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At Poll Worker training there was a discussion about handling credentialed observers. Me: What about ICE? Trainer: get their name and agency and call the Board of Elections. Me: So I can't just say "GTFO"? Trainer: get their name and agency and call the BOE Me (thinking): oh poop

Found 5 oz organic grass-fed beef fillets marked down to $6.50 each. Can't buy a hamburger for that. Spouse made a compound butter with blue cheese and chives. Resting here right off the grill. 🍽️🍜 #BBQmunity

Simple-ish dinner of Canellini puree (lots of garlic) on Sourdough Toast with chopped olives, sundried tomato and chili crisp. Chopped cilantro and freshly grated Parmesan. 🍽️🍜

After a weekend of keeping the puppy and myself amused, I made my sweetie a fun return home dish. Beef Braciole (stuffed beef bundles) served over Polenta. My plating and polenta cake game needs some work, but excellent flavor. 🍽️🍜

College Football Saturday so made Dr. Pepper Ribs. Marinated in DP overnight then sliced, rubbed and smoked over Cherry. Braised in more DP, butter, brown sugar and a little wing sauce. Finished brushing with Sweet Heat sauce thinned with DP. Yum 🍽️🍜 #BBQmunity #CFB

Guy dinner I guess as spouse out of town. Strip Steak, Baked beans, baked potato and broccoli slaw. Photo looks a little like Ponderosa circa 1995, but it's Prime grade Angus and wine from Napa. 🍽️🍜 #BBQmunity

Grilled Chicken marinated in pickle juice and Bok Choy drizzled with olive oil, salt and chili crisp. 🍽️🍜 #BBQmunity

NGL I stared at the 1kg $49 can of Luxardo cherries for a really long time trying to decide if we could drink enough cocktails before they went bad. I wrote off the 3kg can for $109 just out of this pic. 🍸

Pretty lucky to have a spouse that can mix cocktails and arrange flowers with equal flair. Fall Old Fashioned with a syrup of apple cider, cinnamon, clove and allspice. One of three flower arrangements made with about $25 worth of Trader Joe's stems. 🍽️🍜🍸💐

Good Morning! #1 did the Blueberry Corn Cake and The Hash Brown Veggie Casserole (shown). I did the Bacon, Coffee, and "Pear-mosas" (Pear Juice > OJ). 🍽️🍜 #Brunch

Sheet pan Chicken cutlets with Lemon and Feta, along with green beans and tomatoes. 🍽️🍜

Trader Joe's GF Pumpkin Ravioli with a sage butter sauce along with Garlic Butter Steak Bites from a petite sirloin. Yes, butter-y. 🍜🍽️ #BBQmunity

Frozen Pizza Adventures: Sexed up Kirkland Cauli Crust with pepperoni, fried chicken tenders, 3 kinds of cheese, and balsamic glaze. #1 at her Birthday Club and I may or may not have consumed most of a bottle of Napa Zin before and while eating this. 🍜🍽️🍕

I'm at a fundraiser for @amyactonoh.bsky.social at a BBQ joint and they're serving Indian food, which just seems all kinds of cool.

Discovery of an urgent Ricotta expiration date led my spouse to make Polenta Lasagna on short notice. Used loaf pans so we could freeze for future. Two kinds of Italian sausage, spinach and mushrooms. No noodles, fully GF! 🍜🍽️

Piece of local Hangar Steak on sale for $7.75 sliced thin gave two nice portions and a went well with a "Whatever's in the Fridge" salad. 🍜🍽️ #BBQmunity

Not fancy, but quickly made from pantry/freezer. TJs Dill Falafel balls, hummus, carrots, cherry tomatos, corn salsa, and romaine stuffed is a sourdough pita. 🍜🍽️

My spouse made the Manhattan she watched Rachel Maddow make for Stephen Colbert on her show. 🍸 Apparently though currently events caused this one to be haunted.

