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After the first run on the new jerky smoker last month, it was obvious that the original intent and design was not going to product the product that you and I expect. With some more cutting and weldin - I have added some fans, a heating element and a control panel with timer and temperature control. Initial tests show that the modifications are going to work out very well. A case of meat has been prepped and will be loaded on the smoker tonight. I confidently expect a worthy product to begin shipping this week. Thank you again for all of your patience during this transition period!

Sunday, June 24, was the last of the prelims of the Kingsford BBQ Pitmaster series, and now we know who the five finalists will be.

After three seasons of practice, BBQ Pitmasters, a reality cooking competition that is decidedly not Top Chef, has finally found the recipe.

I have had a lot of people coming through the store this month that got Mr Beer kits for Christmas and are looking for ideas and ingredients to step it up. Mr Beer is a pretty rudimentary kit that features a 2 gallon fermentor and includes a hopped malt extract, booster, dry brewing yeast and a no-rinse cleanser. This simple little kit has introduced countless people into the world of homebrewing, and many have even progressed into professional brewing.

You have never tasted anything like it, try it - we guarantee you'll love it! Not every manufacturer comes out ala Dominos Pizza and shouts to the world that they don't suck anymore. The way I see it, a product is never in a "final" stage. There is always room for improvement, just ask Coca Cola. Oh wait, that was a failure. Well, not every improvement gets a positive response either. So the Original Coke recipe made a come-back but new Coke products are constantly sent to market.