Last Post for the Season

I know that the Charlotte contest has been over for a little over a week but things have been hectic. Papa and Mama Pig had their 55th wedding anniversary while they were here and we celebrated my son’s 19th birthday. Been crazy to say the least...

Posted  9/25/2008 1:19:00 PM  by  Hurricane Mike

Tags:  BBQ, Memphis, Suddenly Salad

Charlotte BBQ Contest

Looks like we have at least two BBQ contest left for us this year. The first is coming up this weekend. It’s the “Blues, Brews and BBQ Contest” here in Charlotte. Nice and close to home so travel is not an issue. Greg was going to come...

Posted  9/9/2008 2:13:00 PM  by  Hurricane Mike

Tags:  Contest, grill, BBQ

The Galax, Virginia Competition

The Galax, Virginia Competition has come and gone. I must say it was a ton of hard work but a ton of fun as well. We were short handed as only Greg (Geaux) was able to join me. He and his wife Donna drove up from Mobile, AL. on Wednesday night. We then...

Posted  7/15/2008 1:32:00 PM  by  Hurricane Mike

Tags:  BBQ, Suddenly Salad

All American Favorite

This story started a dozen or so years ago with my brother and I debating what "All American Favorite" do we put on the grill for the 4th of July. His vote was the all beef hot dog. Mine was a big thick cheeseburger. Back and forth it went until we finally...

Posted  7/3/2008 9:06:00 AM  by  Hurricane Mike

Tags:  grill, BBQ, 4th of July

30-minute meal, scallops

This weekend I'm in charge of our little one as Kim works at the hospital. I will have a list of activities planned to keep things moving. We will hit a bucket of range balls, go to the local drive-in for lunch, visit the ice cream shop, and even see...

Posted  6/24/2008 9:27:00 AM  by  Hurricane Mike

Tags:  BBQ, 30-minute meal, scallops

Father's Day re-cap (a little late)

Sorry so late to re-cap my father's day, it was such a great day I figure better late then never! I watched golf, sat on the couch, watched more golf, sat on the couch and finally watched more golf. It was a perfect Fathers Day if you ask me! When it...

Posted  6/24/2008 9:21:00 AM  by  Hurricane Mike

Tags:  BBQ, Fathers' Day, wrap

Fish Tacos - Yum!

I don't know what the weather is like by you, but here in North Carolina it's blistering already. We will have a week solid of almost 100 degree weather. It's enough to melt ya and it's only early June! When it gets that hot I really don't care to sit...

Posted  6/9/2008 10:42:00 AM  by  Hurricane Mike

Tags:  BBQ, Fish taco

Sharing a BBQ Secret

Ok … we are back home in Charlotte after Memphis and everyone is safe and sound. Unpacking is finally done although a few odds and ends still need to be cleaned. I thought I would share one our "secrets" this year. We have a new pork supplier that is...

Posted  5/22/2008 11:12:00 AM  by  Hurricane Mike

Tags:  BBQ, Memphis, Organic Pork

Rainy Day in Memphis

Big fun yesterday although it rained unbelievably. It would not be " Memphis in May " without a tornado or thundershowers! We probably fed 75 folks at least for dinner. We served Pork Shoulder, Ribs, Smoked Chickens, Beans, Slaw and of course Suddenly...

Posted  5/16/2008 6:58:00 PM  by  Hurricane Mike

Tags:  BBQ, Ribs, Memphis in May, Suddenly Salad

Getting ready for Memphis

Memphis in May - So many things to get together still. We hire a company now to do the flooring and tent that will be ready this weekend. We used to do this ourselves but we are either older or smarter. They also supply the tables and chairs. We will...

Posted  5/13/2008 4:06:00 PM  by  Hurricane Mike

Tags:  chicken, BBQ, Memphis