Thankful for: in-oven digital probe thermometers, Alton Brown's turkey brine recipe, Beaujolais Nouveau (even though its kind of strange this year - it's fun to have a reason to buy more wine), Saranac 12 Beers (though I think the Caramel Porter tastes like a Brachs caramel - vile), Paid Time Off, Advair (cause I didn't know my lung capacity was as low as it was until I began inhaling the magic steroids twice a day. Now when I run, my legs can't keep up with my lungs - a nice switch), and of course Mrs Cleek (cause she makes it fun to be me).

I think Alton Brown is a genius at explaining stuff, and funnier’n shit as well.
yeah man. i’ve learned more from him about cooking than from all the other TV chefs put together.