About SeattleCB

It’s been my pleasure and honor to write the Sizzle on the Grill newsletter for several years and I have enjoyed every minute! What sane person could complain about getting to grill nearly 365 days a year and write about it? Moreover I truly enjoy meeting you through your letters, emails and in person as I get a chance to taste great backyard grilling and barbecue around the country! Wherever I travel I try to find the local food and sample it. And to my mind the best way to experience local food is to dine with friendly folks and enjoy some good conversation with that meal.

About once a week or so I get a letter asking me about the nickname “CB.” More than one skeptic has suggested it’s a marketing gimmick to match up with the sponsor. The truth is I’ve had the moniker for more than 25 years as it was given to me by a group of room mates when we were just getting started in our business careers. None of the others knew very much about cooking and I knew just a bit more. After a few months it seemed the meal plans were my responsibility and all the guys started calling me “Chef Barry.” It stuck.

I am not a professionally trained chef, although I have worked in a variety of restaurants and cultivated an appreciation for fine cuisine as a head waiter and wine steward at both French and American restaurants. The bottom line is I’m just a guy who really enjoys cooking and serving food to his friends and family. When I write about recipes for grilling, smoking or Q’ing…it’s because these are recipes I prepare. Now I expect there are many folks who are better cooks than me…and certainly you may be one of them. I just try to share some of my experiences to (hopefully) encourage you to take on the challenges of grilling, or Q’ing or smoking food that pleases you and delights your friends and family. I cook what I enjoy eating and I’m always interested in expanding my understanding and appreciation of food!

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Location

Seattle