Oktoberfest 2013 places to go in NYC
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Oktoberfest 2013 places to go in NYC

Another summer come and gone. I really had a good summer with the family and friends. Time to get back at it. Another Oktoberfest comes and goes. This year Oktoberfest 2013  began on Saturday, September 21 and ended on Sunday, October 6.  Once again we raise our glasses and give thanks for this beautiful period of the year … Continue reading

Hot Sauce Expo NYC 2013
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Hot Sauce Expo NYC 2013

This past weekend, I was fortunately able to attend the first annual NYC Hot Sauce Expo NYC 2013.  I attended the event as a team member as part of the ArrogantSwine team. What a great time.  The event featured a number of hot sauce vendors, hot bbq sauces and other spicy condiments.  Check out my view of the … Continue reading

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Introducing the Team!!

Originally posted on The Arrogant Swine:
Whole Hog BBQ needs a decently large team. If nothing else, to move the massive dead weight of our pigs. So the Arrogant Swine crew in alphabetical order (of course I end up last) Angel Mercado – Beer-conomist/Head of Infrastructure Angel believes sobriety is a problem which must be…

THE PROPER WARM-UP
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THE PROPER WARM-UP

I learned THE PROPER WARM-UP during my time in the ARMY.  I learned it back in 1998 and I have continued to do it till today.  I have seen people get injured because not warming up correctly before exerting themself during a heavy workout.  By properly warming-up you can minimize the chance of injuries. So let’s … Continue reading

Carolina Whole Hog at aPorkalypse
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Carolina Whole Hog at aPorkalypse

Question: Who doesn’t love the smell of smoke which is produced when the fat of the meat hits those hot coals and sizzles up, creating this plume of wonderous savory smoke…yum!  I do. Can you smell it?  Well I was fortunate to be part of this wonderful event and had my full smoke from the pit … Continue reading

What is your favorite attack?
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What is your favorite attack?

“Judo teaches us to look for the best possible course of action, whatever the individual circumstances, and helps us to understand that worry is a waste of energy.”-Jigoro Kano “I don’t have a preferred style of guard, I think if you limit yourself to one style your adversaries will quickly find a way to dominate … Continue reading

aPORKalypse NOW 2013 – Whole Hog BBQ!! -With Tyson.
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aPORKalypse NOW 2013 – Whole Hog BBQ!! -With Tyson.

Originally posted on The Arrogant Swine:
See ALL the Photos and food porn of aPORKalyspe HERE. I live in Queens. Now this for a long time marks the complete opposite of hip. Queens doesn’t have the same sex appeal as Williamsburg and definitely doesn’t have gentrified air of Park Slope in Brooklyn. What I have found lately…