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Got the smoker out again. Three varieties of baby back ribs. One brined in apple cider vinegar and molasses, another brined in sweet and spicy pickle juice, and another in a worcestershire marinade. With bacon wrapped asparagus, and the slightly more experimental apple and sweet potato. Apple was a huge success, but the potato needed more time. #food #cooking #smoked https://www.instagram.com/p/BvvQ2L4nmQg/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1symxbgxppnhx

Finally fired up the smoker! This is the first of many great things to come. Bacon wrapped beef tenderloin with asparagus and brussels sprouts all smoked of course. Tied the tenderloin and seasoned with salt, pepper, and a little worcestershire sauce. Smoked for 3 hours then wrapped in bacon, and back in with the asparagus and brussels. Finished of with a quick sear in hot butter. #food #cooking #smoke #smokedmeat https://www.instagram.com/p/BvYJ00pHJ-j/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=14qic49d7ame0

It's been so cold. I needed a hearty soup. Kind of a Tuscan soup or Italian wedding soup. Kale, golden potato, sweet onion, white mushroom, diced tomato, broth/stock, lots of garlic, with Italian and smoked sausage. Mixed in heavy cream before serving. #food #cooking #comfortfood #instantpot https://www.instagram.com/p/Bur19OjnkX5/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=18971vct2k6tj

Thai red curry with butternut squash. I find the most appetizing and visually appealing foods have a good splash of red and green going on. And for real anything that goes well with cilantro and lime is good! #food #cooking #curry #cilantro https://www.instagram.com/p/BuFbHmxnK2E/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=7ek3ppt104gx

Chili lime and garlic butter flat iron steak, roasted asparagus with parmesan, and baby portobellos sauted with shallots #food #cooking #sousvide #keto https://www.instagram.com/p/BtrlxL9H8J8/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=rwkgdiretszx

Sous vide flat iron steak. Cooking medium rare 4 hours seasoned with sriracha lime and garlic butter. #food #cooking #sousvide https://www.instagram.com/p/Btq5ew8H_t7/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=8keyzvr1pggl

Crispy Mexican shredded beef. I'll be doing tacos later today. Would also be great in a queso dip for this big game everyone is talking about #potroast #food #cooking https://www.instagram.com/p/BtYzTztHF-o/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=iuubaj4temxw

Stuffed bell peppers. Ground beef, white mushroom, garlic, Roma tomato, baby spinach, and cheddar. Topped with mozzarella. Tip: mix in an egg before stuffing #cooking #fresh #keto #food #cheap https://www.instagram.com/p/BtM0BSuHa5Y/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=o5psksy4gdzj

Kimchi is ready. It's a deliciously pungent and gingery kick in the mouth. I decided to throw in some Schezuan peppercorn. Not spicy but more like mild electricity dancing on the tongue. This will go great with eggs, a burger, or in a soup #kimchi #fermentation #schezuan #food https://www.instagram.com/p/BtHltNLhmmm/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1l7emh9hs0cuz

Evening hike up to the Hollywood sign (at Hollywood Sign)

(via https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QdVEez20X_s)

(via https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cNYw3iNJbho)