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  1. OSOBUCO

    Easter Lamb

    I dressed out and cubed a beautiful New Zealand leg of lamb for an exotic Easter Curry and I have some chops marinating in olive oil rosemary thyme garlic and lemon zest for the grill. Chops will pair with asparagus and curry over basmati. Now I need to decide the wine.
  2. OSOBUCO

    Drying Question: How Dry is too Dry?

    That's the question. I have been experimenting with moisture level in order to reduce tongue bite while maintaining flavor and I am beginning to think too dry is leading me to require more relights especially early in a bowl. I know @cosmicfolklore loves it near crispy but I seem to have more...
  3. OSOBUCO

    Tongue Bite Progress Update

    Hi Friends – I have been learning so much here and elsewhere and I have made a ton of progress on my tongue bite issue and thought I’d pass along a bit of what I have learned: Drying more and packing looser does indeed help – of course most everyone with experience says this and I am glad I...
  4. OSOBUCO

    Why Is It...

    First - sorry mods for the cryptic post title... Cryptic isn't a problem but lack of capitals is. Just having fun. But why is it when I smoke and drink at my computer, a few days later a box of tobacco or a new pipe appears at my door? Anyone else have this issue? ;)
  5. OSOBUCO

    Pan Seared Scallops

    With three cheese Risotto and asparagus paired with a killer EnGarde white
  6. OSOBUCO

    Staining a Cob

    Anyone ever stain a natural cob? If so what stain did you use? I read where some like leather stain but I was contemplating an oil based wood stain (I have some in the garage ;) ). If you stained it did you also finish it with a shellac or poly? I really enjoyed my cob hiking the other day...
  7. OSOBUCO

    WCC Rouxgaroux

    I hesitate to write a review of any tobacco as my palate is quite uneducated in the art. Wine on the other hand I have been deeply involved with for 30 years. Anyway, I had my first bowl of Rouxgaroux after dinner last night and I quite liked it. Smoked it as my first bowl ever in my Sav...
  8. OSOBUCO

    Aro vs Standard in a Cob?

    So i was smokin an aro out of my cob yesterday and I really enjoyed it and it only needed a couple relights. Only my second time with a cob and I wonder if there is a preference for type of tobacco you all have in a cob. Btw I was on a hike when enjoying this smoke here so it coulda been the...
  9. OSOBUCO

    Why do I Want to Buy More and More Pipes?

    I am only a beginner when it comes to serious piping. Maybe 6 months into it. BUT I already own 2 dozen pipes AND I keep looking/drooling over more. Is this normal or am I going mad?!!! At the moment I have a craving for a cutty like the Sav 402. Something really appealing about the lines of it.
  10. OSOBUCO

    The Country Squire

    Just placed my first order with them. Looks like a real neat shop with some interesting blends
  11. OSOBUCO

    Opinions on Boswell’s Tobacco

    Just wondering if anyone favors any of their blends and if so what ones do you like. Aros? English?
  12. OSOBUCO

    Jalapeño Cheeseburger in Paradise

    60 degrees and sunny. Time to grill!!
  13. OSOBUCO

    Sesame Encrusted Salmon

    Marinated and broiled to medium with cheesy sour cream onion hash browns and beans paired with a glorious pinot.
  14. OSOBUCO

    I Did "IT" Again...

    Major bite but for me it is on my soft palate. Sores and redness. All from a quarter bowl of PS Luxury Navy Flake. I stopped at a quarter because I just did not like it. To me it was sour apples... literally. Hay, grass and sour. Like freaking sour mash whiskey - ISH! So I dumped my fold...
  15. OSOBUCO

    SPC Plum Pudding Bourbon Barrel Aged

    Hi friends - i do not claim to know diddly squat about tobacco. I am a rather newby and I am trying as much as I can to see where my tastes exist but this is a really nice smoke to me. I am uber sensitive to bite and this is kind to me. it is rich and flavorful and reminds me of the smell of...
  16. OSOBUCO

    Whatcha Smokin' St Patty's Day

    Just curious. What you all gonna smoke and what pipe will you use? I have been quite ill for several weeks now and docs can't figure it out so I will likely be drinking tea and smoking nothing :( I had my Peterson 314 all ready to go with some Eileen's Dream or maybe some Old Dublin but it...
  17. OSOBUCO

    Tell Me Your Favorite "Readily Available" VaPers Please

    Let me know your thoughts please and thank you in advance :)
  18. OSOBUCO

    Invest in Tobacco?

    Given what I see tins selling for with a bit of age on them up to 10x or more I think tobacco may be a decent investment
  19. OSOBUCO

    Fat Tire and a Kentucky Cheroot

  20. OSOBUCO

    New Zealand Lamb Bhuna

    Home made with fresh ground spices
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