Windsor, CO October 2023

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Food for Thought

October is our Food and Beverage issue and these are 2 of some of my favorite things to do.  I love trying out all our local establishments and Windsor truly has so many amazing options to pick from.  Recently we did a fun giveaway on our Instagram page and guess what? Windsor has over 20 amazing patios to eat and drink on....so fantastic!  I think that some people are quick to go out of Windsor when they are headed out to eat and drink, but the truth is that Windsor has so much to offer.  Everything from American, Italian, Creole, Thai, Breweries, Chinese, Mexican, and BBQ to reserving a spot at the Bottled Olive for their many cooking classes that are available throughout the year.   Also, If you are looking for a private room to have a meeting or specialty event, just to name a few...Cacciatore, Coffeehouse29, The Mill Tavern, and there are many more.

I encourage you to get out and take the family or plan a date to one of our unique spots right here in Windsor and before you do, thumb through all our pages to see some of the people and things that make Windsor so amazing!

October 2023

PUBLISHER

Misty Dockins | misty.dockins@citylifestyle.com

EDITORIAL COORDINATOR

Desiree Gustafson | desiree.gustafson@citylifestyle.com

CONTRIBUTING WRITER

Desiree Gustafson

CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS

John Robson Photography, David Grossman with Colorado Photography, Photos by Diandra

MISTY DOCKINS, PUBLISHER @WINDSORCITYLIFESTYLE

Corporate Team

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Steven Schowengerdt

CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER Matthew Perry

VICE PRESIDENT OF SALES Tiffany Slowinski

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF HR Janeane Thompson

DIRECTOR OF FIRST IMPRESSIONS Jennifer Robinson

TECHNICAL DIRECTOR Josh Klein

CONTROLLER Gary Johnson

AD DESIGNER Rachel Chrisman

LAYOUT DESIGNER Kathy Nguyen

city scene

Where neighbors can see and be seen.

1: Owners of Windsor Lifestyle having fun at the 15th Annual Northern Colorado Unify Suitcase party @nocounify 2: Tina Mally and Angie Emerson at the 15th Annual Northern Colorado Unify Suitcase party @nocounify 3: Christian Bordewick, Jamie Bordewick, Jack Schneider, Abby Bordewick, Chris Burns, Tiffany Burns at the Suitcase party 4: Greg and Kristy Weyermen at the 15th Annual Northern Colorado Unify Suitcase party @nocounify 5: Jake Bailey, Rachel Bailey, Lisa Bagley, Katrina Sellers, Reed Sellers at the Suitcase party @nocounify 6: Nick & Nicole Galluzzo at the 15th Annual Northern Colorado Unify Suitcase party @nocounify 7: Ron Emery and Theresa Irby at the 15th Annual Northern Colorado Unify Suitcase party @nocounify

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8: 3-year-old Kennedy is excited to be back for tap & ballet at A Dance Place 9: 2-year-old Lennon at her favorite park; Boardwalk Park in Windsor 10: Congratulations to Judy Jones who had her first hole-in-one at Highland Meadows 4th hole.

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Shine Cafe is Now Open

Discover a delightful culinary oasis in downtown Windsor at Shine Café (205 4th St). Indulge in a symphony of flavors with their exquisite range of offerings that include: invigorating juices, rich coffee, exquisite wines, premium spirits, and delectable fresh bites. Whether you’re seeking a morning pick-me-up or a leisurely afternoon treat, Shine Café is your destination. Immerse yourself in a vibrant atmosphere where every sip and bite shines with quality and taste.

Mini Me, a children’s clothing boutique, is a locally owned, small business. They offer fashionable and functional clothing that will make your little ones the star of every occasion. From birthday parties to field trips, Mini Me has the perfect outfit for children of all ages! Designs can be found online and at pop ups events across Northern Colorado. Follow us on Instagram @minimenoco and see this Best Friend Team sore!!!

Kiddie Academy Educational Child Care Opening in Spring of 2024

Kiddie Academy Educational Child Care, a nationally recognized brand of comprehensive childcare programs, is joining Windsor in Spring 2024. Owned by Nanette and Devon Cohen, Kiddie Academy’s proprietary life essentials curriculum focuses on the development of key outcomes to prepare children for life.  “Our guiding principles of Trust, Grow, and Celebrate for our educators, students, families, and community form the foundation of who we are,” said Nanette.

