New member from Northeast PA

harner · Joined: 02 Jun 2014 Posts: 11

Hey All,

I am new to this forum and look forward to educating myself to become a better cook. I've been cooking for years, but nothing competitive (do not really care to either). My specialty was always soups/stews (various chili recipes, sausage and potato soup, spicy chicken tortilla soup, and many more) and fairly simple meals like pastas, grilled food, etc.

Over 10+ years ago, I was a part time cook/food prep guy at both a breakfast restaurant and local italian restaurant/pizza shop. So I learned quite a bit and carried it with me. I like making my own dough/pasta. My problem has always been consistency, though. My meals are always different because I fail to measure stuff perfectly. lol

I picked up a Blackstone Griddle 36" from Lowe's this week and fired it up yesterday for the first time. I'm in love. It brought me back to the restaurant days and I just wanted to cook for hours. I spent some time again with it today and am in love.

Joining this forum has allowed me to view/share recipes, learn best practices, and it will open a door for me to explore my hobby even further.

Pics from yesterday:

brutus1964 · Posted: Jun 02 2014 Post subject:

Welcome to TSR harner. That is a good looking griddle. nice pics
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harner · Joined: 02 Jun 2014 Posts: 11

Thanks! That last pic is some simple "pizzas" with a little commercial BBQ sauce, grilled chicken, sauteed mushroom and onion, and cheese. I made them again today due to popular demand but added turkey bacon. Great little appetizers!

Tomorrow is quesadillas with mushroom, chicken, and pineapple with some fried rice and corn. Twisted Evil

k.a.m. · Posted: Jun 03 2014 Post subject:

Welcome to the ring harner, looking forward to seeing some more pics of your cooks. Smile

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millstream · Posted: Jun 03 2014 Post subject:

Hey Harner,

Where abouts in north east Pa? I'm in north central Pa, Potter County, business is in Coudersport, home in Roulette.

Welcome!

Scott
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harner · Joined: 02 Jun 2014 Posts: 11

Thanks for the warm welcome!

Scott - I am located about 20 minutes from Pottsville in a country setting, pretty much in the middle of nowhere. Quite a ways south east from Potter County. I've been to Tioga County a handful of times and my Dad used to go snowmobiling through PC years ago.

italian skewer · Posted: Jun 04 2014 Post subject:

Welcome to the ring harner.
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Maniac · BBQ Super Pro Joined: 02 Oct 2010 Posts: 2433 Location: Pa

harner Welcome to the ring Exclamation

Lots of great guys and girls on here to push you to new roads...good luck with your new toy Cool

I'm a little closer than millstream...at the 80/81 split.
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harner · Joined: 02 Jun 2014 Posts: 11

Canadian Bacon · Posted: Jun 05 2014 Post subject:

Welcome to TSR harner.
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Smokin Mike · Posted: Jun 05 2014 Post subject:

Howdy harner. Welcome to the ring. Nice lookin' griddle!!!
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