For the 4th year in a row, Harry and I participated in the Dana Point championships in southern California. Without a doubt, Dana Point is … Read More
My Father, a butcher in Oakland (Part 3), by Donna Fong, Butcher’s Daughter BBQ Team
My father is a humble and friendly man. He is the kind of guy that starts a jovial conversation with his neighbor while waiting in … Read More
A Butcher’s Journey in Oakland (Part 1), by Donna Fong, Butcher’s Daughter BBQ Team
Introduction by Pitmaster Harry There are over 7,000 barbecue teams in America and as many team names. What’s in a team name? Sometimes it is … Read More
Slap Yo’ Daddy teaches at Weber-Stephens Headquarters in Illinois, by Donna Fong of Butchers Daughter BBQ – Part 3
PART THREE On the way, we drove through lush green Illinois pastures and the occasional Red Headed Sandhill crane could be seen from the road. … Read More
A Barbecue Crawl in Manila, Part 3 by Alex G. Paman
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
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
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
Pulled Chicken Chile Relleno Stuffed w/ Jalapeno Popper
I doused it in an airy egg batter and lovingly fried it to a golden hue before bathing it in a heavenly … 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
Judging Competition BBQ – Part 2 by Donna Fong, Butchers Daughter BBQ
<Part 1>, <Part 3> My barbecue judging journey started almost ten years ago when a cook shared a competition rib with me. We were … Read More