I started some planning for contests this year and figured I'd fill you in.
None of these contests are set in stone, but here are the closest ones to us, and possible options. I will use this page as a scratch pad, so check here often if you want to know where Cockeye will be in 2008.
Click on the names of the contest for more information.
May
MAY 3-4 - Waldorf Eggfest
It is not likely we will attend this event.
June
June 7-8 - 2nd Annual "Q for the Kids" - Fairbanks, Indiana
We will not be attending this year, as I have a business committment.
2nd Annual - “Q For The Kids”
INDIANA STATE CHAMPIONSHIP
BARBEQUE COOK-OFF
Fairbanks, Indiana
June 7th 2008
SANCTIONED BY K.C.B.S.
“$5000.00 in CASH PRIZES PLUS AWARDS THRU 10th PLACE”
For more information, please contact:
Brian or Patty Lenges 812-394-5116
e-mail blenges@earthlink.net
"Holy. Holy. Holy. It’s all one needs to explain the miracle of Christ that Elyria resident Victoria Landis found in her freezer recently. According to an Associated Press report, this is what went down:
"I went to cook them one day and I poured them out into the pan and there were three kind of fused together in a way that made three mini crosses, and the way they fell on the pan it looked just like the hill where Jesus was crucified," Landis said.
It gets better. ...
 | Dr. BBQ's "Barbecue All Year Long!" Cookbook author: Ray Lampe rating:  asin: 0312349572 binding: Paperback list price: $17.95 USD amazon price: $12.21 USD |
Ray Lampe is a crusader for the barbecue lifestyle and hes encouraging people in the snow-belt to shovel out the grill and smoker in winter while high fivin his sun-belt fans. Dr. BBQs new book is a twelve month celebration as Ray considers seasonal cuisine, tells readers how to be a wintertime barbecue chef and talks about how to celebrate a family event barbecue style. With over 200 recipes, Rays menus center around holidays like Thanksgiving and Christmas as well as Groundhog Day (a cold climate menu if he sees his shadow, and a tropical one if he doesnt), the opening of the Daytona 500, Elvis Birthday, and more. Its another finger lickin book, hot off the grill from the king of the cue, Dr. BBQ.
 | How to Make Serious Money with Your Own Mobile Food Business (Book & 2 Dvd Set): The BBQ Concession Trailer As a Home Based Business Opportunity (The Weekend Wealth Series, Making Cash the easy way, Volume 1) author: Bob Robertson asin: 0976921901 binding: Spiral-bound |
This course provides the information you need to start and operate your own mobile food business. Learn how to sell food to hungry people at strategic locations and make a good profit at the same time. You can sell food at busy downtown street corners, festivals and fairs, school events, church gatherings, ball games and craft shows. Successful businesses have been built around Pizza, Hot Dogs, Hamburgers, Barbecue, Coffee, Soft Drinks, Ice Cream, Pop Corn and many others.
 | Backyard BBQ: The Art of Smokology author: Richard W. McPeake asin: 0971801428 binding: Paperback list price: $15.95 USD amazon price: $15.95 USD |
This book covers all the barbecue basics of Backyard Smoking, as taught in Chef McPeake's barbecue classes. Hence the name: The Art of Smokology. From starting your fire, to buying, selecting, trimming and smoking meats. Also chapters covering terms, rub making, sauce making, brining and the proper procedures for smoking seafood.
Flourless Chocolate CakeThis over-the-top cake has impressive looks and moistness. Start the cherries ahead: They soak in brandy for a week and then in syrup for at least two days.
Servings: Makes 12 servings.
Ingredients
Brandied cherries
1 750-ml bottle brandy
1 1/2 cups dried tart cherries
1 cup water
1 cup sugar
Cake
10 ounces bittersweet or semisweet chocolate, chopped
1 1/4 cups (2 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, diced
10 large egg yolks
1/2 cup plus 6 tablespoons sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon salt
9 large egg whites
Ganache
8 ounces bittersweet or semisweet chocolate, chopped
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1 1/2 cups hazelnuts, toasted, coarsely chopped
Well the status of this year's contest was shaky to say the least. A week or so before the contest word was that it was to be cancelled due to lack of interest and team participation.
My entry had been sent in months before, and even I was worried as I hadn't received the normal cook's packet in the mail and the website (which is normally dreadfully outdated) was in even more disarray.
Aussie Grill DealOk, I've decided to start writing a new column on this website called BBQ Deals. Occasionally I come across deals too good to be true, or maybe just a bbq toy that needs to be talked about.
