I'm Back!

[RG]

Glad you're back Tony! Although I myself haven't been around much, this place ain't the same w/o YOU! We all wish the best for you

[Gene]

Welcome back.  Glad you beat that pneumonia.  Looking forward to more of your helpful input.

[jcboxlot]

Welcome back!   

[RG]

[coachB]

Tony, glad to hear you are on the mend.  Amazing how quickly health issues can sneak up on you.  Hope you will still be able to enjoy "Q" with compatible rubs and sauces taking the forefront.  Chicken and fish should be OK but how will this affect beef and pork?

[SmokinSusie-Q]

I want to thank everyone who checked on me!  I've been missing in action for the last few weeks due to the flu that turned into a bad case of pneumonia, and a few days in the hospital.  During all of this, I also found out I have Type 2 Diabetes and high blood pressure!
So, the last couple of weeks have found me pretty much completely "off the grid" other than bare minimums.  Still recovering from the pneumonia, and adjusting to a whole new lifestyle! 

I really appreciate everyone's concern, and just wanted to let everyone know the "new and improved" version of me is back in action!

Now... I need to focus on BBQ seasonings & sauces for diabetics!  All ideas are welcome!  I may even create a new section for it!

We can't do this without you, Tony.  Stay well.

I don't know if you're overweight, but if so, losing weight ( through healthy diet and exercise) should be your #1 task.  The weight loss itself often results in no longer being diabetic for individuals with type 2 diabetes.  This is backed up by current research.

[DivotMaker]

Thanks, again, to everyone for the kind words! 

[Durangosmoker]

Here's my version of a sugar free Carolina style mustard based sauce:

1/2 cup Yellow Mustard
4 tsp not-too-hot sauce (ie Frank's, Cholula)
2 Tbsp Onion Powder
6 Tbsp Sugar substitute (Splenda, Truvia, Swerve, or other. Just make sure it measures like sugar)
1/4 cup Apple Cider Vinegar
1/4 cup Reduced Sugar Ketchup
Salt and Pepper to taste

Combine all ingredients in a small saucepan. Mix well. Simmer over low heat for about 8 minutes.

[Nimrod]

Glad your on the mend Tony.
As Jason said, I haven't been around lately myself but have no excused absence.  We appreciate you and all that you do!

[SconnieQ]

I too have been away for a couple months, a busy time of year work-wise for me. So sadly I did not notice your absence, but certainly would have, and would have been concerned. Both of my brothers are Type 2, so far so good for me though. But obviously I am genetically disadvantaged. I will be interested to see how some of the sugar substitutes work out in rubs and sauces. I'm sure you are finding that there is a lot more to it than just sugar though. A section for diabetic techniques and recipes sounds like an interesting idea.

[puddle jumper]

Tony, unless I'm looking at it wrong looks like you've been missing again for almost a month now,, I hope you are ok Brother.. Take care of yourself bud..
 
PJ

[old sarge]

What John said X2!

[Limey]

X3

[SmokedGouda]

x4 Hope you're doing well!

[Durangosmoker]

Anybody heard from Tony lately? Its been a while since I've seen his posts. He talked about some medical issues he was dealing with, and I hope he is ok.