The Backyard Barbecue – A Great American Tradition

The backyard barbecue is a true institution. An almost a right-of -passage for a vast majority of our great American population. I challenge you to find one person who hasn’t been to at least one backyard barbecue in the last year. I guarantee you can’t find even one person. The backyard barbecue is a great [...]

No-Fail Strategy for Smoking the Perfect Barbecue Ribs

Believe me, there are many, many ways to cook ribs. Some recipes call for the ribs to be grilled directly over a hot fire, others cooked by indirect heat on the grill, but the ribs that taste the best by far are cooked “low and slow” on a smoker. The term “Low and Slow” refers [...]

Beginner’s Must Know Guide to Great Grilling

There aren’t too many things that are more enjoyable than getting together with friends or family in the backyard for a barbecue. It’s a great American tradition. What better way to make lifetime memories than to spend time with people you care about in the great outdoors. Whether the menu consists of burgers and dogs [...]

The Thrill of the Grill

If you’ve been to my “About Me” page, you know that my first experiences in grilling ended with much less than desirable results.  I completely destroyed the first couple of meals I attempted, and my wife was not too pleased.  However, I’m not one to give up on anything, so I set out on a mission [...]