Doug Scheiding, World Champion Pitmaster
Doug Scheiding and his wife, Jennifer, compete on the competition BBQ circuit as Rogue Cookers, based out of South Texas, using their line of three rubs – All Purpose, Texas Brisket, and Doug’s Dust. In over 120 BBQ competitions since 2009, they have won: World BBQ Championship in 2015 (Houston Rodeo or HLSR); three Time […]
The Smoke Sheet
Founded by Sean Ludwig and Ryan Cooper, The Smoke Sheet is a weekly newsletter featuring the best BBQ news, media, events, and so much more.
Chris Young, Chef and Scientist
Chris Young is a chef and scientist. He was the head development chef for Heston Blumenthal at the Fat Duck restaurant and is the coauthor of the James Beard Award-winning books Modernist Cuisine. He founded the companies ChefSteps and Combustion, where he created the Joule sous vide circulator and the Combustion Predictive Thermometer.
Nick Kindelsperger, Food Writer
Nick Kindelsperger is a nationally acclaimed food writer with two decades of experience.
Ray Sheehan, Chef, Contributor
Ray Sheehan is a barbecue chef, pitmaster, sauce maker, recipe developer, and two-time cookbook author based in the Garden State. He is the author of Award-winning BBQ Sauces and How to Use Them (2020) and Big Green Egg Basics from a Master Barbecuer (2022).
Phil Baker, Product Tester, Contributor
Phil has designed products for Polaroid, Seiko, and Apple, among others. He wrote a weekly newspaper column for twelve years reviewing tech products, and he’s the author of two books on new product development, one co-authored with Neil Young. He now runs Neil’s website, neilyoungarchives.com. Phil has become an avid outdoor cook as a result […]
Erica Blaire, Champion Pitmaster and Certified Sommelier
Erica Blaire, known as “Blue Smoke Blaire,” is an attorney who went from courtroom to farm and barbecue pit. Along the way, she picked up a psychology degree from Wright State University, a law degree from Rutgers, a Level-2 Sommelier certificate, and a membership in American Mensa. She has lived in and cooked in Hawaii, […]
Steven Raichlen, BBQ Author and TV Show Host
Steven Raichlen is the man who launched the barbecue revolution. His 32 books include The Barbecue Bible and How to Grill. He also hosts the popular PBS TV shows Project Fire and Project Smoke.
Adrian Miller, Barbecue Historian and Soul Food Scholar
Adrian Miller is a food writer, 2X James Beard Award winner, recovering attorney, and certified barbecue judge who lives in Denver, Colorado. Adrian is featured in the Netflix hit High on the Hog: How African American Cuisine Transformed America. Bibliography Miller’s first book, Soul Food: The Surprising Story of an American Cuisine, One Plate at […]
Sterling “Big Poppa” Ball, AmazingRibs.com BBQ And Grilling Content Contributor
With over 30 years of cooking experience, Sterling “Big Poppa” Ball’s passion for cooking outdoors has led him to have his hand in almost every aspect of the barbecue world.
The Flat Top King, AmazingRibs.com Griddle Content Contributor
Neal Williams, a.k.a. The Flat Top King, fires up griddle recipes and cooking tips for the outdoor flat top griller!
Tamar Haspel, AmazingRibs.com Contributing Author
Author of various science articles for AmazingRibs.com, Tamar Haspel writes the James Beard Award-winning Washington Post column Unearthed, which looks at how our diet affects us and our planet. She’s also written for Discover, Vox, Slate, Fortune, Eater, and Edible Cape Cod.
Chef Stef, AmazingRibs.com Recipe Developer
Chef Stef is a lifelong barbequer and home chef with a passion for all different types of food, cooking, and techniques. Always hungry for more, Chef Stef thrives on creating fresh spins on old favorites and sharing her knowledge, tips, tricks, and recipes with anyone that will listen. Learn more about Chef Stef by visiting her website at icancookthat.com
Chef Rick Gresh, AmazingRibs.com Culinary Product Tester
Rick Gresh is currently the Director of U.S. Culinary Operations for AceBounce. He is frequently asked to speak and demonstrate as a culinary expert at events around the country.
Ed Reilly, AmazingRibs.com Author And BBQ Grill Historian
Ed is a contributing author and former manager of advertising sales for AmazingRibs.com. With 750+ vintage grills and smokers, Ed is the Guinness World Record holder for the largest barbecue grill collection. He is also a Certified BBQ Judge for the Kansas City Barbeque Association, Memphis in May Association, Steak Cookoff Association, and the Georgia […]