Let the games begin fellas! The girl is still sleeping...I'm up early trying to gameplan for today and tomorrow. I would love to hear your grilling ideas and drinking combos.
HAPPY 4th of JULY MICHIGAN FAMILY!!
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OT-The 4th of July Grilling/Drinking Thread
July 3rd, 2011 at 7:48 AM
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OT-The 4th of July Grilling/Drinking Thread
July 3rd, 2011 at 8:12 AM | 
Simple Plan
Simple Plan
July 3rd, 2011 at 8:20 AM |
Dont forget to blow some
Dont forget to blow some
Dont forget to blow some stuff up while drinking....far more fun than sober.
Reality is an illusion created by an unsafe drop in blood alcohol levels that exposes one to the idiocy of others.
July 3rd, 2011 at 1:42 PM |
Amendment: After eating and
Amendment: After eating and
Amendment: After eating and drinking some, I will blow up some stuff.
Semper Fidelis
July 3rd, 2011 at 8:19 AM |
Duty
Duty
I got "lucky" and pulled duty for today and the 5th. Tomorrow I'm sure my wife will put me back on "duty" and stand my eternal watch on my kids. Happy forth all, If you see a Brit don't forget to point and laugh.
Fuck it, Dude, let's go bowling.
July 3rd, 2011 at 8:24 AM |
I'm upsizing my grill.
I'm upsizing my grill.
Love & Hate are horns on the same goat.
July 3rd, 2011 at 8:27 AM |
Still a classic
Still a classic
Love & Hate are horns on the same goat.
July 3rd, 2011 at 8:27 AM |
BBQ
BBQ
I'm laying in my hammock, I have a pork shoulder in my homemade smoker and plenty of good cold beer to keep me hydrated while I wait for some delicious pulled pork. It's going to be a good day.
"When your team is winning, be ready to be tough, because winning can make you soft. On the other hand, when your team is losing, stick by them. Keep believing." - Bo Schembechler
July 3rd, 2011 at 9:02 AM |
Sounds good...
Sounds good...
We're smoking some ribs later today. The smell of smoking meat is the smell of wellbeing. Go Blue.
We're gonna play with toughness, we're gonna be responsible and we're gonna play with toughness. This is Michigan.
July 3rd, 2011 at 8:58 AM |
Your paper
Your paper
Was caused by tonight?
July 3rd, 2011 at 1:33 PM |
Better here
Better here
Than in your paper.
"I love him, he's a great coach, he's a great mentor, he's a great friend. He's every single thing you want a college coach to be, and he does it flawlessly." -David Molk
July 3rd, 2011 at 9:04 AM |
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posted from iPhone
No major plans today. Hit the lake yesterday with some friends for a BBQ and today won't be much different. I just wish I had Tuesday off...
As for booze, sticking with my summer drink of choice: Hendrick's gin and soda with a lime.
July 3rd, 2011 at 9:26 AM |
I've been a strict vegetarian
I've been a strict vegetarian
I've been a strict vegetarian for years (I know) but for Memorial Day I was assigned to buy/cook the ribs for my family. I asked Twitter for good recipes and came back with UMTailgate's: http://www.umtailgate.com/blog/2008/9/5/make-your-own-damn-ribs.html
I didn't make the glaze--I just used the rub--but my family said they were the best ribs they've ever had. I'm making them again tomorrow!
Also I have a case of Summer Shandy I've been working on all weekend. Have a great weekend guys!
You'll be better and you'll be smarter and more grown-up and a better daughter. . .
July 3rd, 2011 at 9:37 AM |
8:00 pm tonight I will begin a 14-18 hour smoke on a
8:00 pm tonight I will begin a 14-18 hour smoke on a
20 pound Pork Shoulder/Boston Butt, Live in Columbus; new neighbors just moved in from PA we will be drinking in the Buckeye Schadenfreude all night and day...
Anyone have any suggestions on beer to drink?