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local experiences

Our community is brimming with incredible food and drinks to indulge in. Kristen has picked some of her favorites you must experience for yourself. Bon appetit and cheers!

HEARTH RESTAURANT AND PUB: My husband and I’s go to in Windsor! A fun atmosphere, wonderful staff, fabulous drinks and tasty food!

205 4th St Windsor, CO

BETTA GUMBO:  A great Southern restaurant right in downtown Windsor! Great happy hour and their red beans and rice dish is a must-try!

526 Main St Windsor, CO

CACCIATORE AT HELLER'S KITCHEN WINDSOR: Located in the Windsor Mill, this is a beautiful place to dine! A great happy hour spot and delicious Italian food! 301 Main St Windsor, CO

POLLOS EL GUERO: My go-to for breakfast burritos! Everyone at the bank loves it when I bring them to work! It’s an amazing local gem!

1293 Main St Windsor, CO

WILLIAM OLIVER'S PUBLICK HOUSE: A great pub and eatery in downtown Windsor! They have an extensive whiskey list of tasty cocktails and don't forget about their bacon! Perfect for date night! 514 Main St Windsor, CO

for more photos and the full list.

MEET THIS MONTH’S CURATOR

Kristen Graff | Branch Vice President of Operations, Windsor State Bank

I moved to Windsor when I was in 4th grade and I’ve never left! Windsor was, and still is, a wonderful community for my husband and me to raise our three children. I’ve been a community banker in Windsor for 22 years; 12 of those years have been with Windsor State Bank. My favorite part of working for a local bank is getting to know all of our customers, and I appreciate that all of our decisions are made locally and quickly. I enjoy camping, 4-wheeling, and spending time with my children and grandchildren.

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ARTICLE BY CACCIATORE AT HELLER’S KITCHEN

PHOTOGRAPHY BY DAVID GROSSMAN OF COLORADO PHOTOGRAPHY

Cacciatore at Heller’s Kitchen

ITALIAN BOURBON SOUR

The Cacciatore motto: The Cacciatore motto “Come in as our guests and leave as family” applies to the love they pour into the creation of both the food and the drinks they serve and how they treat the guests. Share a piece of this at your next gathering with this fresh twist on a classic.

The Italian Bourbon Sour invites you to enjoy a refreshing twist on a cocktail classic.

ingredients list:

• Fresh mint

• Fresh orange pieces

• 1 oz Nelson Whiskey

• 1 oz Gallianno

• 1 oz Limoncello

• Cherry Garnish

directions:

1. Muddle mint and orange in a single rocks glass. Add ice to the glass, then add whiskey, gallianno, and limoncello into a cocktail shaker with ice and shake.

2. Pour over ice into the glass with muddled mint and orange.

Italian Bourbon Sour

Recipes To

WARM YOUR HEART

DELECTABLE FAIR FROM YOUR LOCAL FAVORITES

Grilled Avocado From the Bottled Olive of Windsor

INGREDIENTS

• 2 whole ripe avocados

• 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lime juice, more as needed

• 1 tablespoon  Caramelized Garlic Olive Oil*, more for the grill

• 1/2 teaspoon Citrus Lime Sea Salt*

DIRECTIONS

1. Prepare a medium-high (400 F to 425 F) indirect gas or charcoal grill fire.

2. Slice the avocados in half lengthwise. Remove the pit, peel and immediately cover the flesh with fresh lime juice.

3. Brush olive oil onto the surface of each avocado and sprinkle with salt.

4. Oil the grates and place the avocados cut side down over indirect heat on the grill

5. Grill with the lid open for 2-3 minutes per side until the avocado becomes slightly tender when gently squeezed with tongs.

6. Remove from the grill. Serve with more lime juice and salt, if desired.

Bottled Olive of Windsor's Grilled Avocado

ARTICLE BY DESIREE GUSTAFSON

PHOTOGRAPHY BY FROSTED PHOTOGRAPHY & JOHN ROBSON PHOTOGRAPHY

Autumn Chai Latte by Coffee House 29

INGREDIENTS

• 4oz Charlie Joe Original Chai Concentrate (sold at CH29)

• 4oz Oatly Oat Milk

• Cinnamon Powder (for garnish)

DIRECTIONS

1. Mix the CJC concentrate with oat milk and microwave for 60-90 seconds. Even better, warm the concentrate and milk in a saucepan and bring to a boil twice.

