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It’s pretty common to see some form of alcohol associated with grilling and smoking food. There are lots of opinions on which libation goes best with either smoked food or just with the act of standing over a grill with … Continue reading
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I had an idea back in the summer that partially worked. The partial part was that a few other people did this along with me, but I never got it posted… There are some reasons for that, but they aren’t … Continue reading
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I’ve used my Bubba Keg a lot over the last couple of years, and I love cooking on it. There’s one thing my XL Big Green Egg has over the Bubba Keg, though… size! I think it’s almost double the … Continue reading
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It’s easy to get caught up in trying new things on the smoker, but there’s still something about simple pulled pork. Even barbecuers can get caught up in what little thing to add to their rub to make it a … Continue reading
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It’s been a really busy October, without much activity here because of all the activity in other parts of life. I had hoped to continue the Next Food Blog Star competition cooks, but had to do some traveling, so I … Continue reading
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Before I get into this week’s challenge, I want to thank everyone that voted for me in round 1 of Foodbuzz’s Project Food Blog! I think only 400 bloggers made it through, but I think there were only 655 to … Continue reading
My wife and I both love what I like to call “pitbeef”. I have no idea if it’s like the pitbeef served in Maryland, as I’ve never had it there, but it’s what I like to call an eye of … Continue reading
I can’t believe it happened again… We just finished the third annual A Pretty Good BBQ! This is an event that I organize through my church, the Dayton Vineyard Church. Their slogan is that we’re a Pretty Good Church, meaning … Continue reading
I’m usually not big on cookbooks. I know I should be, and I have a few I really like, but I usually like to play around with stuff on my own, I guess. A cookbook came out late last year, … Continue reading
Chili is one those things, like barbecue, that polarizes people. Lots of people feel they know what real chili is, and, if you don’t agree, you just don’t know chili! My philosophy about food and regionality has changed over the … Continue reading
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Thanksgiving is probably my favorite holiday. My family gets together as much as possible, there’s no real pressure to go to more than one house for the day, there’s usually good football and there are still three days left before … Continue reading
Last weekened, my wife and I had the opportunity to judge a backyard barbecue competition put on by Jim Dandy’s BBQ in Sharonville, Ohio. Last year, we took fourth place overall in the KCBS competition held at the same site, … Continue reading