Consumable Products

The next time you’re in a grocery store, look at the ingredients list on consumable products like BBQ sauces, spices, and BBQ sauces. If you can pronounce 80% of the ingredients you’re doing better than most. What these labels are saying is these products are all additives, preservatives, and flavor enhancers.

Look at our consumable products and right away you can see the difference between our products and theirs. It is our goal to allow the natural flavors in foods forward as opposed to tastes created in a laboratory. We make healthy products for a reason and that reason is so you know exactly what you’re consuming.

Multifunctional Shredder Claws

After slow-cooking large chunks of meat for pulled pork sandwiches, you should have a pair of multifunctional shredder claws nearby. Shredding claws provide the knockout punch even when the meat falls off the bone. Pitmasters pride themselves in tenderizing large chunks of meat and pulling them apart by hand is the reward. The meat is hot and may burn your hands coming off the grill. With claws, getting burned is less likely.

The meat shredder claws can chop BBQ meat to pieces in just a few minutes and open a bottle of beer meanwhile. This will be your favorite BBQ gadget. It can be a chicken shredder or even a great meat shredding claws for pork or beef. Ideally, you should take the meat or chicken to shredding claws immediately after cooking. This is important because as our system correctly separates the fibers, they must “melt” the collagen between them in order for the shredding to occur correctly.

A good rule of thumb is that any thick cut of meat, such as pork chops or lamb shoulder, should rest for 10-15 minutes. Large cuts of meat, such as roast chicken or lamb roast, need more resting time. Let the meat rest for 15-30 minutes, depending on the cooking time and the size of the roast. At this point, you should engage the multifunctional shredder claws.

Using Multifunction Shredder Claws

In addition to shredding meat, meat claws can be used to lift, move, pick up, and carry large cuts of meat, such as roasts or turkeys, while they are still hot. Care should be taken when slicing meat so claws are perfect for keeping meat where you want it while slicing. Most claws are dishwasher safe but always verify if that's appropriate. Clicking the button below will display available claws direct from our store to your door.

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Secured Systems By Design

Technology systems are threatened by inside and outside actors. Secured systems by design, allow administrators to sleep comfortably at night. Online retailing has displaced in-store shopping as the method of choice for consumer goods. Computer security, also called cybersecurity, is the protection of computer systems from harm, theft, and unauthorized access. Computer hardware is protected by the same means used to protect other valuable or sensitive equipment—namely, serial numbers, doors and locks, and alarms.

Some of the most common risks to the security of a computer include malware infections and phishing attacks. The most egregious attacks were made possible by weak passwords, unpatched software vulnerabilities, and social engineering. Some major risks include data breaches, insider threats, and denial-of-service attacks. By far, the target of hackers is the companies private data.

The book presents the industry's best practices for securing the complete technology stack. The tech stack is divided into pillars and their unique security requirements. Coordinating activities between actors for each pillar is challenging and the book highlights actual experiences performed by the staff responsible for those pillars. The commonality is to provide a system hardened against attacks auditors cannot complain about.

Building Secured Systems By Design

Writing this book was an eye-opening experience. What became obvious is this topic could have been broken up into multiple books. Each vendor's platform in the tech stack has its own expectations requiring admins to take specific guidance. The true value of this book is it provides a roadmap for managing IT systems. The number of pages in the book was capped at 1000 pages.

The link below takes you to a viewer where you can see what gets covered in the book. The book is complete and the real-world examples of actual hacks and their prevention methods highlight errors made by admins.. Also included in the book is a section for retrofitting existing systems. What I observed in the industry is how difficult patching online systems can be and many companies push it off. Pushing off maintenance was the reason systems have been hacked. This is covered in detail and real-live examples have been provided for dealing with his scenario. Please give the book a look, it truly has something for everyone.

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Knowledge is Power and Books Are the Fuel

Reading daily can be extremely effective in the long term and help your kids learn about the world. Books are the fuel for developing imagination, becoming more empathetic, and enriching their vocabulary. The power of reading is the idea that reading can have many positive effects on a person's life. Those effects include mental stimulation, improved focus, and increased knowledge. Reading can also help people develop empathy, imagination, and critical thinking skills.

There are many studies demonstrating the value of reading to children and exposing them to books from as early an age as you can. Reading helps to develop their vocabulary, their concentration, and their understanding of words and the world around them. This makes reading a superpower. Books have the power to improve your vocabulary by introducing you to new words. The more you read, the more your vocabulary grows, along with your ability to effectively communicate. Additionally, reading improves writing skills by helping the reader understand and learn different writing styles.

