My journey in barbecue began (as with most youngsters, I imagine) with my dad grilling for special family occasions. He brought this tradition to the … Read More
Filipino Barbecue on the Island of Cebu, Part 2 By Alex G. Paman
Alex G. Paman’s second article is about his first journey to the wonderful island of Cebu. There he enjoys a large variety of local grilled … Read More
Competition Barbecue – A journey of inspiration and reconciliation
Forward by Donna Fong, Butchers Daughter BBQ Harry is fond of saying that why you barbecue is more important than how and what … Read More
Filipino Barbecue on the island of Cebu, Part 1, by Alex G. Paman
I meet many barbecue and grilling aficionados in my travels. I became friends with Alex Paman, a Filipino American, while competing in a NorCal contest. I … Read More
Audacious 2014 Alumni – Melissa Brimmer of Beeps Bodacious BBQ
As a veteran pitmaster, I’ve heard my fair share of stories about audacious rookie competitors. When Donna told me about this one, I … Read More
A trip to Austin . . . to meet Sir SPAMalot!
The SPAM Museum, by Donna Fong, Butcher’s Daughter BBQ Do you know what a guilty pleasure is? It is something that you … Read More
Red Wattle Barbecue Spareribs
5/13 One of the aspects I love about cooking competition barbecue is the quest to find the ultimate meat to compete with. I’ve tried sourcing … Read More
Top-10 advice for first time barbecue competitors by Donna Fong, Butcher’s Daughter BBQ
Do’s, Don’ts and Nevers, by Donna Fong, Butcher’s Daughter BBQ Do 1. Take a Certified BBQ Judge class so you know what the … Read More
Confessions of a First Time KCBS Judge
After seven years as a competitor, I was very excited to make my first foray into the judging tent as a newbie BBQ … Read More
Judging Competition BBQ – Part 3 by Donna Fong, Butchers Daughter BBQ
<Part 1>, <Part 2> BBQ judges have to travel many miles to get to contests and all at their own expense. Judges are … Read More