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This spider was working hard on this web. I was walking through that area an hour or so prior to seeing this. I almost walked right into it. Amazing that it could build such an intricate web so quickly. The anchor points are on an umbrella that is 8' tall and my gazebo roof which is 10' away from the umbrella.

Last night my wife wanted pork tenderloin. I decided to butterfly it and spread cream cheese on the inside followed by some powdered ranch dressing, thyme, basil, salt, purple crack and roasted garlic (I saw this on a website somewhere and thought it sounded good. On the Guru maybe). I rolled it up then laid out bacon strips on the butchers twine and tied it up. I put some butter pecan rub on the outside then into the KK at 350 degrees with a chunk of pecan and hickory. I pulled it at 145 degrees. It turned out amazing!!

After much anticipation, the new 32 terra blue arrived yesterday. I had hoped to get several pictures of the uncrating process, but my father in law and the delivery guy were pretty anxious to see the contents as well. Hope to get the first cook going this afternoon.

The flank steak gets a nice dose of salty and tropical flavors combined from sweet honey and pineapple juice. Marinate for 45 minutes and grill or go with the skillet/oven method (sear in the skillet then finish baking in the oven). Steak feels decadent, and you might be wondering how it’s considered healthy, but with simple ingredients and without going overboard on portions, it’s totally doable. Ingredients 1¼ lb. flank steak 2 Tbsp. reduced-sodium soy sauce or tamari sauce (gluten-free) 1 Tbsp. fresh ginger, finely chopped 2 green onions or scallions, finely sliced ⅓ cup pineapple juice 1 Tbsp. honey 1 Tbsp. fresh garlic, finely chopped Part 1: Preparing the Marinade Mix the first 6 ingredients in a resealable plastic bag and mix together. Part 2: Preparing the Meat Marinate flank steak in the bag for 30 minutes. Prepare the grill, griddle or skillet. Part 3: Grill Meat Over medium-high heat, grill one side until meat is seared (7–8 minutes) Part 5: Drizzle marinade on the meat Pour marinade on meat as it cooks. Part 4: Grill the other side Turn the meat over. Sear the second side for about 5-6 minutes. Part 6: Cover with tin foil Let meat rest for 5 minutes. Part 7: Slice and serve Slice against the grain into thin slices and serve. Source recipe at: https://meal5.com/simple-healthy-recipes/how-to-make-hawaiian-marinated-flank-steak

Thought I would give this recipe a try I must say it did sound different but tasted ever so good .http://thesouthernladycooks.com/2014/04/06/apple-pie-with-peanut-butter-crumble/. on it goesand readyI need to have some now lol Outback kamado Bar and Grill

I picked up a 2.5 lb. pound brisket on my Fri. day trip. Normally I wouldn't do this but knowing the KK there would be no worries about drying out this small piece of meat. On the grill at 225F at 9:45 AM. BTW, this beef was organically raised without hormones, etc. and was only grass fed. Several hours later when the IT was 165F I wrapped the brisket in brown paper. No pixs but was I surprised at how much it had shrunk before wrapping. Done 203 F and 10:45 PM. About 15 mins later, unwrapped. Sliced. Plated. In some pixs the brisket may appear dry but it was not. I'd do this one again.:)

I did a 13 pounder Saturday, it was my best ever. Because it was Prime. And the technique, of course. Prime is expensive, but, how often do you smoke a brisket? It was a party for my staff, they have busted their asses and really performed lately. I wanted the best I could do for them. I decided on Saturday, this being the best brisket ever, that from now on it's Prime only. Across a lifetime of smoking briskets, it's not too expensive. And the results are incredible. I had a competition bbq'er at the party, who opined that NO ONE smoked a better brisket than his Dad. Reluctantly, he admitted this one was better. I don't think it was me, it was the grade of meat. When you smoke a brisket, you want to enjoy it, you want your family, guests, and friends to enjoy it. You don't do it everyday. Spend the money, buy Prime, and luxuriate in the experience! And use a good technique...

It must have been a busy night with lots of bugs. He has some repairs to do! This was last night.