Books are the fuel for young and old minds and we all have our favorites. Some we've read multiple times and some only once. Initially, this website was created to provide a place for self-publishers to sell their books. We soon realized a place for selling used books was equally important. What we have created is a place where you can buy and sell books all from the comfort of your home. We actually perform the legwork to get your book into the hands of another person.

Books Are The Fuel

Here are the steps for selling your book:

  1. You purchase space to list your book
  2. You fill out a one page form containing details of your book and email it to us
  3. We verify ISBN, create the ad, and request your approval
  4. Once approved, your books listing is available to the public
  5. When the book sells, we email you a packing slip and you ship your book to the buyer
  6. The seller has 10 days, after which we forward proceeds to you

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Tailgating In Full Effect

A tailgate party is a social event where people gather in or around the open tailgate of a vehicle. There they eat, drink, and play games. Needless to say, tailgating in full effect is what unapologetic sports fans are used to. Whatever foods you like are appropriate for tailgating. These parties are all about getting together with friends over good food. Uncooked, pre-prepared, raw, or food requiring warming up are the rule. Typically, tailgates revolve around grilling up delicious food like burgers and hot dogs, mixing up refreshing drinks, and engaging in fun pre-game activities. It’s as much about the social experience as it is about preparing for the game.

Tailgating is as much about the social experience as it is about preparing for the game. Whether you’re flipping burgers on the grill or enjoying a cold drink with friends, tailgate parties are perfect for getting into the game-day spirit. This verb gets its name from a vehicle's tailgate. If you're too close to the tailgate of the truck in front of you, you're tailgaiting. Another informal use of tailgate is "party in the back of a truck," especially in the parking lot of a sports arena: "Let's tailgate before the big game tomorrow!"

Tailgating In Full Effect

This verb gets its name from a vehicle's tailgate. If you're too close to the tailgate of the truck in front of you, you're tailgating. Another informal use of tailgate is "party in the back of a truck," especially in the parking lot of a sports arena: "Let's tailgate before the big game tomorrow!". While it is often legal to tailgate with open containers at certain stadiums on game day, you can't bring these containers to unaffiliated streets or parking lots. Be aware of the local laws and your surroundings if you plan to drink alcohol!

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Kebabs Are The International Food

While the 'kebab' version is typically used in areas that are Arabic speaking, such as Lebanon and Syria. 'Kebob' is more typically used in countries such as Iran and Armenia. The truth is, they're used interchangeably quite often, and there's no right or wrong way to put the “bob” in shish kabob. With this in mind, we can call kebabs the international food.

Kebabs consist of cut up or ground meat, sometimes with vegetables and various other accompaniments according to the specific recipe. Although kebabs are typically cooked on a skewer over a fire. Some kebab dishes are oven-baked in a pan. They are also prepared as a stew such as tas kebab. The traditional meat for kebabs is most often lamb meat, but regional recipes may include beef, goat, chicken, fish, or even pork (depending on whether or not there are specific religious prohibitions).

Traditional kebabs can consist of fish, lamb, or beef meat then grilled on skewers with vegetables and/or fruit. They may also be grilled without skewers or prepared in a pan on the stove or in the oven. Skewers made with metal or bamboo are the most widely used. Selection is based on whether you plan to dispose of (bamboo) or reuse (metal) skewers. When we host family and friends, we typically use bamboo where they can be tossed out after use. There is no noticeable difference in taste.

Kebabs the international Food

Kebab, (also kebap, kabob, kebob, or kabab) is an Iranian, Afghan, Middle Eastern, Eastern Mediterranean, and South Asian dish of pieces of meat, fish, or vegetables roasted or grilled on a skewer or spit originating either in the Eastern Mediterranean, or the Middle East, before spreading worldwide. In the early says of the wild west, food was cooked over an open flame using whatever was available. Native Americans cooked food over wooden spits so essentially you can say kebabs have been everywhere in the world all the time.

Our store contains hard items you will need to make kebabs. Our sauces can also be used to make these dishes like the boss that you are. And if you need something to baste your food, we have basting brushes of many makes and sizes. Click the button below and view what we have in our store for making this awesome dish. We also have a fine selection of spices, some of which may be hard to find in stores.