William Oliver’s Irish Smash

INGREDIENTS

• 2 lemon slices

• 3 mint leaves

• 3/4 oz simple syrup

• 1.5oz Tullamore D.E.W Irish Whiskey

DIRECTIONS

1. Muddle lemon and mint with a splash of water on the rocks in a glass. Add simple syrup, whiskey, and ice and stir. Top with a splash of water.

William Oliver's Irish

Photo Credit John Robson Photography

Autumn Chai Latte By Coffee House 29

Photo Credit Frosted Photography

ARTICLE BY DESIREE GUSTAFSON

PHOTOGRAPHY BY DAVID GROSSMAN OF COLORADO PHOTOGRAPHY & JOHN ROBSON PHOTOGRAPHY

A Foundation of Community

YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD SMALL BUSINESS FAMILY

The saying “Be the rising tide that lifts all boats” seems to fit the small business tribe of Windsor impeccably. Rallying with one another and supporting each other through the hard times and the good has become the norm for this community. They have learned that success is not just about them, but about lifting those around them up and reaching their goals together, as a team. When you look at the partnerships and friendships that can develop because of this mentality, you see bonds form that can help weather any storm. This kind of mentality, one of connection and empowerment not only encourages growth, but it breeds a space for amazing things to blossom out of that foundation and supports the well-being of our communities.

A few relationships that have become a pillar of this example include run.Windsor, Peculier Ales, and Gourmet Grub. All three businesses have a unique story, heart, and background that make them exceptional all on their own, but together they have created a support system that they continue to weave other businesses, charities, and events into.

Peculier is a hub in the downtown community, where people may enter as a stranger, but always leave with a new friend or connection. They opened their doors in

“As independent as we can all be, we still need a community to thrive and that is what we really love here and being able to push that community drive and have our local family.”

— Kurt Kandler - Head Brewer of Peculier Ales

Peculiar at Red, White, & Brew

Justin, Mandy, Kurt

“Runners love a place to hang out, to socialize, to drink beer, and for us, it was like we just became friends and family with the Peculier team and loved showing up here to socialize and bringing our families in for dinner and beer, or whatever it was, and it just grew from there.” — Mandy of run.Windsor

A run.Windsor Event

Weld Your Mettle Awards

Shawn & Mandy of run.Windsor

August of 2020 during what most people considered a difficult time, but they have thrived because of the community surrounding them, the people working for them, and the support they have given back in return. Gourmet Grub (whom many of you know from their insanely delicious dishes from Peculier and their previous Greeley location) are becoming more and more involved within the community and are associated with multiple upcoming projects.

Chef Justin Brown brings his extensive experience and delectable plates into the Peculier atmosphere, offering up a whole new meaning to food truck fare. Mandy Mullen of run.Windsor has always tried to include a stop at a local establishment or a collaboration in all her races or group runs, to support business owners and to help connect others within the community. With a downtown location right by the lake, Peculier and Gourmet Grub have become a central part of that tradition. “Runners love a place to hang out, to socialize, to drink beer, and for us, it was like we just became friends and family with the Peculier team and loved showing up here to socialize and bringing our families in for dinner and beer, or whatever it was, and it just grew from there,” shares Mandy.

Their most recent collaboration for the Weld Your Mettle race, however, is something special. This race, created in October of 2020 as a nod to surviving hardships in life, is aimed at celebrating the strength, grit, and determination it takes to get through the tough times and to persevere even when the odds are difficult. That is where the name originated from, “Weld (for Weld County) your Mettle.” When the team from run.Windsor and Peculier sat down to discuss the race, they decided to create a special beer for the race and its attendees, including a label featuring the runners.

Wanting everyone to thrive and come together as a collective has changed the way Windsor small businesses interact with not only their customer base but with one another as well. Having a local family you can count on is real, and not only has it strengthened the community and boosted its morale, it has provided an infrastructure that helps the entire town flourish.

