Author: Alice

  • What to Bring to a Barbecue Potluck

    What to Bring to a Barbecue Potluck

    Imagine being invited to a BBQ party.  Now, you are probably wondering “What should I bring?”, you definitely don’t want to go empty handed unless the event is a catered event where all the food is being taken care of. Here are some of the items that my friends and I brought to a recent…

  • 3 Delicious Smoked Barbecue Food Ideas

    The first thing people think of when they hear BBQ is the brisket, pulled pork, ribs, chicken or even fish.  Many forget that some of most out-of-this-world delicious sides come smoked as well.  And I am sure you don’t want to leave your vegetarian friends out of the fun of your BBQ party too! In…

  • What Is Barbecue?

    Is grilling meat considered barbecue? This is a hard question and depending on who you talk to, you often get different answers.  For the real die-hard barbecue aficionados, in the strictest sense, they would say NO.  Why?  BARBECUE, COOK LOW AND SLOW For most folks, barbecue usually refers to cooking meats at lower temperatures for…

  • Why BBQ? 6 Reasons to throw a BBQ Party

    It’s BBQ season again! Why not having a BBQ Party? Many people not familiar with the concept often ask why BBQ yourself?  It seems like a lot of trouble.  There is an abundance of eating choices out there, why bother? Well, there are MANY reasons why having a BBQ party is one of the favorite…

  • Running a Restaurant, What’s It Like?

    Running a Restaurant, What’s It Like?

    What does a typical day look like running a BBQ restaurant?  Most people who have never worked in a restaurant before probably thought most of their time would be spent creating and cooking food, right? WRONG!  It turns out cleaning is the biggest task that takes up most good restaurants’ time.  A TYPICAL DAY OF…