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The other day I came across a post in a foodie group where someone was looking for advice on choosing a smoker because he wanted to start smoking meats. This was my chance to get my opinion out there, and it wasn’t completely unsolicited. Starting Out At first, I was smoking briskets and chicken in college […]
I smoked a pork loin over the weekend, so I was inspired to write about smoked meats. This week. For some, smoked meats are a way of life. People have created entire empires based off of the life of smoked meats and barbecue. Smoked meats are also super easy make. I don’t know why I […]
This week’s batch of favorite food and restaurant articles features summer and summer flavors! Whatever Happened to Sun-Dried Tomatoes? – via Taste Cooking Sun Dried Tomatoes Photo Credit Taste Cooking/Antonis Achilleos Personally, I love sun-dried tomoatoes. I like them in sandwiches, pizza, salads, you name it. But I do know, that are quite a few […]
Over the weekend, my wife surprised me with a backyard pitmaster class with Brisket U. These classes are all taught by certified KCBS judges and pitmasters, who are often members of competitive barbecue teams! At the end of the 3 hour class, you will have all of the knowledge you need to smoke the perfect […]
Another week gone by, and another list of my favorite food and restaurant articles! Performance Plate – via Outside Magazine Energy Bars – Photo Credit Six Studio Stocksy I don’t get out as much as I used to, but I still consider myself a pretty active, outdoorsy guy. If you’re like me, a good snack […]
My favorite food and restaurant articles I came across this week! I’ve been finding myself drawn to unconventional places to read about food this week, most notably, Outside Magazine. The Simple Meal That’s Powering Team USA – via Outside Magazine An Olympic Breakfast Photo Credit: Outside Magazine With the Olympics in full swing, this article […]
I went through the archives and found another throwback post from my days as the Houston BBQ Examiner. This time around, I’m sharing a restaurant review I wrote for Junior’s Texas BBQ and Seafood! Junior’s Texas Barbecue and Seafood Although the restaurant and clientele may seem a little ruff on the outside, it is quickly […]
Spring is around the corner and Summer will follow soon after. That means that barbecues and pool days are on the way! The best thing to add to those barbecues and cookouts is the perfect homemade barbecue sauce. The Recipe: Homemade Barbecue Sauce 3 Cups Tomato Puree 2/3 Cups Apple Cider Vinegar 2/3 Cup Packed […]
Tin Roof Barbecue I went in to the archives for this article. Literally. About seven years ago I was the the Houston Barbecue Examiner for Examiner.com. Saddly, my page on Examiner.com has gone inactive. Fortunately I saved all of my articles! One of my favorite articles is this one written about local barbecue restaurant Tin […]
Labor Day is coming up! Here are some ideas if you are stumped on what to make. 14 mouthwatering recipes for your Labor Day barbecue | Fox News: ‘via Blog this’