Meat Church Enters the Charcoal Chat + The Business Behind the Smoke

what’s the best food scene from a movie or TV show?

Feb 24 • Fireside News

The Real Cost of Barbecue in 2026: Brisket Prices, Business Survival, and Culture Shifts

Protect the craft, and respect the numbers.

Feb 18 • Fireside News

1

From Jerk Pork to Brick Pits: Inside the Smoke and Sunshine BBQ Event

Time is an ingredient, especially with bold sauces like jerk.

Feb 4 • Fireside News

2

1

January 2026

What I Read in 2025 (And Why You Should Too)

A personal list of favorites that helped me grow in business, mindset, and clarity

Jan 27 • Fireside News

1

How AI Is Hijacking Recipes and Food Creators

Barbecue has never just been about food. It is about trust. About showing up. About knowing when to say yes and when to say no.

Jan 17 • Fireside News

3

November 2025

2025 GIFT Guide

Looking for gift ideas for the Pitmaster or cook in your life? Here are a few of my favorites!

Nov 30, 2025 • Fireside News

The Unspoken Work: 3 Essential Post-Holiday Kitchen Habits

Here are three simple, yet often ignored, practices that will silently elevate every future holiday you cook.

Nov 29, 2025 • Fireside News

The Intersection of Fire and Discipline

Good barbecue is not defined by tenderness alone; it is defined by character.

Nov 21, 2025 • Fireside News

1

Fry Game Strong: Crispy Pickle-Brined Fried Chicken with Golden Fries

This crispy, juicy chicken hits with tang, crunch, and pure comfort

Nov 12, 2025 • Fireside News

1

A Tale of Two Fires: Hondo vs. Holy Smokes

The first light over Hondo, Texas, arrives softly, spreading across the flatlands like a whisper.

Nov 12, 2025 • Fireside News

3

October 2025

He made Georgia's Top Ranked BBQ Restaurant, then Walked Away!

He’s chasing a place where passion and partnership finally match.

Oct 31, 2025 • Fireside News

2

1

The Fire We Carry: A Conversation on Grief, Purpose, and Barbecue

“You might start with your own dream, but it’s the people who show up beside you that make it real.”

Oct 29, 2025 • Fireside News

1