MrFlavorsmith

10/13/2026

🔥 EGGTOBERFEST 2026 — WHAT AN INCREDIBLE EXPERIENCE! 🥚🔥

I traveled all the way from Southern California to Gwinnett Field in Georgia, for the 2026 Big Green Egg EGGtoberfest, and let me tell you, it was worth every mile!

Hundreds of Big Green Eggs, incredible barbecue, thousands of BBQ enthusiasts, and one of the most passionate communities I’ve ever experienced!

I had the opportunity to represent VGASS (Vertical Grill Accessory Storage System) alongside my VGrillers Podcast co-host, George, founder and CEO of VGASS, and his lovely wife, Nan. We had an amazing time working the booth, meeting people, talking barbecue, and introducing backyard cooking enthusiasts to VGASS.

But what really made this event special was the PEOPLE!

The Big Green Egg community is truly something else. These Eggheads are DIEHARD! Their passion for live-fire cooking, their craft, and the friendships they’ve built around barbecue is absolutely contagious.

A special shoutout to my buddy Craig “CMAC” McPherson!

Craig was the guy who told me I absolutely HAD to experience EGGtoberfest. After hearing him talk about it during his first appearance on the VGrillers Podcast, I knew I needed to make it happen.

Well, Craig, YOU WERE 100% RIGHT! 👊

Getting to connect with him in person was awesome, and having him return as our very first repeat guest for Episode 11 of the VGrillers Podcast was the perfect way to recap this unforgettable experience!

🎙️ EPISODE 11 — OUR EGGTOBERFEST RECAP IS HERE!

George, Craig, and I discuss:

🔥 Our first EGGtoberfest experience and the incredible turnout.

🥩 Hundreds of Big Green Eggs and amazing cooking teams.

🍖 Craig’s Team Green experience, including smoking 12 pork butts overnight!

💚 The friendships and passion behind the Egghead community.

🛠️ The overwhelming response to VGASS.

😂 Plenty of laughs, stories, and great barbecue conversations!

I’m already looking forward to EGGtoberfest 2027!

A huge thank-you to George and Nan for their wonderful hospitality, Craig for encouraging me to attend, and the entire Big Green Egg community for making me feel so welcome!

🎧 Catch Episode 11 of the VGrillers Podcast on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts!

👇 Were you at EGGtoberfest 2026? What’s your favorite Egg Fest? I’d love to hear about your experience!

Until next time, keep those fires burning, keep stacking those flavors, and as always…

🔥 LIVE A LIFE OF FLAVOR! 😎🥩♨️👍

— MrFlavorsmith

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10/11/2026

🎙️🔥 It’s another flavor-packed Sunday with the VGrillers Podcast!

Getting everything set up in the backyard studio this morning, and hopefully the skies stay clear so we don’t have a repeat of yesterday’s crazy weather! 🌧️🌪️

It’s been one wild, rainy weekend here in Southern California, with intense winds, heavy rain, and even reports of tornado sightings down in San Diego! Hopefully Mother Nature decides to cooperate today because we’ve got a BIG day of podcast production ahead of us! ☀️🎬

After a full day of filming and video production yesterday for MrFlavorsmith, today we’re switching gears and going BACK-TO-BACK with Episodes 11 and 12 of the VGrillers Podcast! 🎤🔥

Our host, **George **, and yours truly, MrFlavorsmith, your co-host, will be sitting down with TWO incredible personalities from the barbecue world!

We’ve got a very well-known name in the BBQ industry joining us for one episode, and another fantastic personality and friend of the show joining us for the other! Both bring incredible experience, knowledge, stories, and, of course, a whole lot of passion for everything barbecue! 🍖🔥

🎧 Stay tuned this coming week because we’ve got TWO amazing, flavor-packed episodes coming your way! You definitely won’t want to miss these conversations!

🙏 On a personal note…

One of the greatest blessings of being part of this barbecue community is the people I’ve had the opportunity to meet, work alongside, and learn from. There are some truly incredible individuals in this industry, and I feel genuinely honored to share conversations, experiences, and friendships with so many of them.

What started as a passion for backyard cooking has opened doors to relationships and opportunities I never could have imagined. Being able to call some of these amazing people not just colleagues, but genuine friends, is something I will never take for granted.

🎙️🔥 LOVE GREAT BARBECUE CONVERSATIONS?

If you’re passionate about barbecue and enjoy hearing incredible stories, learning new techniques, picking up tips and tricks, and getting to know some of the most amazing personalities in the BBQ world, we’d love to have you join us!

From backyard barbecue enthusiasts to some of the biggest names in the industry, the VGrillers Podcast brings you authentic conversations, behind-the-scenes stories, plenty of laughs, and a shared passion for everything barbecue!

🎧 Be sure to FOLLOW and SUBSCRIBE to the VGrillers Podcast on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts!

We’ve got some incredible guests, exciting conversations, and plenty of flavor coming your way, and we’re just getting started!

