I’m A Shed Hed Chicken Brine

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I recently reviewed a BBQ sauce from The Shed BBQ and Blues Joint in Ocean Springs, Mississippi.  I rarely smoke or grill chicken without the skin. For me the skin adds a layer of flavor that is lacking when you strip it off.  But       »» Continue reading »»

Chef Ben Ford Talks About The Dole California Cook Off Contest

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Renowned chef and restaurateur, Chef Benjamin Ford is known not only for his creative techniques, but also for his innate understanding of the ingredients in his dishes, which celebrate the cycle of life and freshness of the earth. His restaurant, Ford’s Filling Station, is based on these fundamentals and Chef Ford proves daily that truly good food doesn’t have to be overly complicated – that is why he is a fan of the quality and ease of Dole Packaged Food products.       »» Continue reading »»

There’s No Flavor Difference Between Briquettes, Lump or Gas!

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Did the headline to this blog post catch your attention?  I’m sure it did.  It sure caught my attention when a friend posted this video on my Facebook Wall.  I’ve watched this video about a half-dozen times and I can’t decide whether I’m buying       »» Continue reading »»

Matcha Green Tea Poultry Brine and Glaze

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If you are a regular reader you know I love Asian flavors, particularly those of Japan, and how to fuse those flavors with American style barbecue and grilling. A few years ago I used an herbal tea to great a fantastic lemon bring for a turkey I was smoking so when the folks from Republic of Tea invited me to stop by their booth and check out their U-Matcha teas I knew I had to take them up on the offer.       »» Continue reading »»

Passion Fruit, Jalapeno & Lemongrass Salmon Glaze — Round #1

There was a debate going on in my head this morning on whether I should post this recipe or wait until I had tweaked it a little.  I finally decided that I’d go ahead and post it and then post an update at a       »» Continue reading »»

Grilled Wild Alaska Black Cod With Plum Glaze

I’ve gotten so spoiled writing a series of posts about Wild Alaska seafood.  The fish I’ve received has been, without a doubt, the finest seafood I have ever to cook.  I’ve never cooked Black Cod before so when I was given the chance to       »» Continue reading »»

Regional BBQ Styles: Australia

Grail Note: I started the Regional BBQ Style series thinking I would get through Texas, Memphis, Kansas City and Carolina and be done. Sometimes though plans change.  Being part of The BBQ Brethren Forum provides a great opportunity to meet and exchange ideas with BBQ       »» Continue reading »»

Mango Habanero Kettle Chip Encrusted Wild Alaska Salmon

Every once in awhile, when asked to review a product, I’m a little baffled why the have made the offer.  After all, as fantastic as barbecue and grilling is, not everything works on a smoker or grill.  When I got the email asking if       »» Continue reading »»

Regional BBQ Styles: Saint Louis

Kevin Haberberger is a member of the award winning Slabs a’ Smokin competition BBQ team and the author of Extraordinary BBQ.  Kevin was proud enough of St. Louis style BBQ that he wrote and asked if he could write a guest blog post to sing       »» Continue reading »»

Tilapia Foil Packets on the Grill

During the time I was a Scoutmaster for a wonderful Boy Scout troop I loved to make foil wrapped dinners during out monthly camp outs.  I could wrap up the various meats and veggies and toss my Friday night dinner into the cooler for       »» Continue reading »»