July 3rd, 2011 at 10:41 AM |
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posted from iPhone
Arcadia Whitsun Ale. Better than Oberon by a mile.
July 3rd, 2011 at 11:16 AM |
Haha........that is an
Haha........that is an
Haha........that is an outright lie.
July 3rd, 2011 at 11:33 AM |
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posted from iPhone
To each their own! Oberon is severely overrated, IMO.
July 3rd, 2011 at 3:38 PM |
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posted from iPhone
I was brought up to drink busch and natty.....
-I Cannot Be Killed By Conventional Weapons
July 3rd, 2011 at 3:44 PM |
Oberon is very overrated, but
Oberon is very overrated, but
Oberon is very overrated (this year's tastes like freaking alcohol straight up), but I've never liked an Arcadia beer.
For today, goodbye. For tomorrow, good luck. And forever, Go Blue.
July 3rd, 2011 at 8:58 PM |
Dear Oberon haters: go fuck
Dear Oberon haters: go fuck
Dear Oberon haters: go fuck yourselves. It was nearly 90 today, and ice cold Oberon cured all ills.
Not that I loved Rich Rod less, but that I loved Michigan more.
July 4th, 2011 at 1:08 AM |
Because clearly no other
Because clearly no other
Because clearly no other beers can be chilled. Oberon isn't bad, but it's just not the best beer ever like it's made out to be.
For today, goodbye. For tomorrow, good luck. And forever, Go Blue.
July 3rd, 2011 at 9:38 AM |
Getting it started
Getting it started
First, I got the morning going by adding some leftover pulled pork to my scrambled eggs. Next up will smoking some ribs. Low and slow my friends. For the best advice and information on grilling, checkout www.amazingribs.com. Fabulous.
And will be finishing it off with some Oberon. Even in Virginia, we can get it! God Bless America!
"Some people say soccer is America's sport. I say 'BULLSHIT"!! Football's America's sport!"- Bo Schembechler, Football Camp 1995
July 3rd, 2011 at 10:46 AM |
G'donya
G'donya
I made pulled chicken yesterday. Had the bird on the smoker for about 4.5 hours. Best I've ever done.
I like the addition of pulled pork to eggs. I've got some leftover chicken -- breakfast, here I come.
"If life is the road, then Ohio is simply a place to stop for gas." -- Scott Burgess, Detroit News, 9/16/2010
July 3rd, 2011 at 10:10 AM |
If you want a craft beer this list should help you out
If you want a craft beer this list should help you out
I personally would pick Oberon or a nice summer seasonal, but if always depends on what you are cooking.
Note that Bell's and Founders did remarkably well.
http://www.homebrewersassociation.org/pages/community/news/show?title=20...
July 3rd, 2011 at 10:50 AM |
Happy 4th
Happy 4th
I am going to be grilling up the flank steaks that are now in my refrigerator, marinating in homemade chimichurri sauce. In case anyone reading this thread is interested in making his or her own homemade chimichurri sauce, here is the recipe:
Ingredients:
1 bunch of cilantro
1 bunch of Italian parsley
6-8 good-sized cloves of garlic
1 red chili pepper
1/2 tsp. coarse salt
1/2 tsp. fresh-ground black pepper
1/4 tsp. of red pepper flakes
1/3 cup of white vinegar
1/3 cup of water
Directions:
Tear or cut the leaves off the parsley, cilantro, and mint stems. Discard the stems. Finely chop the leaves and drop them into a medium-sized mixing bowl. Mince and add the garlic. Seed and finely-chop the pepper, add it to the bowl. Add in your salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Softly whisk everything together. Now add the liquids and vigorously whisk the entire mixture for a few minutes until combined (the sauce will be watery).
Note: you can do this much more quickly in a blender, but if you do that, be sure to use a lower speed or else the whole thing will immulsify.
