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First I of all Happy Holidays to all.. and of course I hope you are all cooking for your friends and family and eating great food.. This month in Bali started out rather unusually with a rather large 9,944 ft volcano interrupting about 50-60 miles from my house. This closed the airport and left my wife and son stranded in Bangkok for a week and stopped the flow of almost 30,000 tourists a day from coming and going. While the ash was not very apparent because it was raining multiple times a day, and there was no noticeable smell from the smoke. I suddenly had pretty severe respiratory issues. I had never heard of VOG before but VOG is created when volcanic gases mostly sulphur oxides mostly sulfur dioxide (SO2) react with sunlight, oxygen and moisture. The result includes sulfuric acid and other sulfates that cause lots of problems. Common symptoms are Headaches, watery eyes, sore throat, breathing difficulties / asthma attacks. It caused havoc with my asthma and I needed to retreat to Surabaya to the factory but it seems that I had unknowingly breathed enough sulfuric acid that my cough stayed with me.. NO fun at all to say the least. The next problem is the ash is silica and basically glass.. also dangerous to breath and bad for your eyes.. Best to just leave, I flew to the States mid-month and am hoping the volcano either erupts and blows completely relieving the pressure, or just goes back to sleep before I go back after the new year. Still taking meds to stop my coughing every 12 hours but am feeling much better.. How has your month been?

A little bit of curiosity wasn't going to kill this cat but bashing my KK about might!

At my SIL's, so no KK, but was an epic Christmas dinner nonetheless. Wild mushroom soup, prime rib, roasted cauliflower and mac & cheese.

Loving this argentinian style of cooking got my butcher to cut up some beef ribs in strips. .gave them some salt and pc ..made up my own version of chimchurrie. ...then I gave the ribs a coating..got the coals happening an threw on some butter corn on the outer..on go the ribs with a couple of snags..then threw the corn on direct looking good..and plated quickest beef ribs I've ever done lol. Outback kamado Bar and Grill

My new friends arrived yesterday and I couldn't be happier. This is a short picture story to introduce you to them and give you a feel for the differences between the 23 Ultimate and the new 21 Supreme. First, I have to cede to Dennis and refer you to his photos and announcement here: Here is a picture of the two of them installed at our home in England. They are looking pretty and our "ODK" will get a lick of paint or tiles in the summer to provide a more suitable setting. Here is a shot to show off the 21's manly shoulders And the 23's rounded belly by comparison The main grates don't look too different to each other in terms of surface area But the baking stones do! I've left the heat deflectors in their packaging for the moment because so few of you seem to use them! And here is a comparison between the fire baskets and the drip pans And finally, the view that I am so lucky to have just outside my door I will post any additional differences as I find them. Do ask if there are any photos you would like or things that you want to know about them.

Smoked with pecan and hickory I just love that combination [emoji16] Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

Didn’t quite get the smoke ring but it was a very good first try. Pretty juicy and great flavored bark. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

It turned out pretty warm to day so went to the beach for a swim and decided on just ham and salad .it's just the two of us but I got fresh cherries that need using so decided on a cherry cobbler. Outback kamado Bar and Grill

I really like that picture of the brisket on the cutting board.Nice looking meal yum

You could use the handle on a hammer and bend back the left handle .but wait till its no longer shiny lol Outback kamado Bar and Grill

Very nice. Can't wait to see some of the New Years pics.

Prime rib looks great! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Now if I could just find some more people to feed[emoji23] Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

Unfortunately it’s just us and out 8 year old. We moved from Michigan 10 years ago where all our family is and I just can’t seem adjust my cooking habits [emoji51] Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

Oh, wow, I like the look of that feast. [emoji4][emoji4]

[emoji319]Dennis, All the Best to You and Your Family for 2018.[emoji4] While those pixs you posted are very beautiful, the situation is even more dangerous than I imagined. [emoji44] VOG, who would have guessed. It is great to hear that you are on the mend. Let the trend continue.[emoji4]

]What a great way to spend Xmas.[emoji4][emoji4][emoji4]

That "cobbler" looks more like a claflouti? Regardless of the name, it looks tasty.

Aussie, you are right never to much dessert lol.

Hope you all have a great time and cook great things for me to see lol Outback kamado Bar and Grill

Thanks all. I am having a great time playing with my new toys. In response to @Grant's question, yes the 21" has a lower, main and upper grate. I wondered if the 23" baking stone would fit on the main grate in the 21". It doesn't.

Started baking, got the first round done; 6 dozen 'pin-wheels' (pic attached), 7 dozen Italian wedding cookies, 8 loaves friendship bread.. the pinwheels are a baking powder biscuit dough; cinnamon/sugar & brown sugar - super when heated w/ butter.

This has been a quick trip for this sign . it departed Perth international yesterday if this was posted one or two days earlier I would have had it for Christmas amazing but everyone is on holidays now lol .definitely looks like if you get a parcel to Chicago it's the quickest route to Perth via Japan just have to dodge rocket man lol Outback kamado Bar and Grill

An oven loaf of Pain au Bacon. That’s right, Bacon Bread! Keeps the vegetarians away...