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Title: Hello from France
Post by: Cellys Belly on August 06, 2013, 08:26:29 AM
Hello fellow BBQ brothers and sisters!
My name is Marcel but im an American from Florida living in Paris France.
Im an all around BBQ fan living the miller high life in a country that doesn’t really support BBQs (im working to change that!)
My main tool is an Offset smoker as well as a Weber Q240, like that song goes, its electric.

Hope to share and gain some knowledge with all of you!
Marcel


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Title: Re: Hello from France
Post by: smokeasaurus on August 06, 2013, 08:32:02 AM
Welcome from Southern California
Title: Re: Hello from France
Post by: teesquare on August 06, 2013, 08:34:46 AM
Marcel the French and their love for pork are prime for  American style BBQ...of course, you may want to let them believe it is French in origin somehow in order to get past some resistance :D...

But, seriously - a member here  ( Hub ) is a KCBS judge that may be able to get you some info on the expansion of KCBS BBQ competitions and education into western Europe. I know they have been working with some folks in Germany, so there may be some program that is interesting.... ;)

Great to have you here. You will see near the bottom of the page that we have a Charcuterie section - and some members that really get into all thing "preserved meats".

Looking forward to your input here!
T
Title: Re: Hello from France
Post by: Keymaster on August 06, 2013, 08:41:58 AM
Welcome aboard from Washington State :)
Title: Re: Hello from France
Post by: muebe on August 06, 2013, 08:43:50 AM
Welcome from Southern California
Title: Re: Hello from France
Post by: Sam3 on August 06, 2013, 08:47:42 AM
Welcome from NW New Jersey!

We were in Paris a few years ago. LOVED IT!
Title: Re: Hello from France
Post by: ACW3 on August 06, 2013, 08:50:43 AM
Greetings from North Carolina.

Art
Title: Re: Hello from France
Post by: sparky on August 06, 2013, 09:12:00 AM
Welcome from northern cali.   8)
Title: Hello from France
Post by: Pappymn on August 06, 2013, 09:38:46 AM
Minnesota welcomes you!
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Post by: veryolddog on August 06, 2013, 09:39:54 AM
Hello from Texas!
Title: Re: Hello from France
Post by: Pam Gould on August 06, 2013, 10:32:04 AM
Hi and welcome from NW Ohio.  Pam  .☆´¯`•.¸¸. ི♥ྀ
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Post by: drholly on August 06, 2013, 10:48:55 AM
Pappy's up early today! Another welcome from Minnesota.
Title: Re: Hello from France
Post by: sliding_billy on August 06, 2013, 11:07:12 AM
Greetings from North Texas.
Title: Re: Hello from France
Post by: smoker pete on August 06, 2013, 11:54:03 AM
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from Northern California
Title: Re: Hello from France
Post by: Rummm on August 06, 2013, 12:07:21 PM
Welcome to the forum from South West Florida  :)
Title: Re: Hello from France
Post by: old sarge on August 06, 2013, 02:46:47 PM
Welcome from Arizona!
Title: Re: Hello from France
Post by: Wing Commander on August 06, 2013, 04:51:56 PM
Welcome from Germany!
Title: Re: Hello from France
Post by: Hub on August 06, 2013, 04:55:02 PM
Welcome!  As Tim said, I'm the guy that has done some of the "homework" used by the Kansas City Barbeque Society (world's largest barbeque contest sanctioning body) to "spread the gospel" into Europe.  Cook teams and judges have been trained in Germany, Holland, and Great Brittain and the genre is enjoying some modest success.  I'm told that about half the crowd that turns out for European contests is American ex pats longing for a taste of home. 

France would be tough to get "on the radar" mostly due to French resistance to "foreign" cuisine, I would think based on my travels there (business road warrior for 20+ years).  However, if you would like to volunteer to assist with any further spade work just let me know and I'll get a current read on the situation for you.

