By Mike Stines, Ph.B. Paraphrasing the 1589 coronation speech of King Henry IV of France, President Herbert Hoover promised during his 1928 campaign “a chicken in every pot” if he were elected. Today, a candidate would be wise to promise a chicken on every grill, especially if he were campaigning in the summer. Chicken is so versatile that it should …
Kobe: The Best Beef You’ve Never Tasted
By Gwyneth Doland Most people have never heard of Kobe beef. Those vaguely familiar with the stuff may have heard stories of cattle treated like rich ladies on vacation: getting gentle massages while listening to soothing music, having exfoliating sake scrubs, and drinking beer all afternoon. Why in the world would anyone bother to pamper cattle like that? Because the …
Retro-Grilling
By Dr. BBQ, Ray Lampe No matter how much you get involved in barbecue as a lifestyle, summer is still the king when it comes to grilling, slow smoking, and the parties we call barbecues. The days are longer, the sun is shining, the weather is generally nice, and we’re all in a good mood. That sounds like a good …
Spicy Burgers on the Grill
by Gwyneth Doland For over 100 years now, Americans have been obsessed with hamburgers. When the hamburger hit the scene in the beginning of the 20th century, the country was ready for a great-tasting portable sandwich. The emergence of the automobile and the progress of the nation’s highways allowed fast-food chains to spread across the country. A mere 30 years …
Beer Meets Grill: How to Spice Up your Pre-Game Party
By Suzanne Hall Recipes in this article: Beer-Braised Sirloin Chili Southwestern Beer Marinade Grilled Shrimp Fajitas withBeer-Braised Onions Mixed Sausage Grill Sweet-Hot Beer Mustard Onion-Beer Tri-Tip Roast Indonesian-Style Salmon Grill Grilled Beer Pork Chops Pineapple Mango Brochetteswith Sweet Beer Glaze “I’ll take a grilled piece of food over a sauteed one ninety percent of the time,” says Kent Rathburn, …