Posts Tagged ‘Jack Daniels Invitational BBQ’

Well. Where do I begin. How about with a BIG Thank you.

It was an awesome night for a fundraiser at the Charlotte Room. It was a wonderful venue for this event. Can’t wait to go back. We all had an excellent time. It was amazing to see so many folks come out.  I loved every moment of it. I was truly humbled by the support. Vlad and I cooked for a week before the event to make sure we had enough food for everyone. Right up until 230 am the day of the event I was still in the kitchen and let me tell you it was worth it!!

I first of all have to thank my Jack Team. They have been working really hard towards this fundraiser for a long time. Behind the scenes they plugged our event ran around and got things did more than you can imagine.

Diva Q official Jack Team for 2011

Patrick Weir

Jessie Sweeney

Mike Miller

Jason Rees

Jamie Parisi

Vlado Dimovski

If it wasn’t for all their hard work we could not have put on this fundraiser. Or the support of all our sponsors listed above. I am really grateful for the help. You are only as good as the people that are with you in life and I tell you I am one lucky chick.

I have to say a HUGE thanks to all who came by from near and far. The dynamic duo from Team Eatapedia John Thomson and Paul Firlotte even came all the way from Ottawa to show their support. I adore the entire team. They are good freaking funny people.

John Thomson Paul Firlotte Wilfred Reinke – Photo Credit Wilfred Reinke 

I tried to get around to everyone and I think it was near impossible. I did however get to chat for a bit with my BBQ Brother Ted Reader. It was only fitting that we toasted with a shot of Jack Daniels -

Diva Q & Ted Reader toasting with Jack Daniels

The team set up as much food as humanly possible at the Buffet. Mike Miller from Big Bone BBQ ran the kitchen for the evening. I could not have done it without him and Vlad they never stopped with Patrick and Jessie running everything to floor and raffle tickets too! Jason kept the prime rib cut and Jamie ran the door (and poker) with Jennifer and Jeff G. (My friends who came early helped set up and helped anywhere and everywhere) There was prime rib, chicken, ribs, pulled pork, beans and our legendary mac & cheese which almost caused a riot when it ran out. (*Seriously I promise to make 8 trays of this next time) I love Buster Rhinos BBQ products and a lot of it was used in our BBQ. There were abt’s and pig candy brownies and cakes too! With all of the buffet and everything taken care of I could actually talk with people. This was truly terrific.

Photo Credit Wilfred Reinke 

There was so much laughter it was infectious. Nothing makes me happier than seeing a room full of happy BBQ eating folks. Many thanks  to Scott & Tania from Culinary Adventure Co. for hosting our online ticket sales and all their help with their donations. I know I will be taking some of their classes and food adventures in the near future!

There were lots of prizes and raffles to be had including a very generous donation from Traeger Canada their Traeger JR with a digital temperature control !! thanks so much to all of our donors. There was an incredible assortment of BBQ products and foodie gifts galore!

Photo Credit Wilfred Reinke 

So from now till the Jack I have 2 more contests and I will practice and then when I think I am done practicing I will practice more.

We are all set now to do our very best to represent at the Jack Daniels World Invitational BBQ. We are going up against the best in the world. I can’t wait. Thanks to all of you who came out sent support and helped us get there. You are all freaking awesome.

Jack Draw Results-Congratulations to all the teams that had their bungs drawn we will see you there! I toast to the teams:

*Please note these results have been received 2nd hand from various sources-we hope they are accurate however they cannot be official results until the Jack Daniels and KCBS have released their lists.

OFFICIAL LIST from KCBS 

The Draws

TN- Swiggin Pig
UT- R&R BBQ
AR- Sweet Peppers
PA- Chix Swine & Bovine
IN- Squealer’s BBQ
MA- Fatback Joe’s
OH- Saucehound BBQ
CO- Flyboy BBQ
IA- Tippy Canoe BBQ
WI- Brew-B-Que
AR- Redneck Grillers
MO- 4 Smokin Butts
NE- Hot Grill on Grill Action
OK- Butcher BBQ
WY- Burnin’ Bobs Butts and Bones
NY- Mr. Bobo’s Traveling BBQ All-Stars
MD- Jack’s Old South
TX- The Drunken Brisket
FL- Big Papa’s Country Kitchen
AL- Big Creek BBQ
NC- 2 Old Men and a Grill
GA- Barbeque Crew
VA- Duegello BBQ
SD- Big Dog BBQ
SC- Fatback’s BBQ and Rib Shack
WA- Wine Country Q
IL- Team Dude
MN- Lucky’s Q
MS- Kenny’s Kountry Kookers
NJ- Fat Angel BBQ
KY- The Long Dawgs
KS- Buffalo BBQ
LA- Big Bear BBQ
MI- Motley Que Crew
ME- Feeding Friendz
OR- Smokey’s Bar-B-Q
CA- Master of Disaster
DE- GoneHoggin.com

Home State Draws

AL- Wild Bunch Butt Burners
KS- Smoke On Wheels
KY- Warren County Pork Choppers
OR- Fat Dad’s BBQ
PA- PA Midnite Smokers
SD- Gerritt Boys BBQ
WI- 2 Fat Bikers BBQ
AR- Hog Tide Bar-B-Que
OH- 2 Worthless Nuts

KCBS List also has the following teams listed:

BS Pitmeisters
Whiskey Ranch BBQ
Shiggin & Grinnin
Spitfire
Up in Smoke
 

WILD Card Draw:

Wildcard – Here Piggy Piggy

Jack Automatics:

Texas Pepper Jelly
Big Bob Gibson
Quau
Lotta Bull
iQue
Southern Exposure
Munchin’ Hogs at the Hilton
I Smell Smoke
Black Cat BBQ
Pork Barrel BBQ
Piggy D’s BBQ
Rythmn & Que
Smokin’ Hoggz BBQ
Smoked to The Bone
Mad Dawgz BBQ
Squeal-on-u-bbq
Lakeside Smokers
Hambones by the Fire

** IF you are on the list and I have not updated with your team link please let me know and I will add it.