Year: 2026

Foundational Doctrine for a Modern Wilderness

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Pitching Our Tents: Why “Tents” Matter So Much in the Book of Mormon

June 21, 2026 Larry Gaian 0
Tents show up all over the Book of Mormon, and not just because ancient people liked camping. In the record, tents quietly become a symbol of what discipleship often feels like: traveling, gathering, worshipping, enduring, and waiting on the Lord—without always having a settled, permanent “home” yet. Tents, Tents and More Tents Camp life appears throughout the Book of Mormon, […]
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WARNING: OFFICIAL BBQ DOGMA DETOX ZONE

June 21, 2026 BBQGRAIL 0
The articles, guides, and recipes on this site represent a collection of widely accepted, time-tested methods for outdoor cooking. However, we are fully aware that the backyard culinary community contains… highly passionate individuals. If you are currently experiencing elevated blood pressure, a twitching eye, or an overwhelming urge to furiously type a 5,000-word manifesto because a recipe suggests a rub […]
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The Llano Estacado: Navigating the Staked Plains

June 21, 2026 Larry Gaian 0
The Llano Estacado, or “Staked Plains,” stretches out like a giant tabletop across the heart of Texas and New Mexico. Covering about 37,500 square miles, it touches 33 Texas counties and 4 in New Mexico. This land is one of the biggest and most unique places you will find anywhere in North America. At first glance, the Llano Estacado might […]
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“Smoke & Spice” by Bill and Cheryl Jamison

June 21, 2026 BBQGRAIL 0
Editor’s Note: You may wonder why I would review a 32-year-old cookbook. The answer is simple. This book changed outdoor cooking for many people, me included. There are multitudes of barbecue/smoking cookbooks, but few can be considered classics. And only one can be considered THE CLASSIC barbecue cookbook. That cookbook is “Smoke & Spice” by Bill and Cheryl Jamison. If […]
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Mastering Smoke Profiles with Bill & Cheryl Jamison

June 18, 2026 BBQGRAIL 0
Bill and Cheryl Jamison, in their cookbook Smoke & Spice, share a simple truth with backyard cooks. Wood is not just for heat. It is a key seasoning, just like salt or pepper. Picking wood for your smoker is a lot like choosing the right herbs for a stew. The wrong wood can drown out the flavor of tender meat. […]
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Pitmaster by Andy Husbands and Chris Hart

June 18, 2026 BBQGRAIL 0
Pitmaster: Recipes, Techniques, and Barbecue Wisdom by Andy Husbands and Chris Hart feels like a friendly backyard lesson from two seasoned pros. This cookbook is packed with hands-on advice and celebrates the best of American barbecue. Andy and Chris bring years of competition and backyard know-how to every page. The Authors Behind the Pit Andy Husbands knows his way around […]
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A Frontier Crossroads in the Texas Panhandle

June 16, 2026 Larry Gaian 0
Wheeler County sits where the rolling plains run right into the rough edges of the Caprock. Folks first set it up in 1876, then organized it in 1879, making it the oldest county in the Texas Panhandle. When Wheeler County took shape, the wild frontier finally started to feel like home for ranchers, traders, and families looking to settle down. […]