Big Green Egg Weekly: What You Need To Start Smoking

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The last time that plate setter will be white ever again. It looks so pretty. 

Even though the theme of this blog is supposed to be about parenting and being a dad, Google is telling me that what is bringing eyes to the yard is the Big Green Egg. The amount of searches and clicks on Big Green Egg related recipes and photos is starting to take off.

So of course, that is why every Tuesday I will be posting the Big Green Egg Weekly. This will include tips, stories, recipes and any other news I have seen from the BGE world.

This week, I want to list all of the must-haves to get going with your Egg. The gadgets, accessories and extras for an Egg are endless and pricey. Once you buy one, odds are high you won’t have a lot of extra cash lying around.

So what do you REALLY need to start smoking?

Day 53: Hey Dad My Pants Don’t Fall Down

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The PL stands for Parental Leave, which I am currently doing for six months.

Oh Monday, how you always seem to kick my ass. There never seems to be enough time in the day on a Monday to do everything you intended. I am not sure if it is cause I have both boys on a Monday, or is it just digging out from a fun weekend? Either way, I only got through half my list and even made some brain farts like handing my wife mayo when she asked for margarine at dinner. Maybe it was a Father’s Day hangover as many dads were calling it today? Regardless, the weather was sunny and a lot of fun was had. There was even a new belt being worn by a certain growing boy.

Wow that is sure a tease for Day 53 riding the PL.

This Dad Had An Excellent Father’s Day

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It is a sunny Monday afternoon, the boys are both sleeping and I have a moment to look back at the best Father’s Day I have ever had.

My wife and boys did a great job celebrating dad yesterday and I can’t wait for many more to come.

A lot of other dads I know were more interested in having a day to themselves. A day to go golfing, fishing or just out on their own. I get that. I like the idea of that. But at this point in my life, I just want to be around my family and spend time together. That is what we did.

First off, I got to sleep in. Sunday is my day to sleep in anyways, so it worked out. Funny thing was, I did not sleep. I was awake when everyone else got up. But I stayed in bed and read a book. What a nice treat.

Once I was up, I had a cup of tea and just let the day come at me.

Like A Dad’s Photos Of The Week – June 14

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I love taking pictures. Whether it is of my kids, grilled meat or anything else that catches my eye.

Every Friday, we will be wrapping up the week with the best of the photos added to Like A Dad’s Instagram page.

This week was pretty rainy. That makes it hard to take outside shots. We did our best. So enjoy these photos from around Halifax (mostly at our house).

Here are photos from June 8-14

Video: Cheetos Mix-Ups and Despicable Me 2

Two of my favourite things: Cheesy snacks and Despicable Me 2.

Check out this video to see the mischief that the Despicable Me 2 minions cause when Gru Laboratories introduces a cheesy weapon that converts ordinary Cheetos into Cheetos Mix-Ups, a grab bag of four flavorful shapes – Salsa Picante, Chipotle Cheddar, Jalapeño Cheddar and Cheddar.

If you are also a fan of the adorable minions, you will love watching the little aliens cause mischief as they unwittingly unleash the latest weapon from Gru’s Laboratories.

Chicken Wings On The Big Green Egg

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Here is a meal that is perfect for Father’s Day. Tangy and sweet chicken wings cooked low and slow on the Big Green Egg.

I have not cooked wings yet and over the first year of having an Egg, I have to say, chicken is probably my favourite meat to cook. So it is kind of shocking that I have not tried wings as I sure love eating them.

Part of my hesitation was always the preparation of cutting the tips off. I just did not enjoy it.

So when I saw packs of chicken wings with the tips already cut off on sale at the grocery store last weekend, I went for it.

My family and I are sure glad I did.

Here is my recipe for chicken wings on the Big Green Egg.

Dear Companies – Dads Want To Take Paternity Leave Too

As a dad currently on parental leave from my job in marketing, I have become very aware of the topic of dads staying home, while moms are going out and becoming the primary bread-winners. I am also becoming very aware of how the dads who do take leave from work are being treated in the business world.

The bottom line is, there is still a long way to go to even come close to how it is an accepted norm for moms.

Companies of all sizes need to better accept and welcome dads who want to do paternity leave. It is as simple as that.