Smoke

I love smoked meats and cheeses.  These are just wonderful to savor. I have become spoiled because I love smoked meats, fish and vegetables  in comparison to grilled, fried, sautéd, or otherwise cooked meats.

There was a time in my life when I lived where we could smoke our own meats.  Now, I no longer have a smoker: I do have a gas grill, but that is not quite the same.

I like mesquite and hickory smoke the best, but some other smokes are good, depending upon the food:  apple and cherry wood are okay, apple especially for pork.

I also love the smell of pine smoke or pinion.  Pine smoke and water recalls many, many summers at the local state park where we picnicked, swam and even camped.

So, for me, smoke has many memorable connotations...