Official Research
I found this draft sitting inconspicuously in my folder. It's from about 3 years ago. It makes me want to grill chicken. Since this time we have gotten a Traeger pellet grill. It is oh so yummy. Good research has to be repeatable. Darn. I guess I need to get some more chicken.
Here goes:
You know how much I love research. And, I never get to do it anymore. So, I devised my own experiment. We are having company over this weekend for a combined birthday/Father's Day extravaganza. There will be decorations, warm weather, and smoked chicken. Yes, smoked chicken.
In order to pull this amazing smoked chicken feat, I have employed a smoker (duh!) and Williams-Sonoma. Isn't it just so sweet of them to help?
Today, I am taking two WS rubs and doing a study to make sure 1) they are both edible and delicious 2) to see which one I like the best for future buying experiences. See, what a scientific and thorough study this is! I realize that it's not a double blind study. That is has no placebo. That n=4 is not appropriate for a reasonably well put together study. But this is chicken, people!
Here's how it goes.
Rub #1: WS Chipotle Spicy Rub - includes smoky chipotle chilies, brown sugar, roasted garlic, and classic spices including oregano, cumin, and coriander.
Rub #2: WS Smokehouse Rub - includes Pacific sea salt (so much better than Atlantic), Pacific Northwest applewood, imported thyme and sage, and brown sugar.
And I will do the taste test. I know you are anxiously awaiting the results. I can give you a hint.....
nah, never mind. Here are the results:
Test #1: The smell test.
Results: Rub #2 smells better. (So scientific! I know you are marveling at my research skills! That statistics for experimenters is really paying off!)
Test #2: The sight test.
Results: Rub #1 looks prettier after grilled due to the lovely red-orange color of the spices.
Test #3: The taste test.
Results: Rub #2 tastes better. Yes, I am the only judge. Yes, that is impartial and the results are less than objective. Oh well, that's the way it goes. I'll ask my husband what he thinks later.
Here goes:
You know how much I love research. And, I never get to do it anymore. So, I devised my own experiment. We are having company over this weekend for a combined birthday/Father's Day extravaganza. There will be decorations, warm weather, and smoked chicken. Yes, smoked chicken.
In order to pull this amazing smoked chicken feat, I have employed a smoker (duh!) and Williams-Sonoma. Isn't it just so sweet of them to help?
Today, I am taking two WS rubs and doing a study to make sure 1) they are both edible and delicious 2) to see which one I like the best for future buying experiences. See, what a scientific and thorough study this is! I realize that it's not a double blind study. That is has no placebo. That n=4 is not appropriate for a reasonably well put together study. But this is chicken, people!
Here's how it goes.
Rub #1: WS Chipotle Spicy Rub - includes smoky chipotle chilies, brown sugar, roasted garlic, and classic spices including oregano, cumin, and coriander.Rub #2: WS Smokehouse Rub - includes Pacific sea salt (so much better than Atlantic), Pacific Northwest applewood, imported thyme and sage, and brown sugar.
And I will do the taste test. I know you are anxiously awaiting the results. I can give you a hint.....
nah, never mind. Here are the results:
Test #1: The smell test.
Results: Rub #2 smells better. (So scientific! I know you are marveling at my research skills! That statistics for experimenters is really paying off!)
Test #2: The sight test.
Results: Rub #1 looks prettier after grilled due to the lovely red-orange color of the spices.
Test #3: The taste test.
Results: Rub #2 tastes better. Yes, I am the only judge. Yes, that is impartial and the results are less than objective. Oh well, that's the way it goes. I'll ask my husband what he thinks later.
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