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The “Book of Smoke” and Why Elliott Moss Still Matters

July 14, 2026 BBQGRAIL 0

Most people do not review cookbooks that are over a decade old. But some books deserve to break the rules. Book of Smoke is one of those rare cookbooks that never gets old. Every time […]

About Affiliate Links

July 12, 2026 BBQGRAIL 0

Just so we’re clear: If you click on some of these links and buy something, the brand kicks back a small percentage to me as a thank-you. It costs you $0 extra, but it helps […]

Church Should Feel Like Home

July 12, 2026 Larry Gaian 0

The other day, I drove past a local church, and their sign made me hit the brakes: “Church Should Feel Like Home.” At first, I found myself nodding and thinking, “Yes, absolutely.” Then my very […]

Why True Remembrance Demands Movement

July 9, 2026 Larry Gaian 0

“And now, my sons, remember, remember that it is upon the rock of our Redeemer… that ye must build your foundation” (Helaman 5:12). In the scriptures, remember is rarely passive. It’s not “think a nice […]

Have a Blessed Day (and How I’m Learning to Mean It)

July 7, 2026 Larry Gaian 0

When I moved from California to the Texas Panhandle nearly six years ago, I expected a few surprises. What I didn’t expect was how openly folks here share their faith. People talk about Jesus at […]

The Roots of Littlefield: A Railway and Ranching Legacy

July 6, 2026 Larry Gaian 0

Littlefield sits right in the heart of the Llano Estacado, where the West Texas spirit runs deep. Back in July 1901, Major George Washington Littlefield—a generous Texas businessman—bought the southern part of the old XIT […]

“Remember” – Mosiah: A Covenant Word

July 5, 2026 Larry Gaian 0

“Remember” is my favorite word in the Book of Mormon; however, it’s not just because it pops up a lot. In Mosiah, remember is a covenant word. It is not just about recalling facts. It […]

Why Everything You Know About “Taste” is Wrong – Part 2

July 2, 2026 BBQGRAIL 0

Now that we know what taste is, let’s look at what else makes up flavor: Most of what we call flavor actually comes from smell—about 80 percent of it. You smell food before you eat […]