Where does the word “barbecue” come from?

I have no idea what name the cavemen gave to roasting food in fire. Perhaps

Saint Laurentius

Patron saint of all who serve barbecue is Laurentius of Rome (225-258). He was the

How old is the concept of barbecue?

Admittedly, a blog about barbecue is not the appropriate place to go old hat, but

What is a T-bone steak?

A T-bone consists of a (large) piece of loin steak (sirloin) and a (small) piece

Do I prefer to choose charcoal or briquettes?

The choice of gas or coal is a personal consideration. The answer to whether charcoal

Which is better: gas or charcoal?

For hundreds of thousands of years, wood (and later in some regions peat) has been

Which barbecue is best to choose?

That question cannot be answered one, two, three. The answer depends on several factors. I

What types of barbecues are there?

Primarily, barbecues are divided by function: what do you want to do with them? Modern

What do we mean by barbecue?

Opinions vary widely on this. The word barbecue can mean anything, even within the English

Key to a successful BBQ begins with good preparation!