I wanted to take this time to say Happy Holidays to all. This is one of my favorite times of year because people act like the world doesn't revolve around them and they put themselves in a giving mood. What most people don't realize is that the 'giving' mood is the mood that we were made to be in each and every day of our lives. But I am not complaining! I'll take what I can get and if the world can only muster up a 'giving' mood between Thanksgiving and New Year, then I will be satisfied with that.

I can't wait to get back on the road with Biker Chef and Biker Cat! That is when life is at it's best, because we are traveling the country spreading good-will and receiving good-will each and every day with everyone we meet. That is the way life is supposed to be lived! It is so great meeting new people and learning about their culture, and learning a few new recipes, as well. The ultimate is when Biker Chef and I invite everyone that we have met in that area to a big feast, where we cook for them, even utilizing some of the recipes that we learned from them. Ahhhh, that is just great! Although, before I have a chance to sample any of the food we have cooked Biker Chef is tapping me on the shoulder, signaling that it is time for us to mount our bikes and wind our way to our next destination. Oh well, maybe one day we will stay to enjoy the feast. A man can dream, can't he?

Well, until next time, live long, ride hard and eat well!

Sous

Just thought that I would communicate to the world that I am so Turkey-ed out that if I see another turkey I am going to shoot him. Well, maybe I better not shoot him 'cause that would be one more turkey that would need eating. I hope that your Thanksgiving was as good as mine. I had all the local family and several friends over to the house and we ate....TURKEY! I baked a turkey in the oven (regular gas oven) utilizing the basic spices (e.g. pepper, sage, a little garlic, a little salt, and a lot of lemon juice) and I tenderized the bird by poking holes throughout with my two-pronged fork. One of my guests also brought a turkey. And then, the day AFTER Thanksgiving, ANOTHER friend FRIED me a turkey.

Whew! Are there any turkeys left? Now before everyone starts writing in to send me their left-overs I just want to say, "NO THANKS!"

But I also want to say, "Happy Holidays to everyone, especially my BikerChef family! I am so happy because it is during this time of year that people begin to hint at treating each other with the love, compassion and kindness, that we in the BikerChef family do all year 'round. Isn't that right, Otto?"

Our good friend Get Down made me a new snazzy, sturdy riding bag. It's decked out with all the bells and whistles. Even my name is etched into the leather in three places. Hmmm, I wonder if it is real Corinthian leather? My worker Biker Chef managed to hook it up on that big dog of his and we went for a spin. I dug it, dude.

I'm debating if I should slowly smoke my turkey with pecan wood or roast it the old-fashioned way. Considering the fact I feel like making a sausage/apple stuffing, I will stick with the oven. I don't want the smoke to over-power.

Welcome to the new Biker Chef Blog. Check back here soon to hear about show updates and find out what's happening with the Biker Chef Crew. Biker Chef, Sous Chef, Mr. Slipery the Food Scientist, The Oracle, and even Otto the Biker Cat will be sharing their thoughts here. Who knows what they will do or say next?