Wish me luck!

[badunnin]

Wish me luck! I'm doing the big BBQ weekend, complete with brisket (OK, I'm a bit of an idiot for never having done it before and having my virgin run for company :eek: ), beer can chicken (DYNN rub), corn on the cob, 2 types of potato salad (the Tex Mex one Stefania posted with redskins, and State Fair potato salad, posted by Linda in MO), coleslaw (posted by I'm not sure who but it was someone here) and cornbread (Jiffy, of course!) Oh, and Ranch Beans (do we see a BB trend here?) I must be nuts. I have all my spices blended and in jars (labelled), the BBQ mop I'll make tonight, along with the cole slaw and potato salad dressings (so I don't have to haul my entire spice/condiment collection up north). Come Sunday, I'll need a cool beverage!

Reviews will follow Tuesday.

[shoefling]

Good luck! It sounds like you will have a great time with great food and great friends! Enjoy and I look forward to reading you reveiws. It sounds like a fun weekend!

Sarah

[Natasha3]

Good luck, Bethany!! I'm sure your guests will be overwhelmed (in a good way) by all the yummy food. :) Looking forward to hearing the reviews!

Natasha

[swquilts]

Sounds to me like you'll need a 6 pack of cold beverage! :D ;)

Good Luck and most of all....have fun!!

[Shirley Panek]

Sounds like a delicious weekend! Good luck, but I'm sure everything will be just fine. :)

[Canice]

Bethany, that sounds really fun and definitely good eats! :p

[wallycat]

Good luck!!
I'm sure it will all turn out wonderfully. You sound like an awesome cook :)

Have some fun!!!

[sneezles]

Your meal sounds wonderful! Wish you well on the endeavor of your first brisket! You should do alright, it's a fairly easy meat to cook, just remember to wrap in foil after a couple of hours so it doesn't dry out! And remember, a cold beer makes everything taste good! :p

[Molli526]

Good Luck Bethany!

Have fun :D Can't wait to hear all about it.

[SueK]

Bethany - your menu sounds great! Good luck and report back!

[Pico]

Good luck Bethany! You conquered fried Mars bars; you can surely do brisket. :D

If you're not too stressed to answer a few questions, how many people are you serving? And what's for dessert? (I'm trying to decide what to make for my cookout this weekend...)

[badunnin]

24 people for dinner (with about 5 more possible). Dessert is being brought by other people, but I told them pies - summery ones, like peach, cherry, blueberry, and I think there will be a pecan one snuck in!

[phantomcg]

Originally posted by sneezles
And remember, a cold beer makes everything taste good! :p

I second what sneezles said!!!

Your menu sounds wonderful, Bethany, and I'm sure it will taste even better than it sounds!

Have a great time!!

Cheryl

[Kayaksoup]

Good Luck Bethany, hope everything goes smooth fro you:D

[Natasha3]

Originally posted by sneezles
And remember, a cold beer makes everything taste good! :p

Spoken like a true saloon owner. :D

And Strongbow also makes most things taste better, right, Bethany? :p

Natasha

[badunnin]

Originally posted by Natasha3


Spoken like a true saloon owner. :D

And Strongbow also makes most things taste better, right, Bethany? :p

Natasha

Thanks for reminding me! I'm heading across the border on Monday. Must stock up....

[Mareli]

Wow! Your menu sounds wonderful. I'm sure everything will be great. Make sure to relax and have a good time!

[MKSquared]

You'll do great. :D I have no doubts.

On behalf of Ohio, though, I'll do my best to guarantee that we won't leave you without power for the weekend. :D

[valchemist]

Wow. Sounds like a great spread! You sound organized and ready -- I am sure it will go fine and that everyone will leave fat and happy. :)

Val

[SandyM]

Originally posted by badunnin


Thanks for reminding me! I'm heading across the border on Monday. Must stock up....

Hey Bethany - I can get Strongbow at a store in Brighton - let me know if I can help. :)

Good luck!! Sounds like a great menu! Please do report back and let us know how it goes.

[Chefzhat]

Good luck Bethany - you'll be fine! Your menu sounds delish!

Debie

[donnamp14]

Bethany- I sure wish I lived nearby and could drop in!! Sounds delicious!
-Donna

[badunnin]

Originally posted by SandyM


Hey Bethany - I can get Strongbow at a store in Brighton - let me know if I can help. :)


Sandy! My new best friend! *wink wink*

[Jessica]

Good luck, Bethany!! In the event of an emergency, please refer to this thread I started a couple weeks ago...

http://community.cookinglight.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=44430&highlight=Alan+Jackson

[badunnin]

LOL!!! Thanks Jessica! I needed that! (We have a gallon of margarita mix, at the ready! "blended? no thanks, just on the rocks - it's faster!")

[SandyM]

Gosh. I just went to the thread that Jessica posted.

1) I'm bummed that I missed the happy hour (but I was probably in the middle of happy hour on vacation :D )

2) I never knew there were so many Strongbow fans here!

3) Bethany - do tell me about those glasses!

4) I'm now feeling really, really lucky that I can get Strongbow locally (albeit very expensily).

:)

[KristinK]

What good eats, Bethany! Good luck and have fun!

[badunnin]

Originally posted by SandyM
Gosh. I just went to the thread that Jessica posted.

1) I'm bummed that I missed the happy hour (but I was probably in the middle of happy hour on vacation :D )

2) I never knew there were so many Strongbow fans here!

3) Bethany - do tell me about those glasses!

4) I'm now feeling really, really lucky that I can get Strongbow locally (albeit very expensily).

:)

Sandy - I didn't know you were a Strongbow fan too! So cool!

My glasses came last week. I was soooo geeked. http://ebay2.ipixmedia.com/abc/M28/_EBAY_acf847aa45981fec99fa1078fef6a071/i-1.JPG The lighters that I was supposed to get weren't sent, but they are on their way.

[SandyM]

Originally posted by badunnin
The lighters that I was supposed to get weren't sent, but they are on their way.

For holding up high at the Lynyrd Skynyrd concert, right? ;) :D

The glasses look very neat. Thanks for posting!