Author Archives for Larry Gaian

Product Review: IKEA Thermometer


It doesn’t seem to matter which BBQ forum I’m on there is often a discussion of which thermometer people think is best.  The digital remotes are popular, but results on quality seem to abound.
A few months ago I came across the digital probe thermometer at IKEA.  At first glance I was little worried about quality.  […]

Bacon & Cheddar Muffins…oh my gosh!


I stopped into Costco the other day to purchase some tri-tip steaks for dinner and was on my way to the register when I saw these:
I got them home and it didn’t take long before the package was opened.
Look at all the goodness inside!
Heated one up… First […]

Let’s Get DIRTY!


A few weeks ago a fellow member of the BBQ Brethren asked on the forum if any one had ever tried Todd’s Dirt. They wanted to know if someone could make any type of recommendation. No one could. After visiting Todd’s website and reading about Dirt I decided to bite the bullet […]

This is how my Chuck Rolls…


I love smoking chuck roasts. This particular cut of beef is simply wonderful after several hours on the smoker. It provides a great “pulled” meat and the yield is fantastic.
I was at my local Sam’s Club the other day looking to purchase a couple of chuck roasts for some shredded beef tacos. […]

Review: Strawberry BBQ Sauce


I jumped at the chance to review this product. I enjoy smoking with fruit woods and love many fruit flavor-based rubs, so a fruit-based BBQ sauce seemed like a good idea.
When the sauce arrived and I had a chance to read the ingredients, I was curious to say the least. “Pickled Strawberries” were listed as […]

Restaurant Review: Smokehouse Bar-B-Que in Kansas City


I had a little time recently in the Kansas City Airport so instead of sitting there wasting time I figured I would get me some famous KC bbq. I looked up restaurants and since I didn’t have time to make the drive anywhere else I headed off to Smokehouse Bar-B-Que. And since their […]

Country Bob’s All Purpose Sauce


Country Bob’s All Purpose Sauce is in a class by itself. It […]

The Spice Fairy and the Food Network


The Food Network is taking auditions for a new television show called “Grill It.” The show will be hosted by Bobby Flay and audition videos are currently being solicited for this exciting new show.
The “most popular” audition happens to be by 2007 New York State Grilling Champion and fellow BBQ Brethren member Clint Cantwell. […]

A Healthier Grilling Experience


Now that my wife and I are “empty nesters” we are enjoy trying different types of foods and flavor profiles that we couldn’t try with kids at home. We are also trying to eat healthier. Ellie Krieger’s book “The Food You Crave” has given us several great meals that don’t necessarily taste […]

It Can Be So Simple…Yet So Good!


I’m working from home today. This means I get to make my own lunch the way I like it. When I on the road I don’t get to take my lunch and eating in restaurants gets a little boring at times. I figured a little Buckboard Bacon and Egg sandwich would hit the […]