Cochon555 US Tour – Heritage BBQ Festival San Francisco, October 16, 2016, By Donna Fong Harry, Melanie, Donna One of the benefits of cooking on the barbecue circuit are the gifts you receive from friends. I have received bottles of
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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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Visiting the World’s oldest living creatures, by Donna Fong, Butchers Daughter BBQ, Alameda, CA One of the things I enjoy about being on the BBQ circuit with Harry is traveling to places that I have never visited. BBQ has brought
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I was surprised how fast a casting associate from Food Network contacted me after I submitted my online application. We chatted briefly on the phone and I was careful not to say, ““You can’t cook barbecue in 30 minutes!” which
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Intro by Donna Fong, Butchers Daughter BBQ When it comes to Harry’s classes, each class is different. Usually it is 95% men and backyard cooks. There is usually a funny guy who cracks the jokes and keeps the class
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By Donna Fong In my family, Thanksgiving is about food. There are families that love music, love to hike, love to drink, love to gamble, love to joke, love sports or some combination of everything. My family, we love
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As a veteran pitmaster, I’ve heard my fair share of stories about audacious rookie competitors. When Donna told me about this one, I blurted out, “She’s the ballsiest student I’ve ever had!” How so? 1) You take
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Do’s, Don’ts and Nevers, by Donna Fong, Butcher’s Daughter BBQ 30 lbs of ruined meat – expensive aftermath of a pit grease fire Do 1. Take a Certified BBQ Judge class so you know what the judges are
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Buying your first serious smoker is much like buying a piece of Le Creuset cookware. You don’t really need one but it sure makes you feel good to use it on those special occasions. Most people start out
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Ready set . . . draw! I’ve learned the hard way that my pitmaster lifestyle and associated food choices don’t always result in my physician singing praises about my health status during my annual physical exam. We’ve all
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