A Few of My Favorite Things

[bigabyte]

I just wanted to add this one, especially as a historical reference. It is a cancelled throwdown -- yes, such a thing can happen!

http://www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/showthread.php?t=56167

In this one, there were only two entries, one of which was DQ'ed toward the end of the voting because it was not even cooked. That's right, and despite it being raw, it still garnered 25% of the votes! What I love about this is the discussion that eventually leads to comment #29. No, please don't read ahead and ruin it. It's best to go through the thread comment by comment until you get there. It's only a couple pages and well worth the wait!

I have no idea what you are talking about. I'm not like that at all.

 

[bingo1912]

Gore
You my friend
Are a true
ARTIST!

 

[coach52]

Too funny!

 

[Gore]

Well, I have to add this Noureau Quisine throwdown as one of my favorites

http://www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/showthread.php?t=97937

For me this was absolutely incredible. Just try to tell me there is only one winner here. They're all fabulous and it is impossible to choose. I especially loved Wrench_H's entry shown here:

To me this really captured it, but I didn't vote for it so that it would qualify for the Zero Club.

 

[landarc]

I just realized, this was not in this thread yet, and it must be!

Perhaps the single greatest use of sprouts in a BBQ throwdown ever.

 

[Gasman]

NOw that's a chicken breast.

 

[deguerre]

Let's not forget when things get blurry with teams Husbands and Wives...:roll:

http://www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/showpost.php?p=1326599&postcount=61

 

[Gore]

Just one of the 2 x 4 events that happen here almost weekly! :becky:

That was a mouth-watering throwdown too!

 

[Redhot]

Let's not forget when things get blurry with teams Husbands and Wives...:roll:

http://www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/showpost.php?p=1326599&postcount=61

He also entered MY sketti with smoked meatballs...not sure which TD that was in though.

 

[deguerre]

He also entered MY sketti with smoked meatballs...not sure which TD that was in though.

That was the Inspired By Brethren TD.

 

[Gore]

Normally I like to digest things a bit, but I have to include this right now. The Summer hors d'ouerves and Cocktails throwdown has to be one of my all time favorites for several reasons. First, Bigabyte stepped up to the plate and hit a Grand Slam with this mighty shot.

I knew this was a winner as soon as I saw it. The only weakness is that he used some inferior Balsamic glaze that soaked into the meat rather than resting neatly on top. He'll definitely be looking for another source for future throwdowns. There were some fabulously creative entries. I especially loved Curt's many cocktails:

and FattyMac's most unusual Spamware

Things really began to heat up on page 7
http://www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/showthread.php?t=112596&page=7
when Team e-gore was DQ'ed for a blatant disregard of the rules. :doh: I really should learn to read those, but there are just so many nowadays.

What ensued was the most entertaining and fun Throwdown in some time. I thoroughly enjoyed everyone's participation, especially Bill's many bulls that continued running even in the Voting thread. For me this even surpassed the Great Chicken Burger Debacle of 2010. It was especially satisfying that Mr. Big finally came through with a very well deserved win.

 

[Gore]

I just had to add this. Right now it is my favorite Throwdown pic ever. I don't think anything else better represents this forum. Here is the link:

http://www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/showpost.php?p=1749574&postcount=122

and here is the pic:

 

[colonel00]

Ha, I was just mentioning this same pic in the Mini TD thread.

 

[cmcadams]

I have to say that the lamb with mashed potatoes is the best food art I've seen. Gore has done others, but, to me, that tops the list.

And I'd agree with big on Rick's photo except for one thing... I wish he'd fixed the white balance... It would have been perfect then!