Well I’ve been writing this little blog for a whole year now, so I wanted to do something a little bit special to celebrate, so I thought I’d host a Backyard BBQ pop up and invited a few local food producers who have inspired me, and a few friends for an evening of outdoor cooking.
My new outdoor cooking and dining den came in most useful due to the terrible weather. I’d planned a menu that would give me time to spend with my guests and not be slaving over a hot BBQ.
So we enjoyed home made Rosemary and Sea Salt Focaccia with rapeseed oil and chive flower vinegar to dip in. My special bourbon laced CountrywoodSmoke Chilli. Apple and Maple smoked Pulled Pork in a roll with my rainbow slaw. Some wonderful flower salad leaves from Maddocks Farm, and my speciality Chilli Chocolate cake with clotted cream.
A fab evening, celebrating outdoor cooking and local produce.
COUNTRYWOODSMOKE 
Posted by Big D's bbq on January 22, 2013 at 10:21 am
Reblogged this on Big D's BBQ and commented:
Check out this blog, great photo’s which I am jealous of but more importantly great food, which is cooked outdoors.
Posted by Jean | Delightful Repast on September 2, 2012 at 1:04 am
That looks fabulous! I just made and posted my indoor oven-barbecued pulled pork because my current outdoor grill is not up to the task. Hope to remedy that situation in 2013. I love making foccacia, and rolls for pulled pork sandwiches. That chili and salad look like works of art!
Posted by Mad Dog on August 27, 2012 at 11:46 pm
Fantastic – that’s a great way to thank everybody!
Posted by philip and penny on August 27, 2012 at 11:13 am
Really enjoyed the evening. Impressed by your delicious pulled pork..
hang loose
philip
Posted by Michelle on August 27, 2012 at 12:00 am
Many happy returns!
Posted by Jan Billington on August 26, 2012 at 4:04 pm
Thank you Marcus & Lisa for hosting such a fabulous evening. I’m very impressed with my first ‘pop up’. Perfect combination of amazing food, great company & relaxed foodie chat. I forgot to tell the kids about the apple core fetish and jam jar eccentricity – your legendary status can only improve!
Posted by countrywoodsmoke on August 26, 2012 at 6:34 pm
Thank you so much, glad you enjoyed it. I’m going to get so much stick from them next time I see them….
Your salad was sooo good too.
Cheers
Marcus
Posted by ceciliag on August 26, 2012 at 1:42 pm
Stunning and Happy One Year! I just love your blackboard menu .. now I want one of those to hang on a post! You food is always so good, I love your blog! c
Posted by countrywoodsmoke on August 26, 2012 at 3:31 pm
Thanks Cecilia, my wife had the board made for me, but you could make one with some blackboard paint, a bit of wood and some rope. It’s nice to show people what they will be eating.
Cheers
Marcus
Posted by pitmansfarm on August 26, 2012 at 11:05 am
Thanks Marcus, it was a wonderful evening, the food was fab
cheers Joyce Pitmans Farm
Posted by countrywoodsmoke on August 26, 2012 at 3:29 pm
You’re so welcome, it was a pleasure to be able to cook for you guys.
Cheers
Marcus
Posted by cookinginsens on August 26, 2012 at 9:03 am
Congrats on your first year anniversary! Great menu and I envy your cooking den 🙂
Posted by countrywoodsmoke on August 26, 2012 at 9:26 am
Thanks Rosemary has been a great year, have enjoyed every post, and reading so many other wonderful blogs such as your own.
Cheers
Marcus
Posted by Patrons of the Pit on January 4, 2013 at 9:27 pm
I concur, looks like you have a quaint little outdoor kitchen there. Jealous! Got any more pictures of it anywhere? I like what you do and how you do it! Keep it up Marcus!
-POTP
Posted by countrywoodsmoke on January 4, 2013 at 9:39 pm
Thanks guys, yes I have some groovy video if you’d like to see it?
Cheers
Marcus
Posted by Patrons of the Pit on January 4, 2013 at 9:54 pm
That would be groovy indeed, at your leisure of course.