at the beginning of what promises to be a long, cold winter, i smiled as i thought back to the warm summer days of not so long ago, and the memory of my son in law, carman smith, (also affectionately renamed the rev bbq by me), as he won the local rib grill-off.

        he was humbled and elated when he took the title and what better prize than a new grill?  while he mans the grill, he’s always ready with a few kind words and some homespun advice.  as carman says, ‘it’s the rub, not the sauce,‘ and i have to believe him.  i’d say it’s an all around winning combo, and obviously others agree with me. as a mother in law, i’m ready and willing to taste it all, as he masters his grill art and keeps dispensing his words.  next up – brisket! bring it rev bbq.