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I think this is a good solution to the problem. Both of my dogs literally vacuum up their kibble. One of the reasons that I feed them 3 times a day instead of once or twice. I believe that it helps with weight control. Now, if I could only find a bowl like that for me - LOL!!

I had a never ending sinus problem this winter, too! Went through 2 rounds of antibiotics over the course of 2 months. So I "feel your pain." If you remember the assassination attempt on Reagan back in the day. One of the side casualties was Jim Brady. He was a gourmet cook. His gunshot injury to his brain left him with almost no sense of smell or taste. I literally cried when I read that, as I could only imagine what life would be like, having such a passion for food and wine, and to have it taken away from you like that, through no fault of your own. Tragic!

ABTs Looks like you're getting the hang of this! How did you do the ribs?

All over this one! I live in the land of heritage pigs, so I'm seriously down with some Kurobuta. It's NOT the other white meat!!!

Just a bit of feedback on Trex. It's not 100% maintenance free. Over the last few years, I have developed a lichen problem on it. Have tried various treatments to eliminate it, but most recommended chemical treatments are so harsh that they'll kill everything it contacts, so I've just learned to put up with some of it. YMMV.

Glad to see that it came out well. And, gotta pat myself on the back for nailing the cooking time!

I see Purple Crack eggs! You're getting the weather we had earlier this week. It was 90F here for several days - completely unheard of in May. Today - it was rainy and 55F. Back to "normal" (whatever that means anymore!!) by Sunday - low to mid 70Fs.

Great! Welcome to the KK Family. Like MacKenzie said, we LOVE pictures of the arrival and first cooks! One last thing, if you didn't do this in your order - Get as much Coco Charcoal and Coffee Wood chunks and charcoal as will fit on your pallet(s). Cheapest you will ever pay for it, and we all love this stuff. Nothing else like it out there to cook with.

Sounds like you've gotta plan. Can't wait to see pics of the final results!

Are you going to use the basket splitter for 2 zone heating or the full basket? The full basket will shorten the cooking time. Cooking temp can be anywhere from 225F up to 350F, depending on how much time you have for the cook. Obviously, the higher the temp, the shorter the cooking time. Most of us cook to the internal temperature (IT) of the meat, not strictly by time. For a pork butt, you want to shoot for an IT of 190F - 195F, pull the butt off the grill, wrap in foil, then a towel, stash in a cooler and let rest for at least 30 minute to allow the IT to get to 200F - 205F, for pulling/shredding. This technique will also hold the meat for up to a couple of hours, so the best advice is to start early and allow plenty of time for the cook, so as to not have hungry family/guests waiting for the butt to finish. You didn't say whether this butt is bone-in or out. That will have a big impact on cooking time. Bone-in takes longer. Also, this is a small butt, so it should cook faster that a full butt/shoulder. My best guess - at 225F - 250F, plan for about 4-6 hours, at 300F - 325F, plan on 2-4 hours.

Smarter than the average bear, eh, MacKenzie!

Very nice!

Wow, never had a bear in the backyard ,,, Yet! But, yesterday while working on the deck, I spotted 3 turkeys in the neighbor's backyard. Two were practically on his deck.

I got my 45 on, so I can rock on!

The Darth Vader of KKs!

^^ +1. My exact routine, except I just wait for like a 100F drop in dome temp to ensure that the charcoal is out.

@Aussie Ora -

Tasty looking legs, for sure. I'm a fan of Sucklebusters rubs, but I have to say that I've never used that one. Their SPG gets used in my kitchen almost daily! Love Hoochie Mama and Texas Gunpowder. I have the BAMM (Habanero rub) - but be aware, it's serious hot!

Sweet! Love Santa Maria style beef!

Beautiful work, Dennis.

They turn just about everything purple!

Nice pro shot of that plate, Charles! I would have never thought to pair lime with carrots?

Nice Purple Crack Eggs, ya'll! Take note Charles! It's all about the Crack!

Nice eggs, but WHAT - No Purple Crack??? DUDE!

Love David Chang! That episode with Bourdain at the Western Sizzler was priceless!