Some things in life are just comfortable, those jeans you’ve had for years and the soup your mum puts in front of you when you’ve had a crap day. That’s how i feel about my thüros. I own about seven different bbqs and smokers and they each have their specialist roles and talents. The Webers…

As you approach the open doors the smell of smoked meats wafts in the air and the sound of some moody blues music creates the build up of atmosphere. We have arrived at hang fire in the newly developed waterfront area of Barry, south Wales. Known for things like Gavin and Stacey, Butlins and for…

“Hi, my name is Mark and I’m an addict” “I think about it as soon as i wake up, I’m thinking about it when I’m at work. I fall asleep thinking about it” “It’s taken over my life!” Bbq is not just a hobby, not just a lifestyle, it’s an addiction! There, i said it….

So today i felt like giving some of my favourite British rubs a bit of love and attention and i really fancied some juicy chicken. First up was the ranch rub from Jacks meat shack. You can’t miss Jack, he’s got a big beard and he’s everywhere right now. He’s tall and imposing and he’s…

Bbq is such good fun. I was walking the dogs this morning wondering what i could make for lunch and to take to work. Eureka! Some sort of kebab and rice thing was my thought. So i came home with some fatty mince and twisted in a load of Angus and oink rubs. I went…

Quite often i enjoy cooking nice pieces of meat on the barbecue but i either can’t be bothered to do the accompaniments or sides or i rely on my good wife to tend to that. At the weekend i cooked for 7 people and i was tied to two barbecues and missed out on a…

Sometimes, just sometimes i swear i must be pregnant. And no, it’s not because of the smuggled wok shape under my shirt but because of the intense cravings i get. I can sit there and imagine a taste and the taste buds seem to swell with anticipation as my mouth fills with drool. As i…

Above is the McDonald’s bacon double cheeseburger for £1.99 available at all outlets. It doesn’t look much like it’s image on the display as you order it and if you go into McDonald’s you can watch as some surly student pulls each of the elements of your burger out of little plastic trays and unceremoniously…

Flameboss In the bbq world we as amateur cooks are always looking at different bbqs, gadgets and kit. We experiment with different rubs, different fuels and we are varied with what we try. There is something primal about bbq which makes us feel great because we’re cooking food for our families using fire. It’s masculine…

Thanks for joining me! I’ve deliberated over whether to do a blog for a while, Will anyone read it? Is anyone interested? Am i bringing anything new to the game?   Well, there’s only one way to find out.  This could just be a self indulgent garble or it could raise a smile in the…