Awww yes, the infamous flowerpot smoker. A few years back a much-respected TV show host did some great shows on BBQ, in one of those episodes he took a few terra cotta flowerpots and made a great DIY Kamado smoker. Brief history and etymology I’m going to stop here...
In the world of BBQ and grilling it's not too often that you can say “now that’s new”. For the most part, there is not much that hasn’t been done by someone somewhere. Then I saw this little grill, the GoBQ. I need to give a thank you to my fellow...
Cassoulet is like the French’s version of Pork and Beans. It’s a rustic, peasant dish, that is pure comfort food. Cassoulet (named for the casserole dish it cooks in) is often made with meat (pork, mutton, duck…) and pork skins and white beans. I’ve adapted this...
I first encountered the “plancha” cooking style when my good friend John Dawson from PatioDaddiobbq gave me Francis Mallmann’s book 7 Fires as a wedding present over 5 years ago. This was fitting at the time as we went to Argentina on our honeymoon and 7 Fires is all...
Hobo Packets are one of the easiest ways to put together a tasty dinner with very minimal fuss or clean up! That is why they are perfect for camping or even a quick yet tasty weeknight dinner? What is a hobo packet? Essentially, a hobo packet is a foil packet...
Kraft Barbecue Sauce celebrated the launch of their newly revamped line of sauces with no high fructose corn syrup and high-quality ingredients like tomatoes, sweet molasses, cider vinegar and cane sugar. I decided to put the sauce to the test at a tailgate this past...
I was invited to a Holiday brunch potluck with some of my Crossfit friends and the theme was to bring a dish representing your culture. There was a great mix of interesting dishes representing the diversity of South Florida- Puerto Rican rice and beans (Arroz con...
I love the chance to embrace my inner Martha Stewart over the Holidays! Sure, you can buy gifts but isn't it much more fun and thoughtful to put something unique together. Smores are one of my favorite things to make on the grill (check out my post on how to build a...
It's that time of year when you start craving chili. I was actually standing in line at security at the airport when I got chili on the brain and texted Scott that I wish it would magically appear at the house when I got home that night. The next best thing was going...
I'm so blessed to have such a great network of friends in the BBQ Community, and Lester Scanland is a friend I've made through my blog and our love for great food! He had this awesome idea to host a “Make Your Own Grilled Cheese Bar” for his last cookout...
