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I had my first restaurant job at 12 years old and was hooked on the joy of cooking for people since then.

I was classically trained and completed my apprenticeship in New York City, cooking at a bistro in Greenwich Village, the James Beard House and catering parties on the upper East and West Sides.

The Smokealicious BBQ team was created to provide a BBQ outlet for my friends and I. Having always wanted to compete at BBQ contest, I figured it would have to wait until I retired and had time. But then FoodTV ran all those shows during summer and I had to enter a contest. Lucky for me there was one coming up in my home town and so I got some advice, rallied friends and family...and entered. We came in 5th in Brisket, got a ribbon and came in 8th overall and were but by the Competition BBQ bug.

The team has a regular set of friends the show up to every competition to cook and take a shot at getting a trophy. Plus, we always invite some extra friends, especially when we travel out of town, to cook with us and learn/teach a bit. Makes the whole thing fun and ensures that the 70 pounds of meat we cook is eaten and not carried home.

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March 13, 2010 from 10am to 1pm
I will be teaching a Beer and BBQ Pairing Class with Ryan Chester the owner of the Rub Company at Inland Empire Brewing Company in Riverside. RIGHT THERE AT THE BREWERY This class is all about low and slow BBQ. The menu is insane and includes Arm…
February 17
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March 13, 2010 from 10am to 1pm
I will be teaching a Beer and BBQ Pairing Class with Ryan Chester the owner of the Rub Company at Inland Empire Brewinng Company in Riverside. RIGHT THERE AT THE BREWERY saturday March 13th. This class is all about low and slow BBQ and will featur…
February 17
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April 9, 2010 at 6pm to April 10, 2010 at 7pm
IBCA Texas Style Golden State Championship - Hesperia
December 20, 2009
March 12, 2010 at 6pm to March 13, 2010 at 7pm
13 March 95% done deal Large Cook Off in San Bernardino Co This is just informational for organizers/promoters
December 20, 2009
A blog post by Smoke-A-Licious BBQ was featured
Give yourself a free Christmas present!!! I have teamed up with the good folks from The Rub Co to offer the best hands-on private BBQ & Cooking class customized for you and your guests. The class is free for you and one guest when you host a 2-3 hou…
December 18, 2009
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Give yourself a free Christmas present!!! I have teamed up with the good folks from The Rub Co to offer the best hands-on private BBQ & Cooking class customized for you and your guest. The class if free for you and your partner when you host a 2-3 h…
December 17, 2009
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March 7, 2010 from 10:30am to 12pm
This class celebrates the American Art of Low and Slow BBQ and features instructions from San Diego's own award winning BBQ Pitmaster, Dave Vindiola, from Smokealicious BBQ. Chef Dave will provide instruction on selecting, preparing, cooking and ser…
December 13, 2009
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Hi all Even in the damp cold of winter I'm still thinking about BBQ and working on my menus for the two new classes I will be teaching at the cooking school in Pacific Beach. One is all about Brisket and Pork (plus a few great side dishes and tri-ti…
December 13, 2009
Smoke-A-Licious BBQ added a blog post
Hi all Even in the damp cold of winter I'm still thinking about BBQ and working on my menus for the two new classes I will be teaching at the cooking school in Pacific Beach. One is all about Brisket and Pork (plus a few great side dishes and tri-ti…
December 13, 2009
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8 QTs cold water 1 1/2 C Kosher Salt 1T Dry Thyme 2 T Dry Rosemary 1 T Garlic Powder 1 T ground sage (or substitute ground cardamom or poultry spice) 1 Large pot that fits your turkey Makes enough for a 10 to 14lb turkey Defrost, clean and handle…
November 24, 2009
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6 Chicken Thighs 2/3 Cups Pesto 2 Cups Breadcrumbs Mozzarella Cheese (at least 12 slices) 2 medium roma tomatoes sliced Rub the chicken thighs with 1 T of the pesto, ensuring you stuff some under the skin. Roll each pesto covered piece in the bread…
November 10, 2009
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BBQ and Beer Cooking Class in Riverside

Smokealicious Does it Again!

I'll be teaching a BBQ 'n Beer class and tasting with Ryan Chester from The Rub Company in Riverside at the Inland Empire Brewing Co. Saturday, March 13th. The class is from 10:00-1:00 and we will be serving some tasty appetizers after the class until about 3 in the tasting room. These classes are a great time especially if you like quality handcrafted beer and BBQ!

Posted on January 17, 2010 at 2:14pm —

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Chili Lime Marinated Tri Tip Steaks with Cuban Black Beans and Coconut Rice

My wife and I made this for dinner last nice. She is usually in charge of the rice cooker having been taught by our good friend Doug (and the one who gave us the Japanese rice cooker) how to properly measure the liquid, which rice you rinse and which you don't, how to use smell to tell how far along the rice is etc. Me, I got to marinate the meat and make the beans. The beans were a hit (as was the rice) so I thought I would share them with you.

1 Can black beans (don't rinse them)
1 medium Bel… Continue

Posted on January 17, 2010 at 1:30pm —

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A Gift for yourself - Free BBQ Classes

Give yourself a free Christmas present!!! I have teamed up with the good folks from The Rub Co to offer the best hands-on private BBQ & Cooking class customized for you and your guests. The class is free for you and one guest when you host a 2-3 hour class at your home. Not only do you learn new dishes you also end up with an awesome dinner party or lunch. We offer BBQ classes and non-BBQ (Don't forget I am a classically trained chef so as much as you like my BBQ I can teach you other dishes… Continue

Posted on December 17, 2009 at 9:00pm —

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Hi all Even in the damp cold of winter I'm still thinking about BBQ and working on my menus for the …

Hi all

Even in the damp cold of winter I'm still thinking about BBQ and working on my menus for the two new classes I will be teaching at the cooking school in Pacific Beach. One is all about Brisket and Pork (plus a few great side dishes and tri-tip too) its on a Sunday afternoon and a perfect holiday gift for the cook on your gift list. There other is a sure hit for
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Posted on December 13, 2009 at 11:17pm —

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Seafood Stuffed Grilled Pork Chops with Wilted Lettuce and THE RUB CO LEMON HERB garlic white wine sauce

Ok, I'll have to get the recipe written up for this, But lets just say the classic combo of rosemary and lemon from the spice rub went very well with the crusted pork chops stuffed with crab and shrimp.

Posted on August 22, 2009 at 8:57pm —

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