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Vacuum out the ash in the firepot after about every 15hrs of cooking. Some pellets create more ash than others and too much ash will make it turn off in the middle of a cook. Costco for a huge roll of heavy-duty foil, a stack of disposable aluminum pans, large container of Pork Barrel dry rub...

When my second kiddo was born he had super sensitive skin. We struggled to find diapers and soaps that wouldn't irritate him. I'd already been interested in soap making since we were trying to be more sustainable in our home, so I decided to try to make some soap. It worked great for him and now...

The House on the Strand by Daphne du Maurier - I am slowly working my way through du Maurier's works. I've read most of the more well-known ones and really enjoyed them.

Smoked a whole spatchcocked chicken with this recipe to practice for Christmas and it was one of my favorite things I’ve made. Cheap ($10), quick (<2 hours) and straightforward (325 the whole time). Served with some Alabama white sauce and it was some of the best chicken I ever had.

Just finished "Westlake Soul" by Rio Youers. First time reading this novel and was completely blown away. A masterclass in storytelling and characterization. Don't remember ever feeling so emotional while reading a book before. There were times where I literally had to will myself not to cry. I...

God Help the Child by Toni Morrison - I liked The Bluest Eye by Morrison, so I'm checking out some of her other works. The House on the Strand by Daphne du Maurier - I am slowly working my way through du Maurier's works. I've read most of the more well-known ones and really enjoyed them.

Beervana Blog Posts - Beervana The Mad Fermentationist - Homebrewing Blog I also like Don’t Drink Beer for reviews and a chuckle.

Flatbread Pizza with ricotta-alfredo sauce, fresh mozzarella, parm, roasted artichoke hearts, broccoli, fed onion, tomato, and bacon

Angel of Harlem - U2

Currently reading Circe by Madeline Miller. It’s pretty good so far, intriguing story!

I like to dabble in a lot of things and have enough hobbies and interests that I can't devote the time or expense to really get into anything hardcore. Price I pay for being curious about pretty much everything. Some of the more 'niche' I guess would be: Cardcrafting. Bicycle touring. Canoeing.