The 100th Post!

This is the 100th blog post of eatwithjoe.com !!! so, what should I do for this special occasion?

How 'bout a...
4th of July Plus 100th Blog Post Giveaway!



Introducing Lila's Lemoyne St. Hot Sauce. ("like" them on Facebook)

This pretty much sums it all up:

"From deep in the hills of Echo Park, CA; Lila's Sauce is made with the sweetness of mangos and the punch of habanero peppers.  The result is a 'Sweet then spicy' flavor - great on anything from BBQ ribs to fish tacos or even just to add a little pep to your salad."

Summer time is here and it is also time for barbecue season! To have a perfect barbecue, you will need the perfect hot sauce!

To win this special hot giveaway you must submit in the comment box below (DO NOT submit on Facebook) with your favorite summer barbecue recipes!  The recipes selected will be featured by me and the winner will receive a bottle of Lila's Lemoyne St. Hot Sauce!

If you don't have a recipe, you can also submit your favorite summer barbecue food or just summer food!  Basically if you submit something in the comment box below, you could win a bottle!

Not from LA? No problem! I will ship the hot sauce to you ! so don't hesitate to share your summer favorites !

GOOD LUCK !!!

Winners will be selected after the 4th of July weekend!

Food Porn - Memorial Day BBQ

Beth and I made our own burger in honor of the American soldiers... beef patty, Havarti cheese, portabella mushroom, arugula, onion, tomato and pesto! and some tater tots !!!

Judgement Day Weekend BBQ

Here are a few photos from the BBQs throughout the weekend :)

It's Uncle John's 21st Birthday... He got the BEST CAKE EVER!!!


This grill setup looks fake haha !


Pre marinated chicken from the Mexican market down the street.


Zoom in


My Mexican rice from scratch !!!


Guest chef Van made her special Potato Chicken Tacos... Soooooo Good!


Ta Da!!! Taco Night !!!

Kentucky Derby 2011 - BBQ and Parade

Every great event comes with a grand parade. 

We met up with Beth's childhood friend Liza so we could ride together to her cousin's glass company for free parking next to the parade.  In Kentucky, I've learned that they take "roadies" with them when they drive... awesome

noticed the red cup in Beth's hand? yeah that's a roadie :)


When we got to the glass company, the first thing I noticed is how free and tough the kids are here in KY, they are playing on a moon-bounce-slide that is placed on top of gravel mixed with shattered glass... and they get to watch the parade on a scissor lift! Total bad asses !!! Both Beth and I agreed that most parents in LA would probably freak out if their kids are anywhere near shattered glass or any construction vehicles.


you can't really tell, but the ground is filled with shattered glass :)


The glass company tail gate party provided us with great BBQ and mystery wine as well... Love the pull pork and ramen salad... yup the coleslaw looking salad has chunks of dry ramen blocks mixed in it !!!


hahahah Sweet Juice!


Now time for some parade photos :)






My mother in law's little sister Aunt Dottie was in the parade, can you find her?


To be continued...

My Lunch is Better Than Yours

My co-worker Roberto brought me a pull pork sandwich from Pecos Bill's BBQ in Glendale. This sandwich is messy but extremely delicious... The sauce is different from any other BBQ sandwiches, they drench your meat with this smokey gravy that's to die for! I think I might want another one in a few hours! sooooo good!