Absorbine_Sr

Happy Belated to my Illinois Homie! I hope it was an awesome day.

Debbie made Vivian Howard’s tomato pie tonight. Al made one a couple of weeks ago. Tomatoes, caramelized onions, basil, fontina and parmigiana reggiano. We had it at her restaurant a couple of years ago and loved it. Ours turned out very good with awesome flavor. Couldn’t stop eating it. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Happy Birthday sir! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Babybacks on the Weber kettle with the Slow 'n' Sear and apple wood at 225 (or so) for 4 hours. Maybe pics later.

So, how was it?

Is that the Vivian Howard recipe? We had that straight from the source, her restaurant. It is very very good. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Texted Raffy. He said that he is fine and waiting for the power to come back on. Vicki posted on FB that she is safe. Raffy also thought Carl was ok. Al, any word from Gene?

Just texted Raffy. He is finishing up preparations. Filled him in on Gene and Vicki. He said Baker is in Portugal on vacation.

All the best brother Steve. If you find there is something you need, don't be humble. Let us know. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

This.^^^ Steve texted Debbie with essentially the same info. Glad to hear that his mom's home is safe. If we hear any way we can help we'll post it, or if Al or Shel or others hear, let us know. We all want to help our brother.

Shelly's cousin Hurricane Harvey is wreaking havoc over the Texas gulf coast. I just wanted to share that we have been in contact with Shel and Steve and both are ok. Steve moved inland and is going to try to get back home today to assess any damage. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Dammit Matt.

Debbie made linguini with puttanesca sauce. Yum! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Filet's with an orzo salad. Steaks were in the water bath for 90 minutes @ 126F, then seared on the Weber over the Slow n Sear for about 30 seconds on each side. Neither of us were fond of the orzo salad. If we do it again it will need major tweaking. But the steaks made up for it. Tender as they get. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Happy birthday my friend! Enjoy the marathon!!