Visiting the Land of the Maya, Part 1

Pollo PibilIn 2008, my coauthor of ten books, Nancy Gerlach, and her husband Jeff retired and moved from Albuquerque to Chelem, Yucatán. Recently my wife and I visited them for a whirlwind tour of the region. Continue reading
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Barbecue Summer School

IMG_3015Man, if summer school consisted of smoked brisket, ribs, and pulled pork, I’d have failed every grade. And often. To the tune of this being my 37th year of kindergarten often. Summer school didn’t have competition barbecue courses, however, and … Continue reading
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KCBS Events for May

logoHappy National Barbecue month, everybody! If you're looking for a way to pay homage to the gods of 'cue, here's a list of Kansas City Barbecue Society competitions for you to chew on. Early next week, we'll follow up with barbecue class listings where you can polish your skill at the grill. Continue reading
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Chile-Spiced Brunch Ideas for Mother’s Day

Papas con Chile Colorado. Photo by Wes NamanA fabulous, fiery brunch (that she doesn't have to prepare) is the perfect way to show Mom you appreciate all the hell you put her through growing up. Continue reading
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