Although the West has fewer professional BBQ contests than the rest of the country, we have the weather advantage of being able to have … 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
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
Foiled Big by Tiny Foil at Thunder Mountain BBQ in Longview, Washington
Our quest to earn another qualifying GC to the Jack led us to the lovely town of Longview, WA. We needed an 8th GC … Read More
