BBQ Makes Everything Better
Yeah, we already know, some non-believers doubt that BBQ Makes Everything Better is the best book in the world…but it has proclaimed true at the Gourmand World Cookbook Awards. The annual award ceremony was held in France, so, it’s no surprise that the next obvious question is “What the hell do the French know about barbecue?”
Alas, let’s focus on the positive. A category for Best Barbecue Cookbook has been added to this annual evaluation of printed prose. Perhaps, it smacks of the desperation that plagues the world of printed books, as more and more content becomes available online and vendors seek new markets willing to purchase product. Or, perhaps it hints toward something entirely different.
Maybe, just maybe, the world is beginning to realize that traditional barbecue, cooking low and slow over wood or charcoal, is a unique art form — complete with its own vocabulary, traditions, and cultural norms. TLC’s BBQ Pitmaster series helped bring the world of competition barbecue to the mainstream media, reaching the masses. Maybe the creation of the Best Barbecue Cookbook in the World category acknowledges this art form and serves as a sign that the interest will continue to grow.
Now, with all that thinking out of the way, it’s time to send our congratulations to Jason Day and Aaron Chronister for their work on this tome…along with a heartfelt thank you.
