Happy Birthday!

To the Estados Unidos, and more importantly, to mckitterick! A grateful nation waves the bloody stumps of its hands, blown off in celebration of your natal anniversary, in your general direction!

(Exit stage left, singing "God bless Vespucciland . . .")

Firing a Bacon Explosion in Defense of Liberty

So since we decided to stay home last night, I am quite sure Lawrence had no rain at all. You're welcome.

Today we are heading to the wilds of Leawood, KS, to eat and chat and watch the city try to blow parts of itself up. Rohanna has made her green rice, Dragonet has green beans and dip, and I have a Bacon Explosion™ in the smoker. This particular variety is made with half Mendolia's Italian sausare and half ground bison (thanks for the tip, Tully!), along with 8 or 10 cloves of garlic chopped up and mixed in wiith the filling. I am using Stubb's Chili-Lime rub, which just sounded goood, and Beryant's original sauce, because. And, of course, bacon. Should be out of the smoker a bit after 5, then off to the fun.


Here's a little something for the day.

And another, since y'all been so good.