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Not much to report here, other than the last photo, which me thinks is the best. Very simple recipe: brined the game hens in a simple salt and molasses brine, then stuffed them with aromatics (onion, garlic, celery) and stuffed herbed butter under the skin. Smoke-roasted with pecan wood along...

Thank you both for the kind words! JKalchik: I, too have a family history, but that wasn't discovered until after I was diagnosed. Now my extended family is finding out most of them have Lynch Syndrome and are taking as many preventative measures as they can.

Some of the best things are chicken bathed in a simple marinate then smoke-roasted on the grill. I love to watch Chef John's cooking videos on YouTube, then try to recreate the recipes but on the grill. The last one I did was a whole butterflied chicken marinated in molasses, Dijon mustard...

Here are the rest of the pictures. Barret

I know it's been a while since I've posted anything since a lot has been going on in my life: buying a house, getting diagnosed with colorectal cancer, learning I have Lynch syndrome, two major abdominal surgeries to remove part, then the remainder of my colon (large intestine), and two bouts of...

Man, you guys on the east coast sorely needed that break from that harsh winter!! I'm glad it finally warmed up so you were able to actually enjoy being outside for any more than a few minutes! Thanks for sharing. Barret

Your tacos ALWAYS look downright amazing, Tony! And I probably don't have to ask, but was the Muppet Movie good? My wife and I can't wait to see it with our kids; haven't been able to afford it yet. Thanks for sharing! Barret

I LOVE the west! I was born and raised in Boise, Idaho, with plenty of places to do things like that! And, now that I'm in Portland, Oregon, there are STILL lots of places that are close by where you can simply relax and have a great, non-work, non-city time! Oh, and the brats and corn look...

Good for you, Rob! I've never actually smoked a brisket (never have the money or reason for that kind of meat...yet), but one of these days I WILL attempt it! You have done well, my friend, for your first try. I plan to hopefully get those same results or better when I smoke my first. Thanks...

Those have got me SO hungry just by looking at the pictures!! Now I'm gonna make wings real soon!! Thanks for sharing! Barret

I was wondering if it is worth the money, as well. I've never had a problem using my Weber charcoal baskets together in the center of my kettle, or just piling the coals in the center. Does the Vortex actually create a different cooking environment? But those wings look fantastic! Oh, and...

Love the video, and love the finished plate, Jim! Thanks for sharing! Barret

Nice looking birds and pasta, indeed! The first time I cooked game hens on the grill, I fell in love with them. My mother used to cook them around Christmas (didn't want to do another turkey after Thanksgiving), and I thought they were good, but not great. Then, I cooked my own, but brined...

Man, bacon goes with everything, quite literally! And it goes especially well with other parts of the pig. That's the first time I've seen "Pig Candy", but it's true. It is the candy bar of meats! I'll soon be cooking more of it on the grill.... Thanks for sharing! Barret

I don't, either, but will soon! I, too am also a fan of Alton Brown, Jacques Pépin, and Mr. Bayless. I love the flavors of Mexico but still learn something each time I watch his show! And that cook looks so delicious!! Thanks for sharing! Barret

Me loves me game hens from the grill! I've cooked them before, but cut them in half and stuffed a mixture of onions, mushrooms, and prosciutto under the skin. Next time I'll probably leave them whole and stuff some sort of herbed rice under the skin as well as inside each bird. Heaven on a...

I second that! Once we moved to Portland, Oregon, we discovered so many more Mercados here than what we were used to, and they have some of the best meat and seasonings! When I have time, though, I usually make my own carne asada seasoning, which allows me to control the sodium. Those look...

That does look tasty, indeed! I love simple meals like that, and in my opinion, the simpleness brings out more flavor of the potato. And everyone knows there is nothing better than a potato cooked on a grill! Thanks for sharing! Barret

That is awesome! I did not have memories like that from my childhood, but now both of my sons (ages 6 and 9) are asking me to teach them how to cook, indoor and out. It appears that I'll be creating some good-tasting memories for them soon, as well! Thanks for sharing! Barret

Well, it's been my opinion for years that pork ribs always taste better than beef, but just from looking at those, I'd probably eat either one, and think they were BOTH the Good Ribs! As always, Mr. Lampe, it looks amazing! Thanks for sharing! Barret