Thanks for the info John. I really appreciate your perspective and first-hand reports. Be safe!

I don't get a chance to enjoy a morning coffee and cigar as often as I'd like, but when I do I reach for PLPC or Bolivar Coronas Jr. I too like the size of the petite corona as a morning smoke. Although these are getting harder to find, I have a stash from a @jfields inspired buying spree a...

There's an Aldi grocery store near my office, it's like an outlet store for food. I've started shopping there more often, and yesterday afternoon I went in search of something for dinner. I found a butterflied boneless leg of lamb, a couple bottles of Italian wine, veggies, and goat cheese...

Who do I send my sticks to? :)

PLPCs are my favorite cigar. They're relatively inexpensive, and they age very well. Even in bad production years, they are still pretty good. The flavor is medium, so not a bad first cigar for your son, but enough flavor to keep connoisseurs interested. And they come 50 to a box, so you...

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Weeknight experiment: grilled leg of lamb, roasted fennel, red onion, tomato and Kalamata olives. Surprisingly good!

I'd be doing better if I didn't actively manage my team!

I just filled my barrel with the first batch. It's been soaking with water for 24 hours without any leaking, so I decided it was ready. After considering the options at the local markets, I found some Virginia Lightning brand corn whiskey, although it's probably moonshine. The back of the...

My wife bought me a 2L barrel for my birthday and I'm considering options for the first use. Do you guys have any advice for a mini-barrel noob?

Thanks John!

Yesterday was the annual company Memorial Day BBQ. After a couple trial runs, I tweaked my plan to make Duck Three Ways: cold smoked and pan seared duck breast, duck leg confit, and crispy skin chips; served with duck demi glace and grilled fennel and orange slaw. Roasting carcasses for demi...

Nice setup!

Thanks guys!