Wizards of Q

06/06/2024

A message from Suzie, Adams wife.

Dele’s (Adam’s) funeral is to be held next Friday the 14th June at 12pm, in The Magnolia Chapel at Macquarie Park Cemetery and Crematorium. All are welcome to attend and for anyone unable to, the service will be live streamed.

After the service we will move on to The Chats Room & Courtyard at The Ranch Hotel, North Ryde from 1.30pm onwards for a celebration of Dele’s life. So many of you have reached out wanting to attend as Dele had such a huge impact on so many different communities and we know what a great opportunity it will be to catch up, share our memories and honour his life in celebration, the way we know he would want.

For anyone travelling from outside of Sydney, there are plenty of accomodation options close by and The Ranch has rooms available as well so please feel free to reach out if you need any details.

Thanks to you all once again, for reaching out over the last couple of weeks, it’s meant so much to us and is keeping us strong ❤️

https://gregoryandcarr.com.au/live-streaming/client/?nid=15f8502c-3d19-441a-9e08-7a44f1c5bb65

24/05/2024

It is with an extremely heavy and sad heart that I share the news that our beloved team captain, Adam Omisore, has sadly and tragically passed away.
Adam always had a goal to smash no matter what it was. Whilst our competing days were passed, he was onto a new challenge and was giving it his all. In true Adam style.
The suddenness of it is hitting many who knew him well and he will be sorely missed.
He's always been a passionate man and would make friends with so many.

If you met Adam or had any interactions with him please feel free to share your memories or story here so that others too can read about all the awesome things Adam did and meant to all those he met.

Hug your loved ones xo
- Brendon

09/01/2022

The world is going crazy and work is back tomorrow. What better way to enjoy your last night off than with a big beautiful Tomahawk steak. Reverse Seared to perfection 🤙🏻🤙🏿
What was your cook this weekend?

30/11/2021

Hey folks, if you are in Sydney and are struggling to think of what you'd like for Christmas or what to get your partner, we'll great news... Scotty from East Blaxland Butchery is running a fantastic masterclass for Low n Slow American BBQ enthusiasts. It'll be an awesome day with lessons from an amazing butcher and BBQ enthusiast.
Jump on it before all tickets are sold out.
Master class is 15th January at Emu Plains.

A perfect introduction into backyard Barbecuing.

26/10/2021

"Eat at a local restaurant tonight. Get the cream sauce. Have a cold pint at 4 o’clock in a mostly empty bar. Go somewhere you’ve never been. Listen to someone you think may have nothing in common with you. Order the steak rare. Eat an oyster. Have a negroni. Have two. Be open to a world where you may not understand or agree with the person next to you, but have a drink with them anyways. Eat slowly. Tip your server. Check in on your friends. Check in on yourself. Enjoy the ride."

- Anthony Bourdain

29/08/2021

First time using Butchers Axe BBQ El Hacha Tex Mex seasoning and it didn’t disappoint!

Pork collar butt cooked over Ample firewood Sydney charcoal and some pecan wood.

🔥

25/08/2021

Lockdown is hard, especially when your butcher is outside your 5km circle. The great news is that Scott from East Blaxland Butchery does Covid safe deliveries across the Blue Mountains and Western Sydney.
So if you can't go anywhere... Stay at home and cook. The only protesters you'll have is your vegetarian neighbours. 🙌🙌👊

14/08/2021

Shakshouka for brunch 😍

23/07/2021

Dru-B-Q Drum almost done

I’m digging the streaky mottled red 😍

05/07/2021

Scomo’s next cook up!!

Credit: Nic O Rus for the photoshopping.
Scott Morrison (ScoMo)
Butchers Axe BBQ

18/06/2021

Announcement from Wizards of Q

Before I start, I want to make it clear that my disappointment is at how unprofessional the ABA have been this week - This is not about my competitors I have had to compete against.

The ABA have decided to take away our win, off the back of some complaints they have received.

The ABA have a set of rules/T&Cs that they must abide by, and they have chosen to turn a blind eye to them, against consumer law.

On Wednesday I received a phone call Michael Rose to advise that Jason the head judge has been stood down and there is protest to overturn his decision. Noting ‘an admin error’

Below is the email I sent to both Adam Roberts and Michael Rose that should explain our views;

“Hi All,

I just received a phone call this afternoon from Rosey advising that a impending decision by the ABA is going to be made in relation to my beef rib box from Smoke in Broke on the weekend. For the purpose of clarity I thought I would send you all a message.

It’s quite clear by the judges score card that something unusual happened with my beef rib box. I have been informed by Rosy that a string was found in the box, which is possible and I’m not here to deny string being in the box, albeit a minor error either way.

