After the Rocky Top BBQ Cook Off last weekend, the Big Bob Gibson Team had to high tail it back to Decatur, AL. They had almost the full flat from their Snake River Farms waygu brisket leftover and couldn't take it with them. Hoss aske...

When you hear "grilled chicken breasts" you normally probably think of the typical boneless, skinless chicken breasts. Bone-in, skin-on chicken breasts can deliver a juicier and tastier meat but you just can't go about it the same way. ...

This past weekend was the first Rocky Top BBQ Cook-Off in Knoxville. Alexis and I spent our time with two teams, Bent Elbow BBQ and Big Bob Gibson's Barbecue.Chris Lilly with Big Bob Gibson's First Place Ribs.I have a full post coming ...

I have talked about brining poultry and pork but one thing I haven't written about much is dry brining. Dry brining is just what it says, brining without liquid. The salt in the rub induces the pores of the meat to open up and draws ...

A lot is going on in Knoxville over the next few weeks. Here's the skinny.Rocky Top Hummin' and Strummin' BBQ Cook-off THIS WEEKEND May 2-4More than 45 smoking hot BBQ teams collide to fight for the Tennessee State BBQ Championship at t...

Want to elevate your backyard burger to the next level this summer? Here's an idea that hit me at lunch yesterday.Take your favorite sub sandwich ingredients and use that to dress your burger! I can't think of too many subs that woul...

We are starting to have some absolutely gorgeous Spring days here in East Tennessee. Mild temperatures and sunny skies have the wildlife busy and everything is blooming. When Spring is at its peak, I often crave egg salad sandwiches a...

I know it is a bit early in Spring to be talking about ice cream but we just made the BEST chocolate chip ice cream this week.I can't really take credit for it since it is just the basic no cook vanilla ice cream recipe we always use and...

Want to make BBQ that will make your guests happy and your neighbors envious? I am reviewing a book that might just help you out with that.Championship BBQ Secrets For RealSmoked Food - 2nd EditionKaren Putman and Judith FertigPublished...

Do you ever wonder what goes on behind the scenes of a photo shoot for a cookbook?I got to find out myself this past weekend when I was fortunate enough to participate in the shoot for Chris Lilly's newest cookbook.Chris is a restaurante...