Where I was Supposed to be

June 2010, I was supposed to have my menu complete. It's in my head but not quite the finished product on paper for shopping. I was supposed to have this menu at work and around the neighborhood, with some people from work prepaying me, to do the shopping and to deliver their meals to them. This is by the way, the neighborhood in which I reside(straying from the actual post; Burlington, by way of South Point,Ohio. Home of the 1st 37 freed slaves... lots of history here), I can still at this time, 4mnths later, on my days off, in my current Profession, working as a R/STNA(where I've garnered lots of praise for my attention to detail for the dishes that I create), can deliver their lunches to them on there lunch breaks.


In August, a birthday bash for a friend, was to bring me my 1st catering gig, because of money issues that didn't happen.

The way I had it planned, when things turned out good(me showing positive income), September was supposed to bring me tomatoes, from the profit I was to make in June. I was to then add the item, Fried Green Tomatoes, done with that @DaGrill twist, to the menu.
 
None of these things have happened, but that has not slowed the pace at which I am to accelerate at, once this idea does take off. The delayed startup has only given the quest time to mature, time to seek out the funding, time to gather resources, time to spread the word, time to nurture the relationship between myself and my future customers.

Reachability: Customer Satisfaction

Being in the position I am planning to immerse myself in, in a few short coming months, I had to step back and take a look at the whole lot of it all. This isn't about me, it's about you, the customer. There is going to be more than one at any given time, and it's at those moments I have to be prepared for that. It took me going back over my words of the past few weeks on my Fan page, to stop and take notice, of what it is I am trying to accomplish. Back some months ago, it took me talking to a close friend in, Lafe Taylor, who I hadn't seen or heard from in twenty five plus years, seriously, last time I seen him, it was the summer before my sixth grade year. Isn't Facebook grand? Stemming from that earlier conversation we had, the plan had broadened, mainly at that time to expand my line of pizzas.

So why am I just now writing this, well in all actuality, this is the second time, I have mentioned this conversation before. The reason I brought it back up was to let you know as a customer, and this is mainly directed at my soon to be Muslim customers, for you to are in my good graces. I've got dishes for you also, as to not discriminate between the religions, hoping to increase my customer base in the long run. The thought that brought me here, was just a simple number error. I updated the status of my fan page a few weeks back, letting you know of an updated hotdog sauce, enabling what I misinformed you of, was two(2) options of sale, when the truth of it is, it enables me twelve(12) methods of sale to you, from one(1) item. But the customer satisfaction I seek to gain from you is not from this sale alone, but from my whole line of dishes I plan to bring you.

The Coming New Year Will Bring Brighter Things...

The plan, now 3yrs old, is coming to a culmination. My ideas of the past year have blossomed, and I tell you it's by the grace of God that this happened, or else come this year, I'd prolly still been stuck in last years rut. Last year was but a  mere dream, this year, I'ma latch on like kung-fu grip. I've got a Plan, I've got the Credentials and this year, I've got the financial backing. I now walk with a restored since of purpose. If you've seen or heard of the Cooking Channel, http://www.cookingchanneltv.com/, then you more than likely are a fan on their facebook page, and should be  aware of the ice cream truck that's been going long distances for exposure, I plan to take this same route at least a couple of times. I've got the craziest marketing scheme in place. Free advertising and maybe a spot on the evening news, on all four local channels. I'll tell you it has to deal with a police scanner and a high stakes crime scene.(This idea caused me to change the name of the L.L.C. I have planned)
This Year at tax time, I plan no weird purchase of chicken coupes and such. I'm thinkin' on payin down some debts. Right before I plan to go on this truck route, if I have to out of this money I am to receive, I will pay down the remaining debt if any, that's hindering me from obtaining any loans for the equipment I plan to obtain, with the money I plan to front it with. If in account I hafta relocate in order to obtain said loan(not the money that is already coming to me), but with the money coming to me that is also already covered.
Expect more updates more quickly and more frequently in the near future... in the past year more on the side than anything in some spare time, I've become more creative. Not in any plan, that most of you are aware of, but one that is known by only a  select hands few. I've now ventured into writing my own recipes, the one I will leave you with, it'll give you a sence of what I'm about. Seared Scallops w/Chorizo and Rosted Radish stew. Let this marinate in your mind and whet your appetite, and when I come to your neighborhood, just ask for a batch.