Labor Day Grilled Ribeyes from my sister's cow. Finishing salt and a touch of Graza. Sweet potato with Chili Crisp and corn salsa. Watermelon. 2019 Lirac for a bevvy 🍜🍽️ #BBQmunity

Pork Back Ribs seared on the grill after smoking. Cole Slaw with Blue Cheese crumbles (my fav way) and cornbread. Ribs on BOGO, so a whole 3lb rack was about $11. 🍜🍽️ #BBQmunity

Sliced Chicken Breast on sale for $6.15 becomes Chix Cesear Salad. Sourdough Bread chunks drizzled with OO and crushed garlic grilled for croutons Shaved Parm #BBQMUNITY 🍜🍽️

Happy Labor Day weekend to the #BBQmunity

Well it was Monday, Louisiana steam bath weather outside, some laundry was done - Might as well have Red Beans and Rice. Used chicken andouille sausage and fresh out of Abita beer to go with, but still tasty. 🍜🍽️

My spouse said she would make dinner while I was out on a long bike ride. I wound up with roasted salmon over garlic mashed potatoes with asparagus. Hit the spot. 🍜🍽️

That time I saw a lady get out of a car with the license plate "GRILLS RULE". So awesome! #BBQmunity

One of our fav simple dishes: Baked Salmon and Rice. Peas, grilled corn, and feta on the side. (The fish on the right is actually Tilapia because I mis-led my spouse on how much salmon was in the freezer. My bad. 🤦) 🍜🍽️

Loved the ground pork burgers, so back to Farm Mkt to see my pork sensei. She suggested the smoked pork chops. TBH they were a bit too 'hammy" in texture for me but good and just $9/pair. Corn picked the day before. Chared, cut & tossed with butter& seasonings. #BBQmunity 🍜🍽️

I thought the image of the toddler facing out would make cars be extra careful on the 3 mile ride home. Little did they know it was for a dog 🐕 #CargoBike

Local Heritage Pork Burgers grilled and done asian style with Hoisin sauce, Sriracha mayo, asian slaw and pickle. Sourdough bun. Side of a Cucumber Chili Crisp salad. Crunchy and tasty 🍜🍽️ #BBQmunity

Air fried Chicken Parmesan with Gluten Free breadcrumbs. 🍜🍽️

Twist on a Cheesy Pasta Bake: Boursin roasted with zucchini and tomatoes, then mixed with pulled rotisserie chicken, pasta and sauce, topped with Italian blend and cooked some more 🍜🍽️

Three pounds of wings on sale for $3.99/lb. Wet brined with salt, liquid smoke and herbs, then hardwood charcoal grilled on the kettle grill. Tossed in sauce 🍜🍽️ #BBQmunity

Made a nice veggie hummus wrap with smoked paprika for lunch. Kind of healthy, so I'll have chicken wings for dinner. 🍜🍽️

Gluten Free Cobbler made from frozen blueberries and raspberries. Vanilla ice cream 🍜🍽️

Sprouted grain toast, smashed avocado, and eggs. Everything bagel seasoning 🍜🍽️

Say what you will about Ohio, do not discount a raw local sweet corn salad with tomatoes, fresh mozzarella and green onions. 🍜🍽️

Romaine salad with a nice vinegarette and Ina Garten Weeknight Bolognese on pasta (a fave) 🍜🍽️

Mrs WDS travelling so I rescued a 10oz grass-fed steak from the store before expiry. NINE BUCKS! Used a dollars worth of grilled Bok Choy. Henry Bain sauce from the fridge. I had an excellent $10 dinner. So I opened a 2021 Oak Knoll Napa Cab to celebrate. 🍜🍽️ #BBQmunity

When I'm jonesing for Kobe Steak-flavored Lays or Mixed Bean Crackers I know I can always hit up the Asian grocery. And prices on Garlic, Green Onions and Bok Choy? Amazing. 👀

Enchiladas made with smoked pulled pork from the freezer and black beans. Elote corn casserole. Charred salsa Verde (Serious Eats) with a neighbor's peppers. #1 made a yummy Flan. 🍜🍽️ #BBQmunity