What else do you obsess over?

[PaulyT]

So we're all cooks, at least to some extent (speaking for myself). Just for fun, what other gustatorial pleasures do you obsess over?

I have two: coffee and bourbon.

For coffee I roast my own green beans using this:

And brew with this:

Sorry I don't have a nice liquor cabinet at the moment so they're all sitting out on a small table and not picture-worthy. But on another forum I maintain a ranked list of the bourbons I've owned at some point. Here it is, starting with favorites first.

• Rowan's Creek
• Corner Creek
• Black Maple Hill
• Old Forester 2011 Birthday
• Noah's Mill
• Booker's
• Pappy van Winkle 15yo
• Woodford Reserve Double Oaked
• Blanton's Original
• Hirsch
• Wathen's
• Maker's 46
• Buffalo Trace
• Woodford Reserve
• Dancing Pines
• Evan Williams (2011 "The Wine Source" bottling)
• Eagle Rare
• Elijah Craig 18yo
• Willett Pot Still Reserve
• Evan Williams
• Four Roses
• Russell Reserve
• Elijah Craig 12yo
• Maker's Mark

I've also been known to try the occasional Canadian Whiskey (on our recent trip to Ottawa):

Or Scotch; these are not mine, but a friend's - I could buy 12 bottles of my favorite Bourbon for the price of these two!

 

[Big Poppa]

cars guitars and golf

 

[PaulyT]

Well if we're talking non food-related, I'd add music + audio equipment, and photography to my list.

 

[fishingbouchman]

Golf, yep golf.

 

[sparky]

49er football, smokers and hanging out at the beach in the ocean. i can't get enough of salt water. i try and swallow some every month or two. love the beach. i would love to have more smokers. i just like using them. it makes me happy. oh, and discgolf. its alot of fun and cheaper than ball golf. i'm going to look into that coffee roaster you have. i would like to roast my own espresso.

 

[Bossy J's BBQ]

I collect BBQ sauces, BBQ Rubs and all seasonings i can find. I also obsess over guitar effects pedals....drives my wife crazy!!

 

[Big Poppa]

effects pedals are cool

 

[Moomtaz]

Golf and billiards, mostly golf

 

[Deb]

non-food -- kayaking, I have more kayaks than I have smokers

 

[Big Poppa]

deb i can fix that. just sayin

 

[Gatordave]

College Football

 

[Chili Head]

Fishing, golf and motorsports in no particular order.

 

[roburado]

Hmmm... Cars, guitars, motorsports.

 

[Deb]

deb i can fix that. just sayin

lol, I know, you'll be the first to know

i'll be even soon, when I came home in April with the newest one I promised to sell three, one gone, two more almost gone

 

[MossyMO]

Hunting and fishing - I haven't made the time in the last 4 years to fish but used to be a fanatic and I hope to get back to it next spring. As far as hunting goes I enjoy upland game (doves, partridge, grouse and pheasant) and deer hunting (rifle, bow and muzzle loader). Also doesn't matter the time of the year but anytime I can take down a coyote I will jump at the chance, very smart critter that population in the area I live they are considered varmints.

 

[KristenBPS]

Baking, drawing, pretty much any craft--knit, crochet, scrapbook, make headbands & clips

 

[jimsbarbecue]

Local Football,Country Music,Bass Fishing,NASCAR, Photography

 

[NorCal Smoker]

Guitars, golf, snowboarding, fishing, and college football. My newest baby is a Taylor 814CE! I am interested in getting into photography so my smoker pictures look better (and my vacation pIctures too!)

 

[dconder1]

Golf for sure. Been doing that the better part of 37 years. That and smoking are my passions.

 

[OneBallBiscuit]

The NY Mets, Miami Dolphins...biking...LIVESTRONG charity...trying way too many craft beers!