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Mastering Smoke Profiles with Bill & Cheryl Jamison

June 18, 2026 BBQGRAIL Comments Off

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 […]

Pitmaster by Andy Husbands and Chris Hart

June 18, 2026 BBQGRAIL Comments Off

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 […]

A Frontier Crossroads in the Texas Panhandle

June 16, 2026 Larry Gaian Comments Off

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 […]

Doctrine and Covenants 84: Understanding the Oath and Covenant of the Priesthood

June 14, 2026 Larry Gaian Comments Off

Doctrine and Covenants 84 makes it clear: the priesthood is about building a real relationship with Jesus Christ. It is not just a badge or a title. The Lord calls it “the oath and covenant […]

The Evolution of Asheville-Style Barbecue

June 13, 2026 BBQGRAIL Comments Off

Barbecue in the South is a serious thing. Folks have strong opinions about wood, meat, and sauce, and they stick to them. But up in the Blue Ridge Mountains, Asheville, North Carolina, does things a […]

12 Bones Smokehouse By Bryan and Angela King

June 13, 2026 BBQGRAIL Comments Off

Cooking from 12 Bones Smokehouse by Bryan and Angela King feels like being at the best backyard family reunion. Imagine a classic Southern pitmaster teaming up with a creative cousin who loves experimenting with bold flavors. This cookbook […]

Chile Isn’t Chili

June 13, 2026 BBQGRAIL Comments Off

While they sound identical, the spelling difference between chili and chile carries significant cultural, linguistic, and culinary distinctions. Understanding the nuance helps navigate menus, recipes, and regional dialects without confusion. The Botanical Pod: Chile The […]

Chiles and Smoke by Brad Prose

June 13, 2026 BBQGRAIL Comments Off

Today, live-fire cooking and bold, spicy flavors are merging in exciting new ways. Leading this trend is Brad Prose’s book, Chiles and Smoke (2023). This is not just a book of extreme, dare-devil recipes. Instead, […]