August 7, 2016, Site Visit Dallas Fort Worth for 2017 NBBQA Annual Conference Texas-sized World’s Largest Smoker by Trace Arnold of Ultimate Smoker & Grill Be sure to mark next year’s calendar from March 30 to April 1 for
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Maui sunset from Haleakala volcano peak 10,000 feet You may not call yourself a competitor, but we all know there’s a competitive spirit inside us all. Have your children rolled their eyes, because you have asked them, for the
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Destination America “Smoked” – Battle of the Barbecue Teachers – Part 2 of 2 <Read Part 1> In part 1 of this post, I shared how I got on “Smoked” and what the show is about. I hope you
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Destination America “Smoked” – Battle of the Barbecue Teachers – Part 1 of 2 <Read Part 2> As an enthusiast, a neighborhood barbecue competition can set you on edge. For a seasoned competitor, there’s always one event or one
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On the Road Again L to R: Harry, Donna, Shaun, Mike, Barry, Steve As you all know, barbecue competitors are on the road…a lot. All of those competitors would probably tell you that the work is hot and long,
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Barbecue Creativity: Finding Your Purple Cow The editor of the National Barbecue Association E-Newsletter recently asked me about creative ingredients I use for traditional barbecue along with sides and toppings. You may have found my ribs and grilled
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After coming off Chopped Grill Masters in 2015, how can you say no when the #1 Food Network TV show featuring Alton Brown invites you to be one of four chefs competing in a 3-round elimination grilling competition.
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I live in SoCal so I’m very lucky to be able to grill and barbecue all through the year, but for many people across the country, barbecue season really kicks off on Memorial Day weekend. Whether you are preparing
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2016 Houston World’s Championship Bar-B-Que Contest (HLSR) Winners Row at the HLSR with Tuffy and Moe If you’re a serious barbecue competitor, you’ll likely have a checklist of contests you want do before you kick the bucket. Regardless of
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Introduction One of the many wonderful memories I have teaching barbecue classes is that I get to meet some pretty cool people. Last Saturday, I met Nicholas DeNitto who is a trained wine sommelier. When I found out that
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