Barbecue History And Culture (cont'd)
There is so much good BBQ in America. But which places are the best? Here's a state by state guide to some of our favorite barbecue joints around the country, plus some of our favorite guidebooks on regional barbecue. read more
Here are about 150 great BBQ and food tunes including Meathead's theme song 'You Can't Hurry Ribs' based on 'You Can't Hurry Love' by Diana Ross. read more
Where did the hot dog get its start? Back in Europe if we're being honest. But as sausages came to America, these singular tubes of meat evolved into several regional specialties such as the Coney Island Hot Dog, the New York Streetcart Dog, and the Chicago Hot Dog. Here is the unvarnished history of them all. read more
Operation BBQ Relief is a charity that gets meals to disaster sites in a hurry by using pitmasters and competition teams. read more
Here's the fascinating story of how the hamburger became our national dish. read more
Some people say there is a ketchup controversy. There is no controversy. Let Dirty Harry explain why you should never put ketchup on a hot dog. read more
Who makes the best hot dogs in Chicago? Here's one expert's faves. read more
The humor magazine/website, The Onion, has done it again. They've nailed a spoof of the travel food show with an eight part series called "Porkin' Across America." read more
In northeast Spain, Catalonia is a land of culinary riches and the heart of the Mediterranean diet. For centuries, Catalans have fought to maintain its unique cultural identity. Every spring Catalans celebrate the local vegetable, calcots, with a neighborhood BBQ. Read more about this venerable Catalan tradition. read more
Here are some great grills you won't find at the hardware store. read more
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