There is something mesmerizing about a thoroughbred horse in full gallop with nostrils flaring with the jockey hanging on as if for dear life. The … Read More
Music Brews and BBQ, Lake Havasu City, AZ
When the National weather service issued an extreme caution Wind Advisory for the upper Colorado River Valley with North winds 25-35 mph gusting to 45 … Read More
Holiday Cookoff for Kids, Mesa, Arizona
In December, I pulled off something I’ve not done before which was to teach two classes the first weekend and then compete in a double … Read More
Smokin on the Delta in Antioch, CA
The last contest for 2011 in Northern California was hosted by the city of Antioch which rests on edge of the Delta that feeds into … Read More
Dana Point BBQ Championship
The Cadillac of all California BBQ competitions came in with a roar at the end of September. The 1st Annual Dana Point BBQ Championship treated … Read More
2nd Annual Ribstock Peace, Love, and BBQ
After having the head cook, Donna Fong, from Butcher’s Daughter BBQ, as my assistant for the last three contests, we decided to split our forces … Read More
Slap Yo Daddy did not make Jack Draw 2011
The draw for the Jack Daniels Invitational 2011 occurred on Sep 2, 2011. Despite having 5 bungs for California and 2 bungs for Arizona, we … Read More
3rd Annual Smokin on the Water, Lakeport, Calif.
After winning our 5th Grand Championship for the calendar year at Acorn, we rolled into Lakeport two weeks later with a mission. Fortunately for us, we … Read More
2nd Annual Golden Acorn BBQ Fest, Campo, Calif.
After being spoiled with perfect weather conditions at Vista the week prior, most teams worried about the much talked about high winds and desert heat … Read More
3rd Annual Vista Smokin’ Q Classic, August 6, 2011
If there was contest this year that demonstrated how competitive fields have become, Vista would be an excellent example. 44 teams dotted downtown Vista in … Read More