Anniversary Find

On our trip to Savannah, we tracked down the cutest little local honey store right downtown. We bought some regular honey and some whipped honey (which is amazing on french bread!), and these grilling planks that Josh wanted to try.

We didn't know exactly how they were supposed to work or if they'd even make a difference when we grilled, but they sounded good.

Turns out, they're awesome. We've bought like 10 more.

You have to soak the plank before you use it so that it doesn't catch on fire on the grill, just like shish-kabob skewers. While the plank is soaking, you marinate your meat in a marinade that compliments the wood plank you are using that night (reminds me of wine pairings).

Then you cook your meat directly on the planks on the grill. The meat comes out so moist.... And yes, you can definitely taste the smoky wood flavor. It's delicious! You have to try these things.

There are tons of recipes online, but the ones Josh has made are

• Maple Planked Balsamic & Sugar Chicken
• Maple Planked Mustard Chicken
• Cedar Planked Barbeque Beef Filets

This is from Steak Night:

Aren't they cute?? Don't tell Josh I said that.

He also made Maple Mustard Mashed Sweet Potatoes from their online recipe book... which were fantastic. Click here for that recipe.

All these recipe names sound fancy, but they're super easy to make. If they can tear Josh away from his Cheeseburger with no cheese add bacon, then you know they have to be good and easy.
Josh has since bought more from ebay (cheaper!), but I've also seen them at Gander Mountain locally. Enjoy!

Love,

Josh, Kim & Abby