Fall brings not only Halloween but also football and basketball with it. I thought I’d bring sports and the Halloween spirit together in this post thanks to Sizzlin’ Sauces’ Howlin’ Hollar, my tabletop grill, and a package of chicken drumsticks.
Hot Toddy, Hotter Bite
If you’re looking for a fun twist on the hot toddy to counter karmic vengeance, try my version with CaJohn’s Frostbite.
Meet the World’s Smallest Chile Ristra
By creating what he thinks is the smallest ristra in the world, our own Harald Zoschke has established sort of an anti-record.
Smoked Pumpkin Soup with Bacon
If you’re looking to explore the savory side of smoked pumpkin instead of the sweet (like we did with the smoked pumpkin pie), soup is a great start, especially as fall kicks into full gear.
Maple Smoked Pumpkin Pie
Building on my happiness with smoked pumpkin, I got a little more ambitious a few years ago: smoked pumpkin pie with maple syrup.
Gourdenstein: How to Make Smoked Pumpkin
I’ve smoked Gourdzilla, normal-sized carving pumpkins, and, of course, sugar pumpkins. Which, by the way, work the best of the three. Sugar pumpkins are the ones used for pumpkin pie, have plenty of seeds in them, and they smoke a lot more thoroughly due to their small size. Every Halloween I try something new with the finished pumpkin. The results have generally been good and I’ll share the old and new concoctions each week leading up to Halloween.
Can Beer Make You Smarter?
Apparently, beer is great for writer’s block if you’re a young mouse. At least, according to a recent scientific study, anyway.
