Danny Owen AKA Zwiefel

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I thought of Danny today after surfacing briefly to visit the forum. I have not checked-in for months. While the news of Danny's passing is truly saddening, I cannot imagine him in any way but energetic, clever and upbeat.

He visited Providence last March and despite heavy snow, we set out from his hotel to a nook in North Kingstown for some Sushi. Never again will the yellowtail taste so good.

We shared a few of our favorite knives and even drew the interest of some restaurant staff as we talked. His Don Nguyen and Marko took center stage. I'll think of Danny when I hear the "ting" of a well tapered blade. Rest easy my friend, you are remembered.
 
Very sorry to hear this, i liked reading his insight and posts, never met the man but loved to see his posts and discussions. RIP Danny Owen
 
He was always so wonderful at carrying on the conversation, inspirational really. My prayers are with him all who are grieving at his passing.
 
You know what amazes me about Danny the most is how he met so many of us in real life all over the USA, made so many online friends, and also kept in touch with so many more. I always wondered how he had the time to do what he did and still work/have a life/etc. Truly amazing!
 
Dave Martell said:
You know what amazes me about Danny the most is how he met so many of us in real life all over the USA, made so many online friends, and also kept in touch with so many more. I always wondered how he had the time to do what he did and still work/have a life/etc. Truly amazing!
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That is exactly right Dave. And along with those connections, he simultaneously felt like your favorite cousin, the co-worker you go to happy hour with, and that neighbor whom you let watch your dog when you go on vacation.

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He was all of those things gentlemen!! He had boundless energy, and worked very hard to put it to productive use, particularly in the relationships he developed. The camaraderie he found here was deeply special. I'm so grateful for all of you in his life! [emoji4]
 
Missing him every time I see a clip for a "B" horror film. We'd trade recommendations. The last one he recommended was "Zombeavers" (it's not porn!, he told me.) One of the worst movies ever, and now I might have to buy the dratted thing in his memory.
 
+1 but for me it wasn't the "B" horror films ... instead it was the things he chose to throw himself into 110% to see 'what he could make of it' ... one of my absolute favorites was his homemade tandoor!

http://www.kitchenknifeforums.com/showthread.php/23329-Building-a-Tandoor!?highlight=tandoor

This was such an inspiration ... let alone just awesome sh$t! I actually wanted to go buy all that crap and make one myself just because of the way he presented it and you could almost taste that naan ... truly an inspiration guy! Damn I need a tandoor!

Lucretia said:
Missing him every time I see a clip for a "B" horror film. We'd trade recommendations. The last one he recommended was "Zombeavers" (it's not porn!, he told me.) One of the worst movies ever, and now I might have to buy the dratted thing in his memory.
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MontezumaBoy said:
+1 but for me it wasn't the "B" horror films ... instead it was the things he chose to throw himself into 110% to see 'what he could make of it' ... one of my absolute favorites was his homemade tandoor!

http://www.kitchenknifeforums.com/showthread.php/23329-Building-a-Tandoor!?highlight=tandoor

This was such an inspiration ... let alone just awesome sh$t! I actually wanted to go buy all that crap and make one myself just because of the way he presented it and you could almost taste that naan ... truly an inspiration guy! Damn I need a tandoor!
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I forgot about Danny's tandoor. He was such a presence that I'm still so saddened by his passing, though we never met. How could someone so full of life such a short time ago be gone?
 
I just saw this post... I am so shocked and completely heartbroken. Danny was one of the first people I had the pleasure of getting to know on KFF. He was such a wonderful and warm person. Always contributed and commented on KKF. I was so happy when I finally had the pleasure of meeting him in real life last year with Son and we chatted for hours in the Korin showroom. Rest in peace, Danny. I will miss him terribly.
 
Danny was always so complimentary when I'd post pics of my meat adventures so here's to Danny

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I didn't know it was out! I have zero concept of what day it is.

We were planning on seeing it!!! So, if you haven't, go. Laugh!! Pose! [emoji1]
 
The tandoor thread was one of the best ever in what's cooking. It was so cool that he was like "well my friend and I decided to make a tandoor", as if it was like baking a cake!
 
Bill13 said:
The tandoor thread was one of the best ever in what's cooking. It was so cool that he was like "well my friend and I decided to make a tandoor", as if it was like baking a cake!
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DO and I used to discuss SA food. I lived for a time in Sri Lanka, but would always think there was a great guru available if I had general questions especially about the very related food to the north. I have a shelf of several types of lentils I don't entirely use, some bought because, well, sure I have recipes in a few cookbooks (incl. 1 or 2 rec'd by Dan), but at least as much because Dan used them and I could send him a message about something related if I wanted, or read something he'd done, and then find a use and try something out. Anyway, they're still in the kitchen, I should do stuff with them on my own, but surely it won't be as fun or rewarding. Yeah, he was quite cool this this stuff.
 
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