Peculier's Weld Your Mettle with Gourmet Grub's Double Double

A Place Where Passion and Product Merge

THE BOTTLED OLIVE PANTRY - WINDSOR

ARTICLE BY DESIREE GUSTAFSON PHOTOGRAPHY BY JOHN ROBSON PHOTOGRAPHY & DAVID GROSSMAN OF COLORADO PHOTOGRAPHY

Amanda Hiller has always been a goal oriented individual. She achieved great success during her career in the corporate world. Like so many others in 2020, she found herself in search of a new chapter to write. Taking the knowledge she gained in corporate America, she would then pursue a passion and apply that to her own business.

Growing up with a passion for cooking, Amanda found cooking a peaceful way to reduce stress and nourish her body with healthy home cooked meals. Her favorite foods to cook are Italian and French. She enjoys being able to zone out and focus on the recipe and the creation.

As a resident of Windsor, Amanda had been a fan of The Bottled Olive since its inception. She fell in love with the oils and vinegars and how much it elevated her dishes and fueled her passion for cooking. When she learned that The Bottled Olive was looking to sell, she began to ask herself what she wanted to do and be and what she was most drawn to. Taking a cue from her mentor she decided to stay true to herself and follow her passion to “make life meaningful." In June of 2020, Amanda became the owner of The Bottled Olive in Windsor. Her favorite part of owning the store is the interaction with the clients. She

loves to share her joy of elevated cooking through the oils, vinegars, spices, and pastas available in the store. Helping someone discover a new recipe, flavor, or way to spice up their dishes and supporting others helps fill her cup. Sharing enthusiasm over a recipe or experience creates new connections within the Windsor area community.

The store has over 52 flavors of oils and vinegars that clients can use in a variety of ways and dishes. They are known for the incredible gift baskets that cover any occasion and their demonstration style cooking classes that highlight the best recipes featuring their products.

This new chapter brings forth a different kind of success for Amanda, one where she can help people, engage them and make good relationships along the way. Her goal, along with her team, is to make sure that every person that shops at her store leaves with the feeling that their day is a little better, brighter, and more flavorful.

When not working in her store, you will find Amanda supporting other local Windsor businesses through shopping locally and serving and volunteering for numerous non-profits throughout the community.

Come to The Bottled Olive and Celebrate Life with Fun Food and Flavor!

Garlic & Herb Infused Olive Oil

The Bottled Olive of Windsor Spices

A STORY OF STRENGTH THROUGH GIVING

ARTICLE BY DESIREE GUSTAFSON PHOTOGRAPHY BY PHOTOS BY DIANDRA

JWILL PINK VILLAGE

Sometimes we find our calling and our purpose hidden inside our hardest moments, and in some cases, the smallest gestures carry the most weight on our journeys. Unbeknownst to Jen Willard, one small gift during her biggest battle would shift the course of her direction forever, teaching her that there is always a village supporting you.

At 41 years old, Jen was diagnosed with stage 2 Breast Cancer. Her diagnosis came on the afternoon of Christmas Eve in 2015 and less than two months later she had a double mastectomy with immediate reconstruction. Fortunately, her treatment plan did not include chemo or radiation but due to complications from her initial surgery, she ended up with four more surgeries. As she was getting discharged from Littleton Adventist Hospital from her mastectomy, the nurse handed her a heart shaped pillow, which she didn’t think much of at the time. Due to her complications, she would end up at Rose Medical weekly for the next six weeks with her plastic surgeon and during that time, her little

heart shaped pillow became a God send. The pillow had a strap that attached it to the seatbelt in the car, to provide comfort during car rides to and from the hospital. The pillow may look simple, but to Jen, each pillow represented a life and a story like hers and she knew each recipient would fight a battle of their own.

As she faced speed bumps in her recovery, she kept thinking of all the people that had been so good to her and her family and how she could pay it forward and give back to the community that supported her when she needed it most. She kept coming back to the pillow, as this small gift had made an everlasting impression on her heart. A stranger volunteering their time to put something so small together for her during such a scary and uncertain time in her own life.