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Basting Fish and Shellfish while Grilling

Some more succulent eating is done when basting fish and shellfish grilling. If you like to grill vegetables, fish, or other foods prone to breaking apart a grill basket is an awesome value. Baskets keep food contained while still letting it rest atop the grill and get nicely charred and smoky. Grill baskets are high-sided perforated metal pans that let the smoky flavor and heat in. Baskets are all about preventing small foods from falling through the grates into the flames below and provide even cooking.

You do not need a grilling basket to grill your vegetables but a grilling basket is handy in that it will help prevent you from losing any of your smaller veggies through the grates - skewering them helps but if you have a grilling basket feel free to grill your smaller veggies in it. Put the vegetables in a grilling basket or, if broiling, transfer the vegetables to the prepared baking sheet. Grill or broil, 4 inches from the heat, turning once, until the vegetables are cooked through and lightly charred, about 20 minutes. If you're cooking small or delicate vegetables, anything sliced smaller than three-quarters of an inch, keep the cover open. If the vegetables are thicker, you'll want to close the lid to help them cook through.

Grilling baskets also work well for burgers. I've had the experience of making turkey burgers over an open flame. The meat, beef and turkey, are delicate and can fall apart ruining the experience. There's nothing like a flame grilled burger so baskets are more than an outstanding addition to your outdoor kitchen

Fish and Shellfish Grilling Cooking Time

Starting off, we recommend cooking fish 4-5 minutes on each time max. Cooking time also depends on the thickness of the fish. Per inch of fish, the general rule is to allow 8-10 minutes of grill time. So, if your fish is two inches in thickness, grill each side for about six to eight minutes. But its always a good idea to check the instructions on your recipe. Shellfish should be cooked 4-5 minutes per side as well. Using shrimp as an example, if using large shrimp the 4-5 minute mark should suffice. Anything smaller we recommend watching it to determine the best duration. When basting, you're going to most likely cook the food with an open top so watch it closely so that you can remove the food should a flame develop.

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Herb Seasonings & Salt-Free Diets

With today's diets, sodium is everywhere. Salt is necessary for the body to function. salt free herb seasoning diets are more than worth a look. Herb seasonings have existed since the beginning of time and are ample substitutes for many store-bought seasoning mixes. Dieticians and medical professionals ALL agree that low-salt diets are good for heart health and they stress eating healthy. Hypertension can cause health problems over time, including heart disease and stroke. Salty foods in particular can cause high blood pressure. When you eat salt, your body retains more fluids, raising blood volume and pressure.

Herbs and Spices are the best anti-oxidants to have around. They have exceptional antioxidant, antispasmodic, antiseptic, digestive, carminative and stimulant properties. As an anti-oxidant spices help increase oxygenation and circulation in the body, as well as helping boost the immune system. Adding a variety of herbs and spices into your diet could help improve your intake of antioxidant and anti-inflammatory compounds.

Depending on who you ask and their region, a finite number of spices are available. Everyone has their favorites but based on our research, most spice blends contain zero salt, additives, or preservatives. In concert with healthy eating, we have crafted three salt-free herb spice blends for any dish you prepare. We like it mostly on vegetable and seafood dishes, salads, and soups. We've used our herb seasonings when making other dishes and what we will say salt-free herb seasoning makes it easier to change the diet as we age.

Salt Free Herb Seasoning - Ours vs. Theirs

If you're already enjoying salt-free diets you're probably using one of the other commercially available herb blends. Taking a look at our herb blend ingredients confirms what's in the product. You will never see additives, preservatives, or enhancers listed with the other ingredients rolled into our products. That's what sets us apart from the others. The herbs will never overpower natural food flavors. The herb sample packs from Cookin Wit' Gus are available in three distinct flavors, as well as a sample pack. You can try each flavor for a low price and decide which works best for your style of cooking.

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Seasoned Coatings Aren’t Boring

Depending on who you ask, seasoned coatings aren't boring. They take fried foods to the next level, whatever you're cooking. Tailgating, the entire family, or a group of friends will tell everybody how good your food was. Our craft-built seasoned coating mixes are made without flavor enhancers, additives, or preservatives. That way the natural flavors in the food stand out and make people say WOW !!!!

A "seasoned coating mix" is a blend of spices, herbs, breadcrumbs, and sometimes other ingredients like corn flour, designed to coat meat, poultry, or fish, adding both flavor and a crispy texture when baked or fried; essentially, it's a pre-made seasoning designed to create a crunchy crust on your food.