"You will suffer humiliation when the team from my area defeats the team from your area." -- The Onion
July 3rd, 2011 at 11:18 AM |
Home brews and brats today and tomorrw
Home brews and brats today and tomorrw
Took Tuesday off to have a cook out for out of town friends being in town and that will be celebrated with more beer.
Throughout all of it Jameson will be consumed with one ice cube a glass
I piss excellence and poop gold
July 3rd, 2011 at 11:24 AM |
Yes to the Homebrews
Yes to the Homebrews
I knew I was doing myself a solid by brewing a double batch of lager and a double batch of American wheat last fall. Tis the season to enjoy lighter brews while the IPAs and Imperial Stouts set up for the football season.
Brewer. Wolverine.
July 3rd, 2011 at 11:36 AM |
amen to that
amen to that
I'm deliberating on what I want to do for my next brew right now. I may get something brewed and bottle aged for the holidays. We'll see. Until then it'll be a Milk Stout for fball season
I piss excellence and poop gold
July 3rd, 2011 at 11:33 AM |
It's already the 4th in here
It's already the 4th in here
It's already the 4th in here in Korea. Had raw beef bibimbap for dinner. Cooked meat is overrated. Soaking my liver in soju now. Looking forward to the dirty looks I'll get when the neighbors wake up and see the stars and stripes flying.
July 3rd, 2011 at 11:44 AM |
Two 14lb pork butts...
Two 14lb pork butts...
Went on the smoker at midnight. Should be coming off in about 2hours. Mmmm... smokey goodness. Pulled pork all around this afternoon. Oh and beer... lots and lots of beer.
July 3rd, 2011 at 12:26 PM |
Kayaking with a 12-pack
Kayaking with a 12-pack
I'm leaving now to kayak through Browns :Lake, Vandercook and up the Grande River here in Jackson. Got beer and foor and sunscreen and beautiful blonde in her own kayak. Does it get any better??
What the mind can conceive and believe, the mind can achieve and...Those Who Stay WILL Be Champions.
July 3rd, 2011 at 12:52 PM |
"Better"?
"Better"?
A beautiful blonde in YOUR kayak? Or, perhaps, a beautiful blonde (joining you) in your sleeping bag?
"If life is the road, then Ohio is simply a place to stop for gas." -- Scott Burgess, Detroit News, 9/16/2010
July 3rd, 2011 at 5:14 PM |
Used to go on a canoe as a
Used to go on a canoe as a
Used to go on a canoe as a kid on those lakes. Lots of fun.
Semper Fidelis
July 3rd, 2011 at 12:37 PM |
I'm throwing a bash. Definitely drinking some badass.
"When your team is winning, be ready to be tough, because winning can make you soft. On the other hand, when your team is losing, stick by them. Keep believing."
July 3rd, 2011 at 1:00 PM |
Feeling Lazy
Feeling Lazy
Chicken salad from Produce Station and Diet Coke. Yeah, I'm boring.
"Thanks Christopher I will get on it ASAP.... Happy Easter to you as well!! Go Bucks!! jt"
July 3rd, 2011 at 1:05 PM |
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Sent From My Commodore 64
July 3rd, 2011 at 10:27 PM |
They look tasty.
They look tasty.
They look tasty.
Abort, Retry, Fail?
July 3rd, 2011 at 2:05 PM |
I have a bunch of friends
I have a bunch of friends
I have a bunch of friends coming over tomorrow afternoon. Mostly cooking chops and brats but I might marinade some chinken in lemon, garlic and cilantro and other seasoning for about 45min, I wont be drinking until after the fireworks since I have to drive with my daughter so she can see them for the first. When she goes to bed on the other hand I'll enjoy a few adult beverages
July 3rd, 2011 at 2:23 PM |
Is that an Asian recipe?
Is that an Asian recipe?
Is that an Asian recipe?
Avatar is a reference to this. Go Blue!
July 4th, 2011 at 10:46 AM |
It was just something I threw
It was just something I threw
It was just something I threw together for memorial day, it was a pretty big hit so I guess I'll keep making it.
