Sometimes the best things happen unexpectedly.

When nothing is planned for dinner, but there happens to be a few chicken thighs thawing, or perhaps a couple of pork steaks.

“Do you want to grill?”, she asks.

That’s all the invitation that I need. But tonight, I want something a little different. Maybe it would be a good night to try a new technique. test a new thermometer, to grill a little differently, because I’ve been reading, you know. I’ve been looking to Meathead Goldwyn, and his Amazing Ribs website. No, I’m not thinking of anything specific, but just some grilling principles in general.

So the pork steaks immediately took a bath in a balsamic, olive oil and lemon mixture. The chicken thighs were just as quickly thrown into a saltwater brine, anticipating a spontaneous party with some asian/chinese flavorings, and a good dose of pecan wood smoke.

Pretty good for…

[30th April update: We’ve been mentioned on boingboing.net, and an article by Robin Tidwell]

Well, it’s been a busy weekend.

For those of you not aware of recent events, a quick summary. Last week we let everyone know that a developer had plans to demolish The Book House to make way for a four story storage facility. This, to say the least, was upsetting.

What was comforting to find out was the sheer amount of support and messages we’ve gotten since letting everyone know this. Our Facebook page has been filled with messages from local customers and businesses, people have been mentioning us on Twitter, and generally, people have been acting so wonderfully that it brings a tear to the eye.

It appears this support has not gone unnoticed, either.

The Riverfront Times have picked up the story and interviewed Michelle, the developers, and local…