Who needs Hallmark when you got a smoker?

Nothing says "I love you!" on Valentine's Day more than a single red rose, an Oldstyle and a hand-full of sweet and spicy, smoked nuts made with your own two hands!

I made these for my special lady based upon an on-line recipe I found, but rather than bake em in the oven, I threw em in the smoker. This little snack is, well, healthier than most things I cook, very easy to make and packed with a ton of flavor. It's a real winner!

Here's to wishing your Valentine's Day was as special as mine!

Click on my photos to follow my day of smokin'.

Also be sure to check out www.glenellynbackyardbbq.com and www.gebbq.blogspot.com for updates as we prepare for Glen Ellyn's 5th Annual Backyard BBQ Cook-Off held in beautiful Downtown Glen Ellyn this Sept. 14th.