Food and Beverage

Memorizing Flavors

I never would have thought of it, but my research led me to this fact: top chefs often memorize flavors; not just recipes — flavors!

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By: Ron Kule | On: December 3rd 2011 Read more...

Barbecuing Throughout The Year

Even though many people opt to only use their charcoal BBQ grill in the warmer months, there is no rule that states you are not able to use your grill all year long, so many people pick not to go for it.

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By: Peter Weston | On: June 7th 2011 Read more...

Why Slow Heat Food Preparation Is Optimal

While many people like grilling on a high heat charcoal grill, for most likely the best flavor of food, slow cooking in the open air is hard to defeat. Utilizing special flavors can also increase the flavor and texture of foods cooked upon the grill and can typically add to the tenderness of the majority of meats.

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By: Peter Weston | On: June 7th 2011 Read more...

How to Make Your Own Barbecue Marinades

Attempting to come up with your own private unique flavors when preparing food on the grill is a target of many backyard barbecue grill owners. Marinades may be used to add flavoring to meat and can be used for tenderizing needs.

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By: Peter Weston | On: May 29th 2011 Read more...

Remain Healthy When Using Your Barbecue Grill

Though barbecue grilling is incredibly popular, if the cook doesn't follow a handful of healthy barbecue cooking tactics to prevent food borne illnesses, visitors might end up ill.

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By: Peter Weston | On: May 29th 2011 Read more...

The Basics of Barbecue Cooking with Charcoal

A lot of outdoor cooks agree there is not much that can make a grilled meal taste quite as good as it being cooked over charcoal. A large number of outdoor grilling fans have their own little grilling secrets and techniques but here are a number of tips from BBQ experts about cooking over charcoal.

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By: Peter Weston | On: May 29th 2011 Read more...

How to Smoke Meats and Fish in Meat Smokers

Do you love smoked meat and smoked fish but do not know how to get that lovely flavor? If so, you are not alone. Many people are unsure of how to get that smoky flavor that they love.

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By: Peter Weston | On: May 29th 2011 Read more...

Are Wood Chips Better Than Wood Chunks For Grilling?

If you like to cook outside the house, odds are you've tried several different grilling methods, including smoking food. Many grills now available feature built in smokers but for those who have grills without smokers, they can be ordered as a stand alone. Of course, if utilizing the smoking method, you need to add wood to the fire to have the smoke flavor while you cook.

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By: Peter Weston | On: May 29th 2011 Read more...

Save Time With These Charcoal Grilling Tips

Charcoal used to be the only option for people who wanted to grill. Now, with the availability of gas grills, people have more of a choice in how they cook in their backyards. This isn’t typically a problem, but for those who have grown accustomed to use gas to grill, they may be surprised when they go to a park or other public place and find there are only charcoal options.

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By: Peter Weston | On: May 29th 2011 Read more...