Category Archives: History of BBQ

Smoke & Spice: Cooking with Smoke, the Real Way to Barbecue; MegaBBQ book review

Posted on September 4, 2007 by A.J.

Smoke & Spice: Cooking with Smoke, the Real Way to Barbecue book by Cheryl Alters Jamison and Bill Jamison covers the tricks and techniques on how you can smoke meat and teaches even the most experienced barbecue aficionados out there. … Continue reading →

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What are Kansas City style ribs?

Posted on July 5, 2007 by A.J.

Not being from Kansas City or anywhere near there I was wondering what makes Kansas City ribs different from other types of ribs. I’m sure there are plenty of people out there that wonder the same, so here is what … Continue reading →

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Five Great BBQ Books For Dad This Fathers Day

Posted on June 14, 2007 by A.J.

Since Father’s Day is just a few days away, I thought it would be nice to post five great books that I think he’ll get lots of use from. Speaking as a father (and grill master), I would truly enjoy … Continue reading →

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Where Did The Word Barbecue/Barbeque/BBQ/ Come From?

Posted on June 4, 2007 by A.J.

Without boring you with a bunch of scientific jargon, most Etymologist (study of the history of words) believe that barbecue derives from the word barabicu which is found in the language of the Taino peopl of the Caribbean. The word … Continue reading →