"NEW" 42' LONG GOOSENECK BBQ SMOKER CONCESSION TRAILER - eBay (item 390230853511 end time Sep-05-10 14:03:03 PDT)

"NEW" 42' LONG GOOSENECK BBQ SMOKER CONCESSION TRAILER - eBay (item 390230853511 end time Sep-05-10 14:03:03 PDT)

Mason Bee House | Buy from Gardener's Supply

Mason Bee House Buy from Gardener's Supply

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Apparently I'm on to Something

Searching Msn's delish earlier I found a Beet recipe eerily similar to a dish that I created a few months  back. Some key ingriedient comparrisons, but that's where it ends. The recipe I found today, used as a dip, though I haven't searched what to use yet, I give a high-grade to. The one created by me  over this past summer was used as a base setting for a marinated, grilled T-bone. Also made with a side-dish of asparagus, touched with a glaze of the same beet sauce. And, then after a few weeks went by, the wife was craving some of the beet sauce... whipped up a batch and used as a base under a few chicken breast I had pounded out earlier that morning, after coming home slightly weary from a 16hr shift I had just pulled at work. Marinated the breast, and then later rolled up with some seasoned nufenchell? and some salt and peppered asparagus. Then hickory smoked @DaGrillWitDatFya.

QuadQue Grill, Smoker & Fireplace Combo | 590151

QuadQue Grill, Smoker & Fireplace Combo 590151

This is one beautiful piece of equipment, and I hope to be able to add it to my collection.

Join Me at Joini5

Join Me at Joini5
You may have briefly seen this a few weeks ago... I didn't quite understand it at the time. I've now been using it for three days, I like where this is going!

World's Healthiest Foods/ An Article I Found

Super Sweet Potatoes... Sure they make a great base for melted marshmallows, but there's an even better reason to eat sweet potatoes. According to the nonprofit Center for Science in the Public Intrest, they're one of the most nutritious vegetables around. In fact, sweet potatoes are a terrific source of viatimins A and C as well fiber, potassium, and all those disease-fighting phytonutrients found in brightly colored fruits and veggies. Best of all, there are endless ways to prepare them. Fact: Did You Know? Your body needs a little added fat, such as a pat of butter or drizzle of oil, to help it absorb vitamin A.

Burgers on the Grill

Stay tunded for footage: Battery on camcorder was dead only thing captured was a couple of cell pics you can view via http://www.myspace.com/oughdahinge   

One Myth DeBunked

My Own Myth Busting Session- Everyone from top food critics to those we consider kitchen legends, have all spoke on the topic of cookin' with alcohol, or for this particular post, I'm pointing out the bold fruity flavors of wine. If you don't like it as drink don't cook with it... I can't stand the stuff myself, I've tried it chilled and at room temps of various degrees, and wine is the one alcoholic beverage that does not agree with my pallet. When I drink though I look for something refreshing for meals and something exciting for social events which for me means I start every occasion with an Amaretto Sour and a Corona with a lemon. Now I had a bottle of Chianti sitting around for like 1 1/2 years because I couldn't get past the taste... one day I decided to kick up the flavor of a pot of stew and that's when I realized all those before me I think are slightly off there rockers in their thinking, because the flavors of that meal in particular were nothing short of amazing. Meal time for me is a time to be able to relish in the abundant flavors one can create... findings substantiated FALSE.

Scccccrrrrt!! Change of Plans.

I'm reversing the course of action for the last two(2) ideas posted, chicken coop this year with the competition smoker coming next year, or sooner, depending on where the chickens, and their eggs take me. Already looking to acquire an incubator along with the chicken coops in an effort to maximize my earning potential in this food venture. Again, the purchase is an attempt to decrease my overall grocery bill, and increase the egg dishes(lol) I can create for you. I was dead set on building my smoker this year for the simple fact I'm without and have been for four(4) yrs. now an actual oven in the kitchen, but somethings became clear upon doing more research.
If I had done the smoker now, that would've been all fine and dandy, I'd have my Ultimate cooking surface... with one draw back, nothing but the food I receive now to cook with, nothing much with which to share with You. Would've had to wait 'til next year to purchase chicken coops, and chickens, waiting yet another year to get the chickens competition worthy. You follow me yet? Going in my new direction purchasing my coops and chickens now, I will decrease my time to enter into competition from 2yrs to 1. I can now start my egg production to sell for profit, I can in time take chickens to slaughter, and package for sale to whomever... now is where I had the epiphany in restructuring my whole train of thought. When you enter into most competitions, you are there for entering into into four(4) courses: 1st is chicken, 2nd is ribs, 3rd is like shoulders and butts, and the 4th is brisketts. For the three items that I don't have, my plan is to be able to raise enough chicken to be able to barter and trade with some local butchers... only, local to me is the tri-state of Huntington, WV, Ashland, KY. and Ironton, OH. all close to the heart of what is, Amish Country. Plus I've got my fingers crossed in hopes that purchasing the ckickens will open the eyes of the grant approving official.

Tax Time Nears. Plans for Next Years in the Works.

And many of you should know by now my plans to build my competition smoker trailer I guess is safe to say now since I know I hadn't mentioned it yet, only to have said it wasn't going to be stationary. Oh, well that's another story, one that very soon will be updated here. But you knew that already, so just what is it I have you here for now.



The dishes I plan to bring you, I'm planning to have my hands on every aspect, from Farm to Dinner Table, if you will. My plan is to grow my own vegetables to harvest, bring in some livestock, different varieties mind you not just chicken, this is just a start.

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