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Another Hello From Bedfordshire

PostPosted: 12 Jun 2012, 12:46
by derekmiller
Hi All.

I am also in Bedfordshire, but originally from Hertfordshire (Stevenage). I am very new to low & slow, and smoking, but have been outdoor grilling for more years than I would like to own up to.

Was doing some research between the WSM and The ProQ XL20, when I came across this site, some excellent information, so joined, still don’t know which way to go though. :roll:

My main cooking activities are on lump wood charcoal, but do resort to gas every now and then.
Currently have to cook on: Weber One Touch Premium (57) with rotisserie and wok. . 3 open top charcoal BBQs. Trinidad Gas BBQ with grate, griddle and bowl. Paella 300mm gas burner with 28cm, 36cm & 42cm pans. Chiminea. Fire pit.
As you can see all fast cooking.

Also I am attempting to build a proper clay oven, but having trouble sourcing some decent (and free) clay.
So Hi to all, and hopefully start to pick up tips on the low & slow and smoking.

Re: Another Hello From Bedfordshire

PostPosted: 12 Jun 2012, 12:54
by gazz_46
Hi Derek

Beds is certainly on the up........ 8-)

Looks like u have nice array of kit..........try your next paella on charcoal picks up a little smoke :P

I also have a desire for wood fired ovens......modular kit in garage waiting for a decent spell of weather to start the build, have pm you a link to wfo forum ;)

Re: Another Hello From Bedfordshire

PostPosted: 12 Jun 2012, 12:56
by Eddie
Welcome fella, just ask away. Many members on here now. No matter what info you will need, you will bound to get a reply.

Regards


Eddie

Re: Another Hello From Bedfordshire

PostPosted: 12 Jun 2012, 13:26
by keith157
If you can find your way back to St.Evanage I've a ProQ Excel you can have a butchers at

Re: Another Hello From Bedfordshire

PostPosted: 12 Jun 2012, 14:11
by bedford banger
welcome,

Where abouts in Bedfordshire are you?

Re: Another Hello From Bedfordshire

PostPosted: 12 Jun 2012, 15:42
by keith157
He has shown himself as from Cotton Ends, if that means anything to you BB :)

Re: Another Hello From Bedfordshire

PostPosted: 13 Jun 2012, 07:23
by bedford banger
That's just down the road from me, Im in Bedford

Re: Another Hello From Bedfordshire

PostPosted: 13 Jun 2012, 09:42
by keith157
Does anyone near you sell "Clangers"? I don't mean the knitted mice who guard the soup dragon either :lol:

Re: Another Hello From Bedfordshire

PostPosted: 13 Jun 2012, 13:58
by derekmiller
gazz_46 wrote:I also have a desire for wood fired ovens......modular kit in garage waiting for a decent spell of weather to start the build, have pm you a link to wfo forum ;)

Hi Gazz. replied to your pm, yes I was a member on the previous forum he had.
I did a one day course in Cambridge on building the ovens from raw materials, still have the urge to do that..

gazz_46 wrote:.....try your next paella on charcoal picks up a little smoke :P

Might just have to give that a try..
keith157 wrote:If you can find your way back to St.Evanage I've a ProQ Excel you can have a butchers at

Thanks Keith, might just hold you to that, If I am ever allowed back, :lol: ,can see you are fairly busy at the moment though.

keith157 wrote:Does anyone near you sell "Clangers"? I don't mean the knitted mice who guard the soup dragon either :lol:

Try http://www.gunns-bakery.co.uk/bedfordshire_clanger.htm

Re: Another Hello From Bedfordshire

PostPosted: 14 Jun 2012, 06:04
by keith157
"Quote="keith157"]Does anyone near you sell "Clangers"? I don't mean the knitted mice who guard the soup dragon either :lol:[/quote]
Try http://www.gunns-bakery.co.uk/bedfordshire_clanger.htm[/quote]

Much obliged I've checked the map and they appear to be just this side of the "Here be Dragons" warning ;)