As a girl growing up, one of Jen’s biggest inspirations was her great grandmother Grace. “She inspired me because she was just always a helper in her community, whether that was in our church or volunteering at our local nursing home, she just was always known as a helper, and it was just such an inspiration to me. She always had a smile and a kind word and that meant a lot because she always gave her time” stated Jen. Because of this, she observed that the power of a stranger’s kindness and time can cause a ripple effect that makes a difference in the lives of so many others.

Jennifer Willard of JWILL

Determined to return the kindness that was shown to her in her storm and pay it forward, Jen organized a sort of “gratitude project” if you will. Her goal was to make and donate 75 of the heart pillows that were given to her to her local hospital, AdventHealth Avista, where she received her first mammogram. So, on August 3rd of 2017, Jen launched JWill Pink Village (also her 18-month cancer free anniversary) and set out to organize donations, volunteers, and coordinate this project so they could reach her goal and deliver the 75 handmade pillows by October. Blessed with the love and kindness of her friends, family, co-workers, and neighbors Jen was not only able to reach her goal but to double that amount and donate 150 pillows to the hospital by October

The heart template

Pillows ready for stuffing

JWILL Pillows ready for delivery

for Breast Cancer Awareness month. Each pillow was cut, sewn, stuffed and hand sewn closed by volunteers and Jen hand wrote all 150 survivor tags for the pillows. She knew that each pillow would be given to either a thriver, or a survivor in their battle against breast cancer, and she understood the weight that those small gestures carry in the lives of those that would need them.

Once Jen exceeded her goal, she found that there were so many volunteers stepping forward to help in various ways that she felt a pull to drive this gift of giving forward. There are numerous groups of volunteers throughout the state that gather and donate their time to assembling each and every pillow. One of those volunteer groups is right in our own backyard at 55

Kathy Berlingeri, Jennifer Willard, & Babette Basiliere

Resort in Windsor. Two of the volunteers Kathy Berlingeri and Babette Basiliere help organize the gatherings at the Windsor chapter, meeting bi-monthly to assemble pillows.  JWILL has evolved and is now a 501c3 nonprofit and in 2019, they developed a patent design for their pillows, along with a trademark for their logo and name. To date, they have gifted over 6200 pillows across 40  different states, including Puerto Rico and Australia. Every pillow represents a life in the breast cancer community, either newly diagnosed, having a mastectomy, or currently in chemo/radiation treatment. Each pillow includes a handwritten tag that is only written by a breast cancer survivor or a thriver, that they enlist help in order to accomplish this particular task. These special pillows are distributed specifically through hospitals that do mastectomy surgeries. The goal for each hospital is to gift at

least one year's worth of pillows to support the number of mastectomies that hospital performs in a year. The pillows are not for sale; however, the organization does ask for donations to help them keep blessing more in need.

JWILL has changed the lives of countless men and women,  helping them heal both inside and out. For Jen, the opportunity to give back to the community and be able to provide comfort to those fighting their toughest battle is a blessing and she often finds that her kindness tank is overfilling on a regular basis thanks to the pink village community. Since her recovery, Jen chooses to look at life differently, being more present, seeing the beauty in all the small things surrounding her, taking chances,  and valuing the time she has with the people that mean the most to her. She gives because she knows how much a person’s kindness can alter another’s story, and that kindness is something we can all give more of.

For Jen, the opportunity to give back to the community and be able to provide comfort to those fighting their toughest battle is a blessing and she often finds that her kindness tank is overfilling on a regular basis thanks to the pink village community.

events

A curated selection of the most intriguing upcoming events in our area.

OCTOBER 5TH -7TH Fall Open House at The Pineapple Market

217 5TH ST WINDSOR | 10:00 AM

Come celebrate the season with us! The store will be changed to fall with loads of new product from 30+ local makers, home decor gifts and more!  Family fun for everyone!

5-6th: Apple cider, donuts, treats and coffee bar

7th: Live music, empanadas, pumpkin painting

OCTOBER 7TH

Fried Fish Basket Saturdays

1600 PELICAN LAKES POINT, WINDSOR, CO | 5:00 PM9:00PM

Pelican Lakes hosts EVERY Saturday Night Fried Fish Baskets for $25 per person. The menu features fried catfish bites, fried clams, fried popcorn shrimp, jalapeno hushpuppies, southern coleslaw, french fries, cocktail & tartar sauce with lemon.

