A Chilly 47 Degrees and Ribs!

I was really excited when Elizabeth gifted me the Weber Genesis the other week.  Ever since I had it setup on the patio, I have been trying to grill everything I can.

"What's for dinner tonight?" I asked Elizabeth.
"I have pre-made enchaladas in the freezer.  I just need to warm them in the oven."  She replied.
"Can we heat them up on the grill?"  I pondered.

Anyway, this weekend bringing Easter Sunday, and you know how most people go ahead and eat some pork, I decided to shake things up, and make the pork on Saturday, and not a ham either, but rather, a slab of baby backs.

The weather wasn't quite right for ribs, but I decided that 47 degrees, a little rain, and moderate wind were not going to keep me from grilling!

Thanks to my good friend Russell in Oklahoma, where they certainly know their BBQ, I have a nice rub to prepare the rack with.  Thanks Russ!

First I had to trim the fat, the pieces of dangling meat, and rip that silver skin off the bottom.

Next I had to get that rub on nice and thick like reasonably layered.  *Actually, I put too much on this time, and will consider another go, but with half as much rub.  Still good though.

Then I wrapped it up tight in some plastic wrap and put it in the fridge for an hour or so.

Next, I set my grill to approximately 225 degrees F, and put the ribs on.  Indirect heat of course.

Now it was time to go poor a nice cold Ale.  This has really turned out to be a good choice!

About an hour or so has passed, and the ribs have taken on enough flavor from the open flame/flavorizor bars on the grill; it's time to wrap them up in foil.

This was the first time I have tried Annie's BBQ sauce, and I was very happy with the product.  Sweet and smoky, just like the label indicates.

You gotta get those rubs out of the foil now, and finish them off with some slathering.  I don't have a traditional mop for this part, just a silicon pastry brush.

About 3 1/2 hours have past now, and it's time to start carving.

Dinner is served!

Inspired by Russell Stitt's BBQ Knowledge...

An Anthony Holloway Production...

And Ethan approved!

a new nephew/cousin

Yesterday Ethan and I drove down to New Ulm to meet our newest family member. Aiden Derek Krebs was born at 12:53 yesterday and weighed in at 8 lbs. 11 oz. His proud parents, Dawn and Derek, are doing well. He is such a cutie and we can't wait to see him again!

Can you believe this weather?!?

           
Our main goal this past week? Be outside as much as possible! I cannot believe how warm it has been! Ethan and I have been on our own this past week as Anthony has been in Philadelphia again for work. He will be home tomorrow so we are very excited! Anthony helped me celebrate turning thirty in style by surprising me not only with a spa day, but also a fancy date night downtown. We had dinner at Sea Change in the Guthrie Theater in Minneapolis and then went to a comedy show at Acme. We even had a babysitter for the night and got to stay at the fancy Graves 601 Hotel. All in all Anthony pulled off an amazing birthday full of surprises. Ethan continues to love ECFE and I as well. Now that ice skating is done for the season he will be starting swimming lessons in April:)


happy spring everyone!


                                     

 

february: so far...

Ethan and I are staying busy during this unusual winter we are having. For the month of February, we signed Ethan up for ice skating lessons. He goes every Tuesday and practices standing up, "marching" on the ice and falling down.  On Wednesday mornings, Ethan has ECFE class. It is a parent-child class for the first half and then I meet with the parents in an adjoining room while he continues class. We have also been active in a great mom's group on Meetup for Maple Grove moms. There are usually 3-4 activities per week that we can join, depending on our schedule. We have met some wonderful friends and it is always nice to have things to do :) 

Philadelphia trip

I had the opportunity to tag along for Anthony's most recent business trip. He was in Philadelphia for a week, so we arranged for my parents to watch Ethan and I flew out to join him for half the week. It was a great trip, I am always excited to see and explore a new place and that is just what we did. There was so much character and history to this city that it just made everything more interesting. We took in all the popular sights and walked a good portion of downtown. We enjoyed some really great food there as well. Since we were so close to the coast, we took advantage of the fresh seafood that was popular there. We tried oysters, lobsters rolls, and the best fish and chips I've ever had. (it was from a place that was featured on Food Network- The Dandelion) Of course, we also had to try a cheesesteak. We tried one the the local favorites, Jim's, it was very yummy. All in all a great trip!

Liberty Place 1 & 2

cute little street

row houses 

the LOVE sculpture

the Liberty Bell

Philly Cheesesteaks @ Jims