We are committed to providing quality products you can't find elsewhere. These coating mixes can be used with anything. And when we say anything, that includes meat, fish, shellfish, or vegetables. Use our coating mixes as you would any other. Some apply this after an egg wash, and some pour the mix into a bag and shake it up. Whatever method you like works. One of our favorite uses is for breading and deep frying turkeys. If is sounds like frying a chicken, the only difference is the turkey is not cut up.

Many people do not like to deep fry indoors because of the smell. These mixes are aromatic and you can smell them anywhere close to where they're being used. You walk into the kitchen and wow. They smell up the out-of-doors so make sure you bring extra food to prepare. Remember walking into your kitchen at home and that sensation of your favorite food cooking. That's a memory we successfully replicated.

Food Allergy Versions

And for our friends with food allergies, we have hand-crafted special blends so you can enjoy your favorite foods. Rice flour is used instead of wheat-based flour. Seasoned coatings aren't boring and we can prove it.

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Literally the oldest cooking utensil in the world.

A mortar and pestle is the worlds oldest cooking utensil used to crush and grind ingredients into a paste or powder. You can find them made of stone, like granite or marble, or other materials like ceramic or wood. Mortar and pestles are great tools to mix, grind, smash, pulverize, and pound both wet and dry ingredients. A mortar and pestle are among the oldest tools on earth and ancient civilizations were first in the development and use.

They're not just decorative--they're one of a chefs favorite kitchen tool. The mortar and pestle work faster than a knife to crush nuts, pound garlic into a paste. You can also smash ginger or chiles to infuse flavor, or grind whole spices into powders. We also use it to crush peppercorns destined for our blended products. People have used these to render wheat into flour for making bread so as you can see, they’re versatile.

Mortar & Pestle is highly recommended for use in our products. The reason for that is that we do not use anti-caking agents. Agents include the stearates of calcium and magnesium, silica and various silicates, and talc. Our rubs will cake but balancing the value of natural products against chemical-laced products we feel is easy peasy.

Worlds Oldest Cooking Utensil Maintenance

For regular maintenance, you need to clean the mortar and pestle after every use—this is true for all mortars and pestles regardless of material. Otherwise, you'll risk your guacamole tasting like the Szechuan peppercorns you pounded a few days ago. Wet a soft sponge or dishcloth with warm water and apply a squirt of unscented dish soap. Then, gently scrub the mortar and pestle to clean off any stubborn residue. Use an unscented dish soap to prevent the taste and smell from seeping into the marble.

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Enjoying Food Without Additives

Like most Americans who grew up in cities, we never paid much attention to what meals were prepared and served. We ate what was prepared with minimal complaining, if any. As I got older, I embarked on a quest to find out what enjoying food without additives tasted like. The experience resulted in an appreciation for the natural flavors in the food. Additives and preservatives are nothing new they have been around in one form or another since early man. Food additives are certainly front and center in today's processed foods.

The evolution of food additives has spun off many studies, mostly about their safety. If you look at food products banned around the globe, it is primarily because the additives have been deemed harmful to your health. Many banned products contain coloring agents to make the food look more appealing or improve texture. All of which contain "suggestions" that they cause cancer, nervous system damage, DNA changes, etc. I say suggestion because most public-facing ads will not confirm or deny the concerns. Enjoying food without additives has become easier but visiting the grocery store or grabbing a quick snack to take off the edge is unavoidable.

Our Products:

We have made an entire line of spice/seasoning blends without additives or preservatives. That is our sweet spot. The result is we have been able to appreciate natural flavors in the food we eat. I suppose in the long run I will know if dietary changes have had a meaningful impact or not. Maybe I won't even worry about it. What I do know is products made without additives and preservatives require different handling over their lifecycle. Seasonings tend to clump and require grinding mostly. They have held their flavor over time so I consider that a win. Our favorite sauces have been made using real fruit. They are fresh and tasty but must be refrigerated to slow down the ripening. And you don't want to open more than you need but the good news is they respond well to freezing.

I've purposefully stayed away from today's engineered foods. It's just not clear what the long-term effects will be from making a hamburger patty from plants or wood will be. I'm of the mind you can eat whatever you choose within reason. My preference is to know what I'm taking in so there are no surprises later.

Enjoying Food Without Additives Summary:

If after researching food additives you come away confused about what's good to eat and what's not, we're in the same boat. It seems to me that additives are used to extend the life of products along with making them taste better. When using my products at least you know what you're consuming. I think I'll err on the side of healthy eating.

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