In message Mon, 3 Apr 1995 08:04:07 -0400, Edward Sterling <[log in to unmask]> writes: > >>Since some fellows are discussing smoke producing techniques I >> would really like to hear from people that have considerable >> experience what is their favourite smoke producing agent? >> > Bailing twine from a local farm was the recommendation of my > "bee teacher." I have also heard that sumac (non-poisonous variety > please!) clusters work well. > > The bailing twine works fairly well, I am sure like anything else, > you have to be careful not to pack it in the smoker too tightly. > It produces a nice white smoke, no residue etc. I would wonder if > the pine needles (recommended in an earlier post) would leave a > tar residue over time, esp. under a slow burn. > > Ed Do you know scientific name of plant bailing twine? It would be useful for non-anglosaxon readers. rsvp Fabio Monaci C.N.R. Centro studio Genesi Classificazione Cartografia del Suolo P.zle delle Cascine 15 I-50144 Firenze Tel. ++ 39 (0)55 360517 Telefax ++ 39 (0)55 321148 E-MAIL [log in to unmask]