...

has anyone tried www.lobsterdirect.com? I am wondering if they have a good reputation How do you BBQ a lobster?? Thanks, marc

if I dropped half a rack of ribs on the ground, beat the wildlife to it, rinsed it off and threw it back on the grill? There sure was a lot of steam coming...

How do all, I have quite possibly foolishly agreed to smoke a piece of beef for work sunday night. I thought he would bring me a piece of chuck or some other...

Subject: Facts on Healthy Living.... The Facts: Q: I've heard that cardiovascular exercise can prolong life. Is this true? A: Your heart is only good for so...

Well, I found a nice knife with a Granton blade for not too much, so I got a steel too. Both should help on those long carving sessions. I just put up some...

steve wrote: Does anyone have a good recipe for smoked salsa? I tried making some normal salsa but it was too boring for my taste. Thanks ...

Ol' Hippie wrote: OK I have been watching Mt St Helens on a video cam and wouldn't you know it, as soon as something happens the camera goes...

Hi, I have never made a vinegar based finishing sauce before, but yesterday I bit the bullet and made the following from a recipe on the Internet: 1 cup cider...

Just got a fast email from Monroe (still no computer, no house, no phone, etc) and he wanted us all to know that while house-hunting and ashes-sifting is a...

Hi, I currently have a propane bbq. I cook everything (druing the summer) on it. Sometimes fish, sometimes beef, pork, chicken. One day it could be fish,...

Hi and a big WELCOME to AFB. :-) In order to get a flavor of what this newsgroup spends most of its time talking about, please read the FAQ which is located...

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I might not be the first to stumble onto this method, but I found it on my own, so I'm claiming it. :-) I've had inconsistent results lighting my chimneys...

I have been lurking for a while and have been through the FAQ and am keen on trying slow cooking and smoking. The problem is the equipment you use is not...

All, Woke up this morning to bad news all around. First thing I look at the weather map on Yahoo! and it shows that damned hurricane sitting right on top of...

MMMM Hey Dave tell me that Mount St. Helens is far enough away and on the other side of the mountains from you, eh buddy? Bruce-n-Gold Beach

I'm a fan of anaheim chiles, love the flavor. They're one of my "secret" ingredients for my chile con carne. (funny how so many chile recipes use no chiles)...

Pat, I read and now can't find (in the flurry of hurricanes and internet interruptions) your post about your Dad. I am deeply sorry and I extend to you my...

I was asked to pass this on for folks that have contributed. I did breath a sigh of relief when I got the note as it looks like the funds are going where they...

I am brining a rack of baby back ribs in a brine containing .25 cups salt/quart. 1/4 or 25% of the salt is curing salt with .65% nitrite. I plan to barbecue...