two problems with smoking turkey. It's hard to keep them lit and they won't hardly fit in the bowl of my pipe.

Now that is a deep fried turkey!

must be posted in a coffee shop.

A thought for contemplation this week: Is there a nation, in the history of the world, that has been more blessed than the US? Probably not. Possibly debatable, but the US would be on anyone's short list, for those that would want to quibble. Question for contemplation: As a nation, or as an individual, is our gratitude proportional to our blessings? It's a serious question. If our blessings have outrun our gratitude, then we have some work to do in he way of an attitude adjustment. My suspicion

a 23 year nightmare.

Talked with Tony today. He's glad to be home and continues to express his thanks for the support and caring from forum members. He's doing much better, but has got a way to go. Docs have told him to be still for a couple of weeks then he's start a cardio rehab program. Tony is looking forward to getting back on the forum when he's built back some strength.

I'm glad for this thread. Today I am going to brine a turkey breast and a chicken, holding another turkey breast and chicken in reserve too cook in the next day or so. I only have one experience brining poultry and it was a few years ago. I brined some chickens, but didn't use any sugar. I thought the meat was too salty, but my guests thought it was good. This time, I am cutting the amount of salt in half to see if that makes the product suit my tastes.

apple wood smoked chicken and kielbasa

Haven't talked with Tony since he has gotten home, but am happy to say he's been discharged from the hospital. I know he is happy about that.

very cool BSM.