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Nothing special here but I did want to run this test. Double batch of dough divided by 2. Also used a different sauce than normal. Next time I'll divide by 3 and tweak the sauce a bit. Also not thrilled with the board the pizza is sitting on, not enough contrast with the pizza dough. . The sauce was too watery. You can see how it mixed in with the shredded mozzarella cheese on the ham and black olives. On the one with green peppers I used a fresh mozzarella cheese ball that I sliced by hand so the watery sauce didn't effect the outcome as much. Sent from my XT1585 using Tapatalk

Cook as many times as you want at 350* or less before the burn in. You just need to do the burn in before you start doing high heat cooks. You can do a high heat cook while doing the burn in. Sent from my XT1585 using Tapatalk

Interesting on the red and green bag variety. I personally don't like huge pieces of lump. I consistently get better results with a bowl full md/lg sized pieces compared to XL pieces. That's both for low-n-slow or high heat cooks. I know I'm in the minority with this opinion. Sent from my XT1585 using Tapatalk

For me it's on at noon and I have to work today. Yea this sort of sucks. Sent from my XT1585 using Tapatalk

Great article and a great endorsement, congratulations. Sent from my XT1585 using Tapatalk

Excellent, glad you jumped aboard, you won't be sorry with the decision. I agree a lot of people put money into high end cars. I'm just a basic transportation kind of guy for cars but I love my KK's. . And don't worry you can't mess up a KK. Only one really messed up KK that we know about and that was extreme user abuse. The burn in sounds scarey but it's really no big deal. . My first KK I didn't get any notification until it was an hour away from my house. My second KK I got an initial notification and then another one the day before delivery to setup the delivery time. Most transactions work like my second one. . Sent from my XT1585 using Tapatalk

Grabbed myself 10 bags. Should last a couple of months anyway. Sent from my XT1585 using Tapatalk

Great idea on the chicken thighs. Delicious looking meal. Sent from my XT1585 using Tapatalk

. The upper grate doubles as a lower sear grate (flip it over down below) you just can't do it both at the same time but why would you want to anyway. Sent from my XT1585 using Tapatalk

If I got this correct 22" with high capacity dome, 23" with extra grate. I don't own either so I have no skin in the game but........ . My 19" is a high capacity dome my 16.5" is not. With that said you really want a high capacity dome especially if you want to do some baking. . The difference between 23" v. 22" is only half an inch on each side. Grab a ruler and check out half an inch, the difference is not worth talking about. 99% of cooks that won't fit a 22", won't fit on the 23" either, but the high capacity dome will definitely fit more up top and you can always buy the extra 3rd grate if you really feel it's needed. . Besides that diffusers and drip pans can sit directly on the lump basket handles. No need for an extra grate down below to hold them. . Sent from my XT1585 using Tapatalk

I too do not look at kamado cooking as a hobby any more than cooking on/in a stove/oven is a hobby. Right now it's all new and exciting to you and that may wear off some over time. Even if the new factor wears off you're still going to go back to cooking on a kamado every time you want a grilled or smoked meal. So much nicer to use a quality kamado for those times. . With that said, a lot of us are fairly addicted to kamado cooking and could probably throw our oven away if we had too and never really miss it. A KK will take that cake baking to a whole new level. Mrs skreef has done a triple layer carrot cake on the KK that was to die for and I'm not a big carrot cake fan. Sent from my XT1585 using Tapatalk

TY wilburpan - bummer on the wife but next time she's not going to be home for dinner put lamb on the menu. Sent from my XT1585 using Tapatalk

Nice salmon cook. Interesting using the frogmatt. Sent from my XT1585 using Tapatalk

If you look at the voting in the past that is a really true statement. I too was at a complete loss but I figured the standard cooks were going to be covered by other people and I wanted to challenge myself with something unique. Sent from my XT1585 using Tapatalk

TY tinyfish - another one of my search the Internet for pictures and go from there. Sent from my XT1585 using Tapatalk

I love my double bottom drip pan. I usually foil line it for easy cleanup. Acts as a drip pan and deflector all in one. Sent from my XT1585 using Tapatalk

All right I have to ask - What is a fiddle head? Sent from my XT1585 using Tapatalk

Over the last day or so we seemed to have a population explosion. There are now about 10 hummingbirds. I took the feeder down today for a few minutes so I could raise the hanger a little bit. They were mad as hell and was dive bombing my head - LOL . At the end of last summer my second feeder broke. Next weekend I need to go buy a new one. The feeders I use are fairly large, have a glass reservoir with a wide mouth so you can easily get a bottle brush down in them. I hope I can find another one like it next weekend. Sent from my XT1585 using Tapatalk

TY everyone - very tasty and I was very pleased with the way the money shot came out. Sent from my XT1585 using Tapatalk

My challenge cook for May. . A stack of lamb, potato, and cheese layers served with a tomato sauce. . . . . Got the 19" KK flying low and stable. . . I made a pesto style feta cheese spread. . . Simmering the tomato sauce. . . Pre melted some Muenster cheese. I tried doing it in a pan but that was a complete pain. Then my brain started working and I threw it on the 200* KK for a few minutes. . . Parboiled some monster potatoes until just Al Dente. Peeled and cut into potato disks. Griddle seared to crisp them up a bit then put them in the KK to finish cooking. . . Seasoned lamb patties griddle seared. . . Nows the fun part, building the Napoleon. Start with a potato disk and feta cheese spread. . Add Muenster cheese. . Lamb patty and feta cheese spread. . More lamb, potatoes and cheese to finish it. . . Put that in the KK for a few minutes to melt the cheese a bit. . . Served with tomato sauce. . . I hope you enjoyed this cook because the Reef's loved it Sent from my XT1585 using Tapatalk

Nice looking dinner. I like that drumstick holder. Sent from my XT1585 using Tapatalk

Looks tasty. Really good picture, no shame in posting that. I really liked the CoffeeChar and wish it was easier to get in smaller quantities. Sent from my XT1585 using Tapatalk

TY everyone - best thing about the challenges is I get to try out some meals I probably wouldn't normally take a chance on. Sent from my XT1585 using Tapatalk

TY everyone - best thing about the challenges is I get to try out some meals I probably wouldn't normally take a chance on. Sent from my XT1585 using Tapatalk

TY tony b - the KK owners do really well in the monthly challenges and we are basically dominating the top slots for the overall scores. Sent from my XT1585 using Tapatalk