OCTOBER 8TH

4th Annual Windsor Marathon held by run.Windsor

PELICAN LAKES IN WATER

VALLEY | 7:00 AM

Windsor Marathon, Half Marathon, 10k, & 5k with some proceeds benefiting Realities For Children. Prices range from $60-$135.  Check out windsorcorace.com for more information.

OCTOBER 17TH

Women of Windsor (WOW)

CACCIATORE AT HELLERS

KITCHEN 301 MAIN ST WINDSOR CO | 5:30 PM

FREE Event - You Cover Your Tab!

3rd Tuesday of every month

Join Us for networking and getting to know each other. Women of Windsor is a group of women supporting each other in their personal and professional lives. Each month we will feature a guest speaker that will focus on - Business, Health, Wellness, SelfCare, and Professional Development.

OCTOBER 28TH

Annual Windsor Chamber Awards Gala

EMBASSY SUITES- LOVELAND

4705 CLYDESDALE PKWY LOVELAND CO 80538 | 5:30 PM

Join the Windsor Area Chamber of Commerce as we Celebrate our Chamber and our Amazing Members! We will honor our businesses small and large as well as our incredible leaders and volunteers.

Get Tickets

https://windsorchamber.net/

$80 a ticket for members

$850 for a table

(10 people per table) members

$90 a ticket for non-members

$900 for a table

(10 people per table) non-members

OCTOBER 28TH

Halloween Carnival

BOARDWALK PARK 100 NORTH 5TH ST WINDSOR | 1:00 PM

The Halloween Carnival returns!

Visit the Windsor History Museum for a fun free day of trick-or-treating.  The lawn in front of the museum will be transformed into a spooky extravaganza with festive fall decorations, performers, face painting, and a variety of local vendors with free candy!

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Betta Gumbo’s Smoked Bris ket

AND PHOTOGRAPHY BY BETTA GUMBO

Smoked Brisket Recipe

ingredients

• 1 whole beef brisket (10-12 pounds)

• 1/4 cup kosher salt

• 1/4 cup black pepper (coarsely ground)

• 1/4 cup paprika

• 2 tablespoons brown sugar

• 1 tablespoon garlic powder

• 1 tablespoon onion powder

• 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper (adjust for spiciness)

• Wood chips (hickory, oak, or mesquite) for smoking

directions

1. Trim the Brisket:

• Remove excess fat from the brisket, leaving about 1/4 inch layer.

• Trim any tough or uneven parts to create a uniform thickness.

2. Prepare the Rub:

•  In a bowl, mix kosher salt, black pepper, paprika, brown sugar, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne pepper to create the dry rub.

3. Apply the Rub:

• Coat the brisket generously with the dry rub, pressing it onto all sides.

• Wrap the seasoned brisket in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 8 hours, or overnight, to allow the flavors to penetrate.

4. Prepare the Smoker:

• Preheat your smoker to 225°F (107°C).

• Soak wood chips in water for about 30 minutes, then drain.

5. Smoking Process:

• Place the soaked wood chips in the smoker’s wood chip box or directly onto the coals.

• Place the brisket on the smoker grates, fat side up.

• Close the smoker and maintain a consistent temperature of 225°F (107°C).

• Smoke the brisket for about 1.5 to 2 hours per pound, or until it reaches an internal temperature of 195203°F (91-95°C).

6. Resting and Slicing:

• Once the brisket reaches the desired internal temperature, carefully remove it from the smoker.

• Wrap the brisket in foil or butcher paper and let it rest for about 1 to 2 hours. This allows the juices to redistribute, resulting in a tender brisket.

• After resting, slice the brisket against the grain to ensure tenderness.

7. Serving:

• Serve the smoked brisket slices with your favorite barbecue sauce, pickles, onions, and bread.

• Enjoy your delicious smoked brisket!

Note: Smoking times can vary based on factors like smoker type, weather conditions, and brisket size. It’s important to use a meat thermometer to accurately monitor the internal temperature and achieve the desired level of doneness.

ARTICLE

Homemade Mac and cheese with BBQ Brisket