Here's the Rub...

Clockwise from the top:  Smoked paprika, mustard powder,
fresh rosemary, cinnamon, shallots, cayenne, fresh cilantro,
fresh ground black pepper, kosher salt, and garlic powder.

Hello and thanks for visiting the blog today.  The ribs pictured above were an experiment for an upcoming camping meal.  I wanted to create an amazing rib rub that could be applied to a rack of loin back pork ribs for later roasting at a campground.  The experiment was successful and Jesse liked the pork.

Things have been busy lately at the job but that's a good thing.  I've got a new position at work (Photo and Electronics Department) and it's turning out to be fun.  After having wandered around the last few years, it feels good to plant some deeper roots although there hasn't been a whole lot of time to do much outdoor stuff.  

Thursday of this week the plan is to go north again but this time with a friend.  Kenny, a fishing buddy from 20+ years ago, has offered to drive us up to the trout streams to do some angling.  It's always fun fishing with a pal.  If we go (depending on the weather), there will be pictures.

Star Trek "Transporter Chamber" from the 2015 parade in Riverside, Iowa

Also on the horizon is the annual Star Trek parade in Riverside, Iowa on Saturday.  I go every year and am excited to be able to visit again this year.  For convenience, the plan is to head down there (60 miles away) and camp overnight at the local casino.  On the way home the next day, I'm anxious to try out a pizza restaurant with an unusual theme.

One last thing... If you like sun tea, please click on the link in the caption and check out a very short little video.  It's a 48 second second clip that spans nearly an hour of real time.  In an effort to drink less soda, I've been keeping lots of tea on hand.  It's cheaper and healthier.

Click on the link for a 48 second video and watch
sun tea being brewed from start to finish via time lapse

Stay tuned.  It looks like a fun time over the next few days.  Take care!  Safe and happy always!


Brad, Jesse James, and Jennifer
Jones County, Iowa