Jaime 
Picture it: a sunny afternoon, a backyard filled with eager, hungry friends, and me—a self-assured novice with a shiny new grill. What could go wrong? Everything, as it turns out. I was the proud orchestrator of a charred, smoky mess. Burgers that resembled hockey pucks and veggies that leapt through the grill grates, lost forever. … Read more
With a few simple ingredients and a bit of creativity, you can customize your spice blends to complement a variety of meats, vegetables, and grilled dishes. Ingredients: Base Ingredients: 2 tablespoons paprika (sweet, smoked, or a combination) 1 tablespoon garlic powder 1 tablespoon onion powder 1 tablespoon brown sugar (optional, for sweetness) 1 tablespoon kosher … Read more
When you smoke meat with wood, it’s like using a special ingredient that makes your food taste amazing! But not all woods are the same, and picking the right one is super important. Imagine using mint instead of basil in a pasta sauce—it just wouldn’t taste right, would it? That’s how important it is to … Read more
I recently started a DIY project that transformed my backyard into a gathering place to be for my friends and family. The goal was simple: build an outdoor fire pit perfect for those chilly evenings and marshmallow roasts (sometimes even BBQ). The process was surprisingly simple and rewarding, with the entire project wrapping up in … Read more
Today, I’m excited to share some experiences and insights on two popular methods of smoking food: electric smokers and wood smokers. I’ve always been passionate about grilling and BBQ, so it’s needless to say, I always look for perfection. Of course, I’ve encountered my fair share of successes and learning moments with both types of … Read more
Brisket is a popular dish, and smoking it perfectly is key to a great meal. It took me years to perfect my smoking technique, with many failed attempts. Now, I’ve mastered it and I’m going to show you how. If you want to improve your brisket-smoking skills, follow along. I will present the whole recipe … Read more
To prepare a good barbeque for your friends and family, besides the cooking techniques, equipment is very important. I learned this the hard way because I believed that my culinary skills exceeded my equipment. However, as I watched more modern cooking techniques and the results on various videos online, I realized that I was getting … Read more
I’ve always loved grilling with charcoal. The smoky taste and the fun of playing with fire made my weekends special. It was like a family tradition, and everyone knew my place was the best for tasty, smoky steaks. But then, I got a pellet smoker. At first, I didn’t think it could be as good … Read more
So today’s a pretty special day in my kitchen. I’m sharing something close to my heart – homemade BBQ sauces. This isn’t the usual stuff you find in stores. It’s the secret ingredient that turns a regular BBQ into something unique and delicious. Stay with me, and I’ll show you how to create BBQ sauces … Read more
After watching many videos online about how to prepare a good brisket, It seemed to me that it is something simple and that there is simply no room for failure. Until I tried to make it myself for the first time and realized that it requires some knowledge and skill. With many attempts and different … Read more
