As I prepare to do author talks for my forthcoming book, Black Smoke, I recently asked my social media followers to come up with food-related “hype names” for me. I asked them to channel a ring announcer’s vibe. Here’s the list, including the good and the terrible: Adam of Ribs Ayatollah of Pork and Smokah […]
That Time I (Virtually) Cooked with Colorado Governor Jared Polis
Check out my virtual cooking demonstration with Colorado Governor Jared Polis — complete with southern-style greens, smoked turkey and my take on a Thanksgiving sandwich!
The Surprising Origin of Fried Chicken 🍗 [BBC Travel]
Check out the article that I wrote about fried chicken for BBC Travel. Its origins may surprise you!
Catch the replay of my AJC Book Festival Virtual Appearance
If you missed the discussion of The President’s Kitchen Cabinet and Black Smoke, here’s how you may access the replay here. Here are some tips about Crowdcast from our help page to help you, and anyone you share the link with, to familiarize yourself with the platform. Short version, Register for an Event, and Join! […]



