(April 14, 2011) Today, Fraser and John from way "up there" in Prescott, Ontario, Canada stopped in to get some new BBQ gear and checkout the SGP's "Secret Sauce". Always great to see our friends from far-away places!
Feb 2011.. Customer and friend Bob S. Brings a buddy from Delaware to shop at our store for things for his Ceramic Grills. Bob is most notorius for being the only person to attend Fred's Cinnabon Class last year.
DECEMBER, 2010 Don and his son Jared meet the SmokinGuitarPlayer when the whole family drove up from Virginny to pick up Don's new Big Green Egg ..and while they were here ...a car full of Eggcessories, Tasty Licks Rubs, Restaurant charcoal and a bunch of other things!
Today , November, 2010 .. Julie and Gary from Maryland stopped in to exchange some Egg-cooking stories with the staff and load up on all the goodies they needed to cook some great barbecue on their Big Green Egg.
(by email)
Hi Fred,
I hope you're too busy on Black Friday to read this. The attached photos are
the finished product made according to the recipe I sent you previously. I used
100% Mesquete pellets. The pan contains jalepeno cornbread. We used two
packets of cornbread mix according to the instructions on the pack with the
addition of chopped jalepeno peppers, onion powder and grated cheese. It gets
great when you Traeger it.
The turkey was the best turkey we ever ate. After 5 hours of smoking and 2-1/2
hours of "medium" (165 degrees), it was the most moist turkey you can imagine.
There was juice dripping from the leg bones when I removed from the Traeger. I
had to bring a bag of leftovers to each of my neighbors. They demanded it.
Once the turkey got to about 140 degrees, the smell was unbelievable. I'll tell
you one thing, I'll never make another turkey without brining it first. I don't
think I'll add the spices like I did this time. They didn't add anything to the
flavor. Next time it's going to be 1 cup of kosher salt and 1/2 cup of cider
vinegar per gallon of water and that's it.
Owning a Traeger has changed everything my wife and I have ever thought of
grilling. It's my hobby now. I have a friend who is a produce and meat
salesman. One of his clients got a delivery of what he thought was rib eye
steaks, but when he cut the plastic he found it was a 16lb. prime rib. So, my
buddy calls me and asks me if I would be interested in buying a 16lb. prime rib
for $23.00. We cut 4 1" thick steaks off of it and froze the rest. I'm going
to make it for friends, according to the Traeger family recipe on their website.
The steaks we grilled on the Traeger, of course. You could cut them with a
fork.
Bob;s Thanksgiving Turkey 2007
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Early Christmas 2007 present for Chad Lewis from Jeanine...she says "Fred, thanks for the pre-thanksgiving delivery" ! That turkey looks amazing ...have fun Chad!
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Another well-known Music Industry veteran giving his new "Mini Egg" and BGE Thermo a test run!
Neil says "Best burger I ever had!"
YET ANOTHER well-known music industry veteran relaxing while cooking on his new Big Green Egg.
Boys, isn't it nice having a "friend in the business" !
From Brussels!
I wish you a great 2009 year. I've just recieved the packs, thanks. All is great, i try this evening a but
with 3 of your's rubs (Bad byron's, tasty licks black bart's and tasty licks original bbq).
I'll tell you wich is prefered here in brussels....
Thanks.
And keep doing some vids.
*** Pedro and friends on his BBQ Team * "Les Braiseurs d'Enfer" **
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* WE WERE THE MAJOR SPONSOR OF THE 2008 FLEETWOOD BLUES FEST *
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Borough of Fleetwood
Incorporated 1873
110 W. Arch Street
Fleetwood, Pa. 19522
Sept 5, 2008
Dear Fred
On behalf of the Fleetwood Recreation Board, thank you very much for sponsoring the Fleetwood Blues Festival, and donating all the instruments, and BBQ supplies, to help us raise funds for a better park. We thank you for believing in our endeavor, and sticking with us in our infancy stage, as we toddle our way through the learning process of what we hope will be the best Blues Fest around. Your generosity and support to our organization helps us continue to bring wonderful music to the park and strengthen our commitment to the community. We are grateful for your support.
Again, thank you very much.
Sincerely,
Fleetwood Recreation Board
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3/26/09
I ordered from Fred Bernardo because I saw his videos on YouTube after buying my Big Green Egg. I have dealers here in NC but they don't know crap about the Big Green Egg and their prices are more than Fred's even including shipping from PA to NC! I bought my egg unassembled and Fred's videos on YouTube really, really, helped me get the band set up right. I appreciate his efforts enthusiasm. Because of this I knew when I needed some products, I'd use his website!! Please feel free to pass this feedback along and thanks !
Mark Wxxxxxxx
Durham, NC
"The Smokin Programmer"
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(Letter to Bob S )
Bob,
Thanks again for all your help last Saturday with the purchase of my new Primo XL. I could not be happier with the entire expreience. From the friendly service, expert advise, help loading it into my car, not to mention the cooker itself, you guys do a stand up job! Your full service shop is a lost art in today's business world and it doesn't go unnoticed! I'm excited to tell others of my experience and can't wait for my next trip out there.
Now, onto the cooker, I got home with the Primo around 2:00 on Saturday. I got the table assembled, Primo loaded and the cooker up to 250 degrees by 3:15. I had it pinned at 250 when I left it to go food shopping. An hour later I returned and it hadn't budged! That night I cooked a Turkey and 4 plank salmon filets. While I didn't have time to brine the turkey, it was every bit as juicy and tasty! I simply couldn't believe the quality of the food coming off this thing!
Sunday for Superbowl I smoked 2 racks of ribs and about 25 ABT's ... perfect!
Monday I cooked 2 beercan chickens ... perfect!
Tuesday I grilled some NY strips ... perfect!
Last night I made a traditional pizza for my wife and doctored one up for myself. I took some leftover chicken and made a BBQ Chicken Pizza ...ABSOLUTELY AMAZING.
Now, I'm sitting at work chomping at the bit to get home and fire 'er up again!
Thanks again for all your help and such a pleasurable experience. You can tell Fred he's really got it figured out!
Sincerely
Bub
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July 2010
Email from Adam G. - Canada
Hi Fred, first off I just wanted to let you know how much I enjoy watching your YouTube videos. I stumbled across them a few months back when I was given a large BGE as a wedding present by close family friends. I've always loved the BGE so when I found out we got one as a present I was thrilled. From there I went to YouTube and started searching for videos on the BGE and that lead me to you. A few months back my wife and I were looking for something to do for our vacation and we decided that we would hit the outlet malls in Lancaster. Once I found out that your shop was in the area I made a point to try and stop by. Last week we went and I just wanted to tell you that your store was fantastic. Up here is Canada it’s very uncommon to find a BBQ store, let along a store that has as much stuff as yours. I’m happy to say that I bought your Tasty Licks Original, Burger Meister, Ribit and Treehugger rubs. I used the original rub on a 11lbs Boston Butt I did when I got home and it was great; since then I’ve also used the Burger Meister and Treehugger and they are fantastic. I can’t wait to use the Ribit rub the next time I do ribs. I just wanted to let you know that I will be placing orders for more of these very soon, you have found yourself a loyal customer. Also I was curious if I have any grilling questions would I be able to direct them to you? Thanks, Adam
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