Hub 
 
Title: Re: Hello from France
Post by: TwoPockets on August 06, 2013, 06:11:23 PM
Welcome from mid Alabama.
Title: Re: Hello from France
Post by: CDN Smoker on August 06, 2013, 10:31:05 PM
Welcome from Manitoba, Canada

Please add yourself to the map ;D
Title: Re: Hello from France
Post by: TMB on August 06, 2013, 11:07:27 PM
Welcome from North Alabama!
Title: Re: Hello from France
Post by: fishingbouchman on August 07, 2013, 12:59:50 AM
welcome from sw washington
Title: Re: Hello from France
Post by: Cellys Belly on August 07, 2013, 07:26:10 AM
Welcome!  As Tim said, I'm the guy that has done some of the "homework" used by the Kansas City Barbeque Society (world's largest barbeque contest sanctioning body) to "spread the gospel" into Europe.  Cook teams and judges have been trained in Germany, Holland, and Great Brittain and the genre is enjoying some modest success.  I'm told that about half the crowd that turns out for European contests is American ex pats longing for a taste of home. 

France would be tough to get "on the radar" mostly due to French resistance to "foreign" cuisine, I would think based on my travels there (business road warrior for 20+ years).  However, if you would like to volunteer to assist with any further spade work just let me know and I'll get a current read on the situation for you.

Hub

Hello Hub, thanks for the welcome.
I hear you brother,  French resistance to "foreign" cuisine is a huge issue but I find that most time when I break out some pulled pork for lunch at work you can see their heads pop up. There was a BBQ competition in the south  (http://www.bbqfestival.fr/championnat-france-barbecue/) but its NO WHERE near the KCBS league. I am always looking for a way to BBQ and share the BBQ experience here. If you hear anything going on in Europe I would love a shout! Even if its not specifically France (folks travel all around America for competitions) that would be much appreciated!
Title: Re: Hello from France
Post by: Scallywag on August 07, 2013, 08:13:58 AM
Welcome from Ontario, Canada!
Title: Re: Hello from France
Post by: mikecorn.1 on August 07, 2013, 10:45:17 AM
welcome to the forum
Title: Re: Hello from France
Post by: mnguy1959 on August 19, 2013, 11:32:11 AM
Welcome from Minnesota.  Paris is a place that is on my bucket list!!  I love French food made here in America, so i can only imagine how good the food is in its native land.  Yes, we need to introduce the people in Europe to American BBQ, one smoke at a time :). 
Title: Re: Hello from France
Post by: teesquare on August 19, 2013, 11:52:40 AM
Welcome from Minnesota.  Paris is a place that is on my bucket list!!  I love French food made here in America, so i can only imagine how good the food is in its native land.  Yes, we need to introduce the people in Europe to American BBQ, one smoke at a time :).

You will be pleased to know that is underway thru the KCBS. They are currently trying to organize in Germany. I believe the Wing Commander...and someone else here are involved in it, IIRC.....
Title: Re: Hello from France
Post by: Wing Commander on August 19, 2013, 12:22:06 PM
You will be pleased to know that is underway thru the KCBS. They are currently trying to organize in Germany. I believe the Wing Commander...and someone else here are involved in it, IIRC.....

Errr no, I am not. Not yet. But I'm quite interested. Two weeks ago we were talking about organizing a competition in KCBS style at a local Tex Mex Festival for next year.

There are more and more competition teams that are interested in the KCBS system here. Not only in Germany, but in whole Europe.

If here's someone who might help to get us into business here in Germany, please let me know/PM me.
Title: Hello from France
Post by: mikecorn.1 on August 19, 2013, 12:40:58 PM
Welcome aboard, from south Texas.


Mike
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Title: Re: Hello from France
Post by: teesquare on August 19, 2013, 12:53:52 PM
You will be pleased to know that is underway thru the KCBS. They are currently trying to organize in Germany. I believe the Wing Commander...and someone else here are involved in it, IIRC.....

Errr no, I am not. Not yet. But I'm quite interested. Two weeks ago we were talking about organizing a competition in KCBS style at a local Tex Mex Festival for next year.

