Babies!

My favorite time of the year... the calves are arriving! I love being the first human they see. lol
They can really put on a show when they hear me sweet talkin' to them.

This little girl couldn't find her mom, so she found shelter beside the closest tall dark critter she could see. (the horse).  lol

The drought is in full swing. It's so nice to see a bit of new life in the pasture!

Smoked Chicken, Ribs n Twice Baked Tatoes

Had the chance to fill up the drum for quick meals later on!
I spatchcocked the bird, stuffed smoked sausage under the skin, slathered it in duck fat and sprinkled with my cold smoked salt, pepper, garlic blend...

I gave the ribs a head start, they received a simple salt and pepper sprinkle...

Added oiled, salt, pepper and garlic seasoned tatoes, chile sausage and some boudin...

The drum chugged along at 275F...

I removed the sausage and boudin when done and twiced baked some of the tatoes...

Made a glaze for the ribs with my homemade corncob jelly and a dash of cayenne...

The corncob jelly has a "hint" of honey flavor...

I like the way the sausage keeps the chicken moist and adds a bit of flavor...

Everything was tasty.. and it was nice to have some smoked goodies in the freezer for future meals!!

Everything is going great here! Still in a drought and high fire area. Burn ban is in effect.
Things could be worse! No wildfires so far (knock on wood). No tornadoes.... I feel fortunate. 

The weather has caused problems elsewhere. Still wish I could take some of that moisture off your hands in the flood areas! 

The cows are calving and the rest of the critters are fat and happy. Life is good!

Hope everyone else is going well. Thanks for stopping by!