Those of you who have seen me on TV and at barbecue contests know that I’m picky about my BBQ equipment. As a grand … Read More
Slap Yo Daddy recycled PC grill – Revenge of the IT Grill Nerds
Among folks in the competition barbecue circuit, I’m well known for my continuing tongue-in-cheek adventures and mis-adventures to cook on smaller and cheaper … Read More
Spring Fever Contest in Austin, Texas Part 5
Spring Fever contest in Austin, Part 5 By Donna Fong In 2009, I was transitioning from being a BBQ judge to becoming a BBQ competition … Read More
Spring Fever Contest in Austin, Texas Part 4
Spring Fever Contest in Austin, Part 4 By Donna Fong Cindy and I went over the meats she purchased and then she showed me … Read More
Guinea Pig 2 Contest, Rancho Mirage, California, February 21, 2015
It doesn’t take a financial whiz to figure that being a barbecue competitor can get expensive. With entry fees on the West Coast pushing … Read More
Spring Fever Contest in Austin, Texas Part 3
Spring Fever Contest in Austin, Texas Part 3 By Donna Fong The “Chilly” Chili & BBQ contest is in its 26th year and sponsored by … Read More
Spring Fever Contest in Austin, Texas Part 2
Spring Fever Contest in Austin, Texas Part 2 By Donna Fong If you have ever flown in or out of San Francisco on a sunny … Read More
Spring Contest Fever in Austin, Texas Part 1
Donna my sweetheart and head cook of Butchers Daughter BBQ has always wanted to complete her bucket list to cook a sanctioned contest in Texas. … Read More
Something to be thankful for on Thanksgiving
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, … Read More
The Lancaster Challenge Blazin’ BBQ Throwdown by Donna Fong
In August, I judged my 30th KCBS BBQ contest and passed my online exam. After 11 years, I finally became a Master CBJ. It was … Read More