09/08/2026
First go at pastrami, I used the recipe from Aaron Palmers channel on YouTube, we then constructed Rueben sandwiches for dinner. Home made sauerkraut and Russian dressing. Only bought the bread and cheese, all in all it was excellent
10/07/2026
A little First Light brisket to celebrate Matariki, perfect pull apart, not grumpy with this one!
15/02/2026
First cook on the new Ironwood, it was a good test as we had to attend a show in the city. Possibly took the beef ribs a little too far, but there was surprisingly good marbling in a supermarket rack of ribs. Kbay rub, wrapped at 170 with some butter, rub and OG Sauce from Rum and Que. They were damn tasty though
27/12/2025
Family decided on chicken, tried a new "butter chicken" style rub, it aas a great meal
28/11/2025
Another early morning Blues and BBQ Festival
28/11/2025
Hell or Highwater BBQ is visiting Rotorua, weather is trying to behave for the Blues and BBQ Festival
19/11/2025
Feeding just me tonight and had a hankering for chicken. Stopped at the supermarket on the way home and picked up a small pack of nibbles and chucked a few them on Jnr. Singed a couple but hey I don't mind
09/11/2025
Stopped to pick dinner up at the supermarket and found these nice little lamb rump caps. Spent the afternoon resting in my K-Bay seasoning before getting a reverse sear with a light cherry smoke. They came out beautifully when served with a date and lemon couscous.
05/11/2025
Trying something a little different, marinated end of a pork loin roasted a 325F for an hour and a half. Served with curried roast kumara and bacon salad with homemade honey mustard dressing. The peanuts are for pretty.
26/10/2025
Family dinner, got the lamb leg hung, smells so good