Let's introduce ourselves and get to know one another better

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Welcome!

[James124 (Jameel)]

Hey everyone! I’m Alex, based in Oregon. I’m a big fan of DIY projects, weekend gardening, and testing out new recipes (especially anything with garlic ). Been lurking for a bit but figured it’s time to say hello. Looking forward to learning and sharing with you all!

[linguafood (Natascha)]

Hey Alex! Welcome to our forum. The home cooking and gardening boards are a perfect fit for your interests.

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Welcome! Here’s a link the food gardening sub.

Food Gardening 2025

I’ll start! Two kinds of rosemary in a neighbors yard ( I thinkthe uprightone on the left is “Arp”), and bee activity in January! [PXL_20241230_220309173] [PXL_20241230_220245327.MP~2] Another neighbor’s citrus [PXL_20241231_215435026.MP] Anyone pruning? My blow and mow guy cut back some crimson clover cover crop, and pruned a plum fortunately a flowering one.

[ChristinaM (Hungry in Asheville, NC (still plenty to offer tourists post Hurricane))]

Welcome, Jameel! Glad to see you here. Hooray for de-lurking!

[Vecchiouomo (Tim Irvine)]

Welcome! I love Orygun. My wife and I met at Willamette, where she was an undergraduate and I was a law student. We honeymooned at Otter Crest fifty years ago July 12. We go back often.

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@Vecchiouomo

honeymooned at Otter Crest fifty years ago July 12

Happy early 50th anniversary—what a milestone!

[linguafood (Natascha)]

Perhaps you can clarify how you’d like to be addressed in the future. I already see some confusion regarding your handle, the name next to it, and your own introduction as “Alex.”

Meanwhile, have fun exploring our forum, James/Jameel/Alex

[bbqboy]

Where are you in Oregon?

[Vecchiouomo (Tim Irvine)]

Many thanks.

[johntannerbbq (john tanner)]

Congratulations! This year is #50 for us as well.

[Vecchiouomo (Tim Irvine)]

Well congratulations on fifty and congratulations again for having BBQ in your name. In this state, Texas, that means you are royalty.

[johntannerbbq (john tanner)]

A lot of BBQ in my belly, anyway. A good bit from my visits to the Lone Star State. I took the Goliad motto to heart

[PNW_mushroom]

I guess I should introduce myself since I’ve popped into threads a couple of times now.

1. Where are you?
   Seattle area
2. What food-related topic are you most passionate about, that you want people to ask you about and you can’t stop talking about it?
   Pacific NW food is out of this world, I love to talk about all the things to see and do while dining out. I lurk in the European threads, living vicariously.
3. What’s a great food experience you have had?
   I’ve had a few, but probably the best was having Chef Tom Douglas cook me wagyu steak at a cooking demonstration in Seattle. Melt in your mouth good and he was a lot of fun to chat with.
4. A little tidbit about you
   I used to work in telecom, now retired. I traveled a lot for work, but also for pleasure.

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Welcome!

[linguafood (Natascha)]

As a certified shroom head, I love your handle

Welcome to our forum!