Saturday, December 23, 2023

So In Love

Note: This bit of prose was found in some of my old boxes. It's a 1998 classic, so don't laugh at the sappiness of my thoughts and the infatuation(s) of that era of whom I cannot recall. -ACedA

I remember the very first time I met you, 
You were so radiating, attracted me like metal does to a magnet.
And as we were together, 
Through mostly good times and some bad,
You were there for me, my all and all
I went away for college to find my identity 
To determine if we would be able to stand the test.
You were my best friend through that eternity, and I was there for you when you went away.
As we walk down the aisle together,
In total bliss and complete love,
I know that you are the one for me, and I for you. 
I cannot go one day without thinking about you,
God's gift to me.
To this day I have been and always thankful of who He gave to me;
I have, do, and always will love you.
You mean the world to me,
I'll do anything for you;
All you have to do is ask and I'll give an honest effort. 
I am that much in love with you, no questions asked.
No one deserved such perfection, especially me,
Believe me.
And I will never let you go away from my heart. 
There are things money can buy, like stereo equipment, clothes, CDs, cars, and all that.
However, money can't buy me love.
Today, I just wanna say I'm still in love with you,
The same way I was as when we started out on this journey. 

Sunday, December 10, 2023

Rubber Match? Dub Shack BBQ Reviews the 2023 Barbecue Game

Every day is a GREAT day for barbecue!

Throughout 2023, I did a ton of sauce research and development (R&D) to dial in the seven core sauces of Dub Shack BBQ as well as a slew of recipes. Shout out to everyone who has been honored as a new or returning member of the DSB Meatlist, and if you so happen to be around on testing or cooking days to sample product, the pleasure was mine. I have a few cooks which I failed to document at the time, yet look for the official word sometime in 2024!

Meet the Seven Days, Seven Sauces ☝🏿 above: The O.G.; The Ancestors; Dem Berries; Dang! Oh, Mango; Peachin' Ain't Easy; Pop Da Cherry; and Get Honey.

In related news, I may have a little problem ☝🏿

Beyond the picahna that I did one of the Barbecue Sundays at the house and the completely random apple pie baked beans, the other recipes are below. Try them out, and allow your parties to enjoy certified barbecue the way your friendly pitmaster envisioned them.


My favorite? Those brownies.
Best use of prep time and leftover meat? Texas Twinkies.
The one I should've taken back? The bratwurst poppers.

Anyway, try any of the recipes above or from past years. I'm going to keep giving y'all the game as long as you run with it and make each item your own. Be blessed, be safe, be good to each other, and tell everyone that every day is a GREAT day for Dub Shack BBQ!

See y'all in 2024!