BBQ & Smokers
Sep 30, 2018
BBQ BATTLE ROYALE: Dry Rub vs. Marinade vs. BBQ Sauce
Whether you are dining on meat or vegetables, there are countless ways to season them– especially if they are headed ...
May 25, 2018
What Types of Meat Can I Cook on a Smoker?
For a long time, a backyard smoker was viewed purely as a luxury item for the obsessed gourmand or the bored retiree....
Apr 25, 2018
How To Use a Smoker
There are many regions in North America that dub themselves “barbecue country,” but we here in Alberta enjoy a divers...
Aug 30, 2017
Our Favourite BBQ Sauce Recipe (And When to Use it!)
Creating a homemade BBQ sauce is the perfect way to finish off your next set of ribs and impress your family and frie...
Jul 30, 2017
READY, SET… GRILL! 5 BBQ Maintenance Tips
Here in Alberta, grilling season can last all year round– but no downtime doesn’t mean you can’t keep your BBQ in tip...
Jun 30, 2017
BBQ&A: Choosing the Best Meat for Your Backyard Bash
Summers on the Canadian prairies bring out another side of home cooks– many of us leave the stuffy kitchen behind and...
May 31, 2017
BBQ DIY: 5 Secrets to Slinging a Savoury Secret Sauce
Western Canadians have cooked food outside for a long time, but recently specific barbecue traditions from across the...
Aug 3, 2015
SUMMER SCHOOL: D’Arcy’s Guide to the Perfect Burger
For many people, the perfect companions on a hot summer day are a cool beverage and a grilled hamburger. It’s hard t...
Jun 17, 2015
GO HOG WILD: D’Arcy’s Ultimate Guide to Your Backyard Pig Roast
With more and more shows like BBQ Pitmasters and Epic Meal Time becoming popular, the idea of hosting your own large...
Jun 8, 2012
Know Your Meats: Bison Steak for Summer Grilling
We all know that grass fed bison provide a tender, juicer, healthier and more sustainable option for the table than a...