And I'm pretty much addicted to these Eggtoberfest 2008 cookies - and now my mom and dad are too. Yum. Couldn't do them on the Egg tonight because I was not patient enough to let all the hamburger grease burn off, so the oven got the call.

Cheers everyone,

I've only been in Texas for 10 years or so, so I'm certainly not as fanatical as the natives, but one thing I have learned is that Texans know their chili. So, when you say "...chili and other legume products..." I suspect that you are inviting a whole host of commentary from the Texas contingent about how REAL chili doesn't have any beans.

Great looking burger and cookies. I have to revisit the hamburger thing since it's been a year since I cooked one. Tonight I T-rex'd a couple of very nice NY strips tonight. Hat's off to you man, because those steaks were awesome.

Ed

Cheers, Ed - glad your steaks were good.

I did live in Texas for 5 years (God bless it), but I never claimed to be a Texan, although I was adopted by several kind Texas folk - I grew up eating beans in chili - I'll never forget the first time I made chili for some Texans and they asked me what it was (I assume due to the ubiquitous beans). Well, either they liked it or didn't want to embarass me, lol.

Go back to the burger - it's like an old, dependable friend, and the Egg just solidifies the friendship.

Cheers,

Thanks,