Born in Texas and married to a wonderful woman from Memphis, outdoor cooking is more than a hobby...it's a way of life. Whether a summer time grilled pizza feast with friends or a mid-winter pig roast, the draw of smoke and fire can't keep me away! In addition to my day job and family life, I also have an upstart competition barbecue team, Smoke In Da Eye, that is slowly getting better every time out. Stay tuned...

Don't miss "Don't Fork with me, SIDE," the latest collection of recipes, musings and poems from the man himself!
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Breaking News:  SIDE 17th overall @ New Holland Summerfest; 
2-peat in sausage category

SIDE is the greatest thing since sliced bread.  REALLLLY good sliced bread.
-R. Bob Baker | USA Today

Once you've had a taste of SIDE, you can't go back. It's infectious!
-Constance Crane | BBC News

If you love great bbq, make it yourself...SIDE style!
-Harmony Glass | Architectural Digest