I cooked for a living for 8 1/2 years. Mostly at sports bars and small restraunts. Each place I worked I left with new tricks an ideas, I love to cook but got tired of cooking the same thing every day.
July 3rd, 2011 at 2:39 PM |
Woohoo!
Woohoo!
I turn 21 at midnight!!
July 4th, 2011 at 10:47 AM |
Happy Birthday. DOn't get
Happy Birthday. DOn't get
Happy Birthday. DOn't get into too much trouble
July 3rd, 2011 at 4:30 PM |
Smokin a brisket tomorrow, an
Smokin a brisket tomorrow, an
Smokin a brisket tomorrow, an all day thing, grill and drink, drink and grill....beer, wine(pinot noir) and scotch for later...multispice rub on the meat, and baste with vinegar, beer, various spices, and smoke with hickory....can't wait!!
"Prejudiced? Partial? You better b'leeve I am. Michigan football is a religion and Saturday's the holy day of obligation." Bob Ufer
July 3rd, 2011 at 4:52 PM |
Show love for the troops
Show love for the troops
cuz I loves me some freedom and independence.
Gourmet chili dogs&sausages, tater tots, homemade mac&cheese, chocolate malts, and smores for later. the kids love me. for the adults, grey goose&homemade lemonade and lots of explosives.
have a great fourth! GO BLUE
YaBoyBlue
July 3rd, 2011 at 5:13 PM |
Beer Can Chicken
Beer Can Chicken
Gonna put a couple of chickens on in a little bit!
July 3rd, 2011 at 6:35 PM |
Feels un-american to grill
Feels un-american to grill
Feels un-american to grill anything other than burgers, dogs, or steaks, but I've got a 2 1/2 lb wild alaskan salmon going on a cedar plank tomorrow. Honey, dijon, lime, white wine vinegar garlic and leek to top it off; just need to find something to wash it down. After 22 of the 24 pk of Leine's summer shandy my wife bought, I'm bloody sick of it.
July 3rd, 2011 at 7:04 PM |
Tommorow morning:
fire up
Tommorow morning:
fire up
Tommorow morning:
fire up the new smoker and toss in a 6 lbs brisket. Beers until the meat is done. Corn and homemade slaw to go along with it.
"If what you did yesterday still looks big to you, you haven't done much today"
July 3rd, 2011 at 8:13 PM |
Not trying to brag here, just
Not trying to brag here, just
Not trying to brag here, just telling my story. I got up at 5 am, no exaggeration. Started up the smoker and threw on the beef brisket (which had marinated with q dry rub overnight). I also had two pork tenderloins and two whole chickens, with asparagus and corn cob. As If that couldn't get any better, I had a minikeg of Oberon with a cooler full of Two Hearted. This has Been the best day of my life. I wish this had been my wedding.
Not that I loved Rich Rod less, but that I loved Michigan more.
July 3rd, 2011 at 10:03 PM |
That does sound pretty BA.
That does sound pretty BA.
That does sound pretty BA. How many people were you cooking for?
"If what you did yesterday still looks big to you, you haven't done much today"
July 4th, 2011 at 8:10 AM |
12 plus the obligatory
12 plus the obligatory
12 plus the obligatory leftovers
Not that I loved Rich Rod less, but that I loved Michigan more.
July 3rd, 2011 at 8:20 PM |
More crappy/fair beer today.
More crappy/fair beer today.
More crappy/fair beer today. Cool story though, I broke an OSU bottle opener that plays (played) Carmen. I felt bad originally since it's obviously not mine, but whatever.
"We bring you to Michigan to take care of Michigan; your job is to protect that block M."
-Carol Hutchins
I will grill some burgers and hot dogs, then I will eat some. I will chill some beer then I will drink some. Keep It Simple Stupid (KISS)
Happy Fourth of July weekend all.
Semper Fidelis