Now, let’s hope the weather holds out, the microphones cooperate, and we can get these two incredible episodes in the books! 🎙️🔥😎

As always, Live a Life of Flavor! 🔥

10/11/2026

❤️🔥 I sure hope my little barbecue buddy never grows out of this stage in his life! 🔥❤️

Every single time I’m cooking something in the kitchen, here comes Mini Flavorsmith dragging his step stool over so he can get right up to Daddy’s level. He’s gotta SEE everything, SMELL everything, ASK about everything, and, of course, be part of the cook!

And the backyard? Oh, it’s no different! 😂

Whether I’m firing up a grill, setting up equipment, or getting ready to produce another video for MrFlavorsmith, you can bet my little barbecue buddy is right there beside me, checking out what Daddy Barbecue is cooking up next!

And let me tell you something… this kid is one heck of a production assistant! 🎬🔥

The moment those cameras start rolling, he knows the drill! He gets quiet, watches everything, and patiently waits until Daddy says, “Okay, buddy, you can talk now!”

And BOY, does he have some things to say! 😂❤️

I absolutely LOVE having him by my side. These are the moments I hope never end, and the memories I’ll cherish forever.

🥩🔥 TODAY’S PRODUCTION: BIG HORN OUTDOORS!

Today, Mini Flavorsmith and I teamed up to produce another video featuring some fantastic backyard cooking equipment from Big Horn Outdoors!

This company continues to impress me with its wide range of thoughtfully designed, well-built outdoor cooking products at price points that are pretty darn hard to beat!

Their philosophy seems pretty straightforward: Give backyard cooking enthusiasts the equipment they need to get the job done, make it convenient to use, and keep it affordable!

And they’ve knocked it out of the park yet again! 💪🔥

For today’s cook, we fired up their 1,500°F infrared sear station, paired with their incredibly convenient mobile grill cart, complete with storage for a standard 20-pound propane tank.

This is actually the SECOND infrared sear station I’ve used from BIG HORN OUTDOORS, and I’ve really enjoyed what these units bring to the backyard!

🔥 LET’S TALK ABOUT BACKYARD MOBILITY!

One thing that’s incredibly important to me is having the freedom to move my cooking equipment around.

I don’t have a permanent, built-in outdoor kitchen, and quite frankly, I enjoy the flexibility!

My cooking area might stay relatively consistent, but the cookers? Those are ALWAYS changing!

Some days I want my equipment positioned right outside the sliding glass doors leading into the kitchen. Other days, I want to move everything closer to where the family is hanging out.

That’s one of the things I really appreciate about this grill cart and sear station combination!

Mobility, convenience, versatility, and performance! All without being locked into one permanent cooking configuration.

And BIG HORN OUTDOORS delivered yet again! 👊

🥩 AS FOR THOSE STEAKS…

Let’s just say that 1,500°F infrared heat did exactly what I wanted it to do! Beautiful searing, incredible color, and some absolutely delicious steaks!

The video is officially in the can, and I can’t wait to share it with everyone!

🍕🔥 AND WE’RE NOT DONE YET!

Next up, I’ll be putting that same mobile grill cart to work with BIG HORN OUTDOORS’ 12-inch pizza oven and gas burner attachment!

That’s right… PIZZA NIGHT is coming soon, and you better believe Mini Flavorsmith will be right there helping Daddy every step of the way! 🍕❤️

At the end of the day, I love creating content, testing equipment, cooking incredible food, and sharing my passion for backyard barbecue.

But getting to experience all of that through the eyes of my little boy?

That’s the kind of flavor you just can’t put a price on. ❤️

Here’s to good food, great equipment, family memories, and raising the next generation of backyard cooking enthusiasts!

🔥 LIVE A LIFE OF FLAVOR! 😎🥩♨️👍

10/09/2026

🔥🥩 When MrsFlavorsmith Calls for BBQ… You Better Deliver! 🥩🔥

Well, MrsFlavorsmith informed me that her coworkers had been requesting some of MrFlavorsmith’s tasty backyard BBQ for their company potluck! 😎🍖

The request? TRI-TIP! 🥩🔥

And you know me… when it comes to feeding a crowd, we’re not cutting corners! We’re bringing the FLAVOR! 💪

But this time, I had a special little assistant joining me in the backyard… my four-year-old son, affectionately known as Mini Flavorsmith! 👨‍🍳❤️

And as you’ll see, he takes his role as my official backyard BBQ aroma inspector VERY seriously! 😂👍

Now, as with just about everything I cook, I approached these tri-tips using a technique I call FLAVOR STACKING!

The concept is simple: build layers of complementary flavors throughout the entire cooking process, starting on the inside and working your way out. Each step contributes something different to the final flavor profile.

🍋 FLAVOR STACKING — STEP 1: FLAVOR FROM THE INSIDE OUT!

I started by injecting the tri-tips throughout