There are more and more competition teams that are interested in the KCBS system here. Not only in Germany, but in whole Europe.

If here's someone who might help to get us into business here in Germany, please let me know/PM me.

PM sent...........
Title: Hello from France
Post by: Northshore on August 19, 2013, 01:04:40 PM
Welcome from NE Minnesota.
Title: Re: Hello from France
Post by: africanmeat on August 19, 2013, 01:48:52 PM
Bienvenue! from cape town
Title: Re: Hello from France
Post by: Cellys Belly on August 19, 2013, 02:35:23 PM
You will be pleased to know that is underway thru the KCBS. They are currently trying to organize in Germany. I believe the Wing Commander...and someone else here are involved in it, IIRC.....

Errr no, I am not. Not yet. But I'm quite interested. Two weeks ago we were talking about organizing a competition in KCBS style at a local Tex Mex Festival for next year.

There are more and more competition teams that are interested in the KCBS system here. Not only in Germany, but in whole Europe.

If here's someone who might help to get us into business here in Germany, please let me know/PM me.

In the name of BBQ I am willing to help out when/where I can! Where in Germany?
Title: Re: Hello from France
Post by: teesquare on August 19, 2013, 02:43:09 PM
You will be pleased to know that is underway thru the KCBS. They are currently trying to organize in Germany. I believe the Wing Commander...and someone else here are involved in it, IIRC.....

Errr no, I am not. Not yet. But I'm quite interested. Two weeks ago we were talking about organizing a competition in KCBS style at a local Tex Mex Festival for next year.

There are more and more competition teams that are interested in the KCBS system here. Not only in Germany, but in whole Europe.

If here's someone who might help to get us into business here in Germany, please let me know/PM me.

In the name of BBQ I am willing to help out when/where I can! Where in Germany?

PM sent
Title: Re: Hello from France
Post by: pz on August 19, 2013, 03:23:24 PM
North Idaho here; welcome  ;)
Title: Re: Hello from France
Post by: EFGM on August 19, 2013, 07:19:22 PM
Another North Texas Welcome!!!
Title: Re: Hello from France
Post by: Wing Commander on August 20, 2013, 02:59:50 AM
In the name of BBQ I am willing to help out when/where I can! Where in Germany?

Near Saarbrucken. Close to the French border, about 4 hours away from Paris. ;)
Title: Re: Hello from France
Post by: UWFSAE on August 20, 2013, 03:40:23 PM
Welcome from Houston, TX ... good luck winning some converts over there.
Title: Re: Hello from France
Post by: Cellys Belly on August 21, 2013, 06:48:36 AM
well this dude ruined any hopes of grilling in the city.
its in french but im sure most have some sort of extension to translate?

http://www.20minutes.fr/societe/1211895-20130821-meurt-faisant-barbecue
Title: Re: Hello from France
Post by: teesquare on August 21, 2013, 08:55:26 AM
I love France in general, and the French people.....Paris - and Parisians....? Well - .....they can be .."different".... ;D :D
Title: Hello from France
Post by: Northshore on August 21, 2013, 08:34:16 PM
OTHER FACTS - According to witnesses, his apartment was set ablaze ...

A 59 year old man died burned alive Tuesday night in Sète (Hérault) after lighting a barbecue on the balcony and 14 people were bothered by smoke, including seven police officers, officials said Wednesday from the firefighters and police .

According to preliminary investigation, "witnesses saw the victim light a barbecue, and in the minutes that followed, they saw the apartment ablaze", it was explained to police sources.

Seven police officers of the police were bothered by smoke but was not hospitalized. In addition, 140 residents of the home had to be evacuated and 10 people relocated by the mayor, said the firefighters, including thirty were involved in the intervention.


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Title: Re: Hello from France
Post by: old sarge on September 01, 2013, 10:11:18 PM
Welcome from Arizona.
Title: Hello from France
Post by: Prestige Worldwide on September 12, 2013, 08:17:45 AM
Welcome from New Jersey!