BARDSLJR Posted March 28, 2020 Report Posted March 28, 2020 Well folks, I don't know where you are, but here in Denver we are on pretty strict lock-down and self quarantine. My Fitness Center and my Tennis Club are closed for at least the next 60 (probably 90, maybe more) days. We are in self--imposed house arrest, rapidly discovering which liquor stores deliver and how to use Instacart. But you know, since you can't sit on the porch and have a glass of wine with your friends and neighbors, you still want to reach out and have some sense of communion and community. And you have to DO SOMETHING with your time, right? So, okay, today I made babyback ribs and sauce for all my neighbors up and down the streets: it gave me something to do between noon and 6PM, and I have a half-dozen or so very appreciative friends and neighbors. So I don't consider barbecue a solo sport or activity, and maybe in these trying times your friends and neighbors would appreciate reaching out with the gift of smoked meat and such. The before and after, shown below. Also my "mother" bbq sauce recipe- I never make this exactly the same way twice, but this is the base I start with. Johnny Harris BBQ sauce- Jim's version Feb 2007.doc 11
Aussie Ora Posted March 28, 2020 Report Posted March 28, 2020 Good onya mate awesome effort Well folks, I don't know where you are, but here in Denver we are on pretty strict lock-down and self quarantine. My Fitness Center and my Tennis Club are closed for at least the next 60 (probably 90, maybe more) days. We are in self--imposed house arrest, rapidly discovering which liquor stores deliver and how to use Instacart. But you know, since you can't sit on the porch and have a glass of wine with your friends and neighbors, you still want to reach out and have some sense of communion and community. And you have to DO SOMETHING with your time, right? So, okay, today I made babyback ribs and sauce for all my neighbors up and down the streets: it gave me something to do between noon and 6PM, and I have a half-dozen or so very appreciative friends and neighbors. So I don't consider barbecue a solo sport or activity, and maybe in these trying times your friends and neighbors would appreciate reaching out with the gift of smoked meat and such. The before and after, shown below. Also my "mother" bbq sauce recipe- I never make this exactly the same way twice, but this is the base I start with.Johnny Harris BBQ sauce- Jim's version Feb 2007.doc Sent from my SM-T835 using Tapatalk 3
BARDSLJR Posted March 28, 2020 Author Report Posted March 28, 2020 Thanks "mate", and hope to get down there and visit with you and my Aussie distant relatives, who I think are fairly famous motorcycle racers....Have always felt a connection with my Aussie and Kiwi mates down there. 1
Tyrus Posted March 28, 2020 Report Posted March 28, 2020 They look great, a kind way to remember your neighbors. Any houses for sale on your street 1 2
Basher Posted March 28, 2020 Report Posted March 28, 2020 Superb bard, I love it.Been listening to a few books recently about community engagement.Turns out, it’s almost as important for humans as air and water........ and ribs!These are fabulous moments when we can step up to help, awaken from our boring lives!Maybe not fabulous moments, but you know what I mean.Well done bard.Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 2
Paul Posted March 28, 2020 Report Posted March 28, 2020 Putting smiles on faces and food in bellies! Good job!! 2
Bruce Pearson Posted March 29, 2020 Report Posted March 29, 2020 What a great idea those ribs look delicious and I’m sure your neighbors are a happy group of people. If I did that in my neighborhood I’d have to grill mostly vegetables most of my neighbors are vegetarians lol 1 4
BARDSLJR Posted March 31, 2020 Author Report Posted March 31, 2020 One could do that, and I love vegetables, too, but somehow I think showing up with a plate of smoked, grilled eggplant (yum!) would not have the same salutory effect. 2 2
Bruce Pearson Posted March 31, 2020 Report Posted March 31, 2020 I agree with that, nothing like a plate of ribs or a nice tri tip or a nice juicy steak. Now I’m making myself hungry for some meat guess I’ll go check the freezer. Everybody stay safe and happy grilling. 2
Braai-Q Posted March 31, 2020 Report Posted March 31, 2020 Lovely gesture. That's made me particularly hungry.
tony b Posted March 31, 2020 Report Posted March 31, 2020 @Braai-Q - where you been, bro? We haven't heard from you in a bit. Plus, digging the pooch in the KK avatar. He's a sweetie!
BARDSLJR Posted March 31, 2020 Author Report Posted March 31, 2020 I could post pictures of the duck/andouille gumbo I am doing later this week, but I do not think it would be as impressive.....thank you, Lafayette, Louisiana. 1 1