Jason was the head judge on the day and made a decision to penalise one portion as per the rules at his own discretion. I refer to the following extracts from the ABA Rules;

“Boxed Entry Penalties
Excessive/intentional pooling sauce
Incorrect or unapproved garnish
Foreign object found in box
Handing in less than minimum portion size/quantity

NOTE: All infractions are determined by the ABA Head Judge on site at the event whose decision is final. See scorecard for guide on points deducted.”

“19. The ABA Head Judge will be the sole arbitrator of any dispute and their decision on site at the competition will be final in all cases with no further correspondence entered into by the ABA.”

Applying these rules to the fact that the head judge made a call on site on the day mean that his call in relation to a minor infraction is final, and in no circumstance should any further correspondence from the ABA be required, irrespective of the usual fan fair the bbq community has made in relation to an matter.

Hope you can appreciate this GC means a lot to me, and my team mates and I hope you will do the right thing.

Look forward to hearing from you guys”

This will draw a close to competition bbq with the ABA, but I wanted to take the opportunity to thank everyone for the friendships and memories I have made along the way!

Peace 👊🏿

13/06/2021

Smoke in Broke 2021 GRAND CHAMPIONS!!!

We had great fun with some good mates, and better, we walked away with some silverware.

We managed 1st in Beef Ribs, 4th in Pork, 5th in chicken and 7th in Brisket - it was enough to secure us our first GC!

Well done to TexAus BBQ on the well deserved RGC

It was a pleasure to cook side by side with Aussie Pit Boys!!

Lastly, thanks to our awesome sponsors who help us get to every competition:

Victorinox
East Blaxland Butchery
Akasha Brewing Company
Butchers Axe BBQ
Ample firewood Sydney
Smokin Down Under

And thanks to the Smokin Hot 'N Saucy - the Lot Newcastle crew for putting on the comp.

12/06/2021

We’re all bumped in and prepped for Smoke in Broke

😍

29/04/2021

Lunch with the

Doug Thomas

28/04/2021

I really hope we get to have an Invitational again this year!!

Walking the stage with your Brothers that you have cooked all night with is one of the best bits 🤙🏿

11/04/2021

After nearly a year and a half out of competition bbq we finally got to blow off some cobwebs against a quality field. Meat in the Dilly was a great comp. I hope they put it on again next year!

Day 1 - I decided to do my first SCA comp in nearly 2 years and walked away with 4th in steak.

Day 2 we had an ok outing. We got 6th in Chicken, 7th in Brisket with 7th place overall.

Huge well done to Dusty Q on the GC and Butchers Axe BBQ on the RGC.

only a couple of weeks and we do it all again!

Thanks to East Blaxland Butchery , Victorinox , Heat Beads BBQ and Ample firewood Sydney for helping us compete

07/04/2021

Pre Comp Gumshara Ramen with Russ Merriman 👑

24/03/2021

The Full Throttle BBQ breakfast box.

The guys at full throttle are killing it 🔥

23/03/2021

Quick backstrap cook to try out the Smokin Hot 'N Saucy Black Sand Lamb rub 🔥

It didn’t disappoint 👊🏿

🐑 🧙🏿‍♂️

19/03/2021

We’re back!

We can’t wait, it’s been so long!

14/02/2021

Agadashi Tofu 😍

Will be doing this again....

21/01/2021

18/01/2021

Fried Chicken Sandwich with cheese 🧀

Truff Sauce + Mayo 👌🏿

09/01/2021

After a visit to the seafood markets, we cooked some seafood over fire!!

So good!

Cooked over Heat Beads BBQ lump.

05/01/2021

Get around it everybody!

Akasha Brewing Company

New Akasha Project Release Alert - Blood Orange Gose

Succumb to the tangy splash of this scarily good Gose, kettle-soured to perfection. Buckets of blood orange pulp and a dash of hops weave a complex, sour beast of subtle sea salt and refreshing citrus haze for a vivid, super-sessionable cult beer that’ll haunt your dreams…

Available tomorrow.

Order online: https://akashabrewing.com.au/beers/
Find a stockist: https://akashabrewing.com.au/2021/01/new-release-blood-orange-gose/
Book a table: https://akashabrewing.com.au/taproom/

28/12/2020

Pulled Lamb and pea pies 🥧

26/12/2020

Fried chicken tenders 😍

21/12/2020

Rainy day ramen 🍜

15/12/2020

Happy Birthday to the No1 Wizard Brendon O'Loughlin

Can’t wait to cook with you again, and annoy you while you’re boxing up with unwanted feedback!

Prayers for Russ Merriman