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We've always felt like smoking a brisket is a more advanced level of BBQ. But enough of the doubts and fears - we’ve spent several months mastering the Primo XL 400 and now it's time to go for it.

Any outdoor chef – whether they’re a professional or a home cook – will tell you that the right spices are one of the most important components of cooking a great dish. Even if you cook the perfect rack of...

Today we’re going to show you how to make our favorite food on the planet: wood-fired pizza! We’ll be cooking the pizza on a kamado grill (the Primo XL400) and you can follow the advice and instructions in this video...

While most people think of time by the fire as a winter activity, a summer bonfire is also a great way to make memories! Think about it – remember the bonfires at summer camp? Or how drying off by the...

It’s a cool night and you have everyone gathered around the fire. You strike the first match, anticipating the glorious blaze that will soon ignite everyone’s imagination. But instead, nothing but thick smoke billows from your carefully built pile of...

The art of cooking with wood has been around for thousands of years. Although modern conveniences like microwaves and electric ovens have made cooking easier and quicker, they haven’t necessarily done us any favors when it comes to the flavors...

Charcoal isn’t the only fuel you can use when grilling meats or veggies. While charcoal is certainly a popular choice, an alternative fuel source to consider is wood. Whether it’s whole logs, split logs, or chunks, high-quality wood excels in...

Smoke is a byproduct that’s created when organic matter, including wood, burns. Whether you use a fireplace, a fire pit (including smokeless fire pits), a stove, or a chiminea, it will probably produce smoke. As a result, many people assume...

One of the most glorious side items you can make is Bacon Wrapped Jalapeño Poppers! We’ll even use jalapeños from our own garden. And of course, we’ll also reverse-sear some delicious bratwursts.

It’s no secret that we love good food. Not only does it taste great, but delicious food brings people together and provides comfort during stressful times. Eating good food doesn’t require you to go to a restaurant. In fact, we...

Life has a way of moving fast, but we often make the greatest memories during the slow moments. If you’re looking for a way to slow down, relax, or connect with your family at home then we’ve got you covered....

To successfully start a fire, whether indoors or outdoors, you need three things: tinder, kindling, and firewood. Tinder (sometimes called a fire starter): This is the initial ignition source, which burns hot and quickly, igniting the kindling. Kindling: Small sticks...

There is nothing more relaxing and comforting than a warm fire in your home when it is freezing outside. Winters can be quite harsh, especially for people living in places where these months bring ice-covered roads, freezing winds, and mountains...

We love ribs. Our first attempt was a huge success, largely because the 3-2-1 method makes cooking perfect ribs surprisingly easy. Read on for the directions, recipe, and lessons learned below!

We love pizza! If you’re like most people on the planet, you probably love pizza too. With the current surge in popularity of homemade pizzas, more and more families are investing in high-quality at-home pizza ovens especially, for those who...

Pizza…who doesn’t love it? Cooking pizza in an outdoor oven has become all the rage for modern chefs and restaurants but, like many things in the food world, it’s really just a case of something very old being made new...

Woodsmoke is one of the best “ingredients” you can add to your outdoor cooking recipes. Nothing enhances the flavors of meat or vegetables like a touch of flame and a blanket of clean, sweet smoke. Whether you’re cooking with wood...

Fire. Mankind has depended on it for light, security, warmth, cooking, and practically every area of life and survival since our earliest ancestors learned how to control this seemingly magical substance. Even in our modern world, everything from family camping...

Tampa, which is found on the west coast of The Sunshine State (Florida), is considered the economic hub of western Florida. The area is best known for its exciting tourist attractions, specifically, Busch Gardens, where visitors get the excitement of...

Thanks to the booming tech industry and innovative arts scene, Columbus offers an innovative, hip, and young vibe. It is also home to one of the largest college campuses in the U.S., which means the entire area is filled with...

Indianapolis is a great place to live, work, and play. During the summer, you enjoy long, warm days, but the winters are bitterly cold – so what does this mean? It means that being able to build a fire –...