Daddy Ray's Sauce - You Need Some!

So there are one million plus barbecue sauces on the market right now and will be one million more in the next month or so. Why is mine different? Is that a trick question? Come on, you know the difference. I'll wait...

Hello, are you there? Did you figure it out? Here is the difference...I made it.  Now, does that make mine better than others out there or even yours? Most would say that's a personal preference. Some might think so because they know I love cooking. So this creation wouldn't surprise you.

Recently I moved to North Carolina, Asheville in case you didn't already know. I have researched, asked, and talked about the two separate worlds when it comes to what folks like in NC. Western vs. Eastern (that is all I will comment on that for now). Before moving to NC, I lived in Columbus GA. Most there enjoy sauces made with a mustard base.

Sorry, had to explain my thought process. Anyway, I made a mustard, apple cider vinegar recipe. Kind of a hybrid. I'm in the beginning process of this new sauce. Creation is pretty much done, with all kinds of spices, etc. Now bottling samples and then getting it out there. That's what this is about, introduction and feedback. I know most of you can't taste it right this minute, but if you're in Asheville you definitely can.

I would like to hear what you have to say about this sauce for what you know of it or me. Your thoughts are definitely a bonus. I will say it is very tangy and I know you will like it once you've tasted it. Oh, I will tell you about the name very soon. Please comment.

September 11, 2001 - Ten Years Later

Do you remember that day? Did you have mixed feelings that day? Did you cry, get upset, get mad? I know I experienced all those emotions. I was actually so scared, I sat down and started crying. "What in the world is going on?"

Did you lose a friend, loved one that day? If you did, your day was even harder than mine. I couldn't imagine what you went through and on this the tenth anniversary, how you are feeling today.

What about those men and women that during those chaotic times, went back up in those buildings to rescue those in need? How about those brave men and women on that plane that went down in Pennsylvania? Those men and women who helped in clean up. How about those men and women that went over seas and continue to do so in our military to continue to protect our freedom? Sacrifice? I would say so.

On this day, remember how fragile and precious life is. Take your own time in your own personal way to remember those who lost their life.  Put aside those petty differences. Let's not argue, quarrel or fight with each other. Let's define what we are today... The United States of America. God bless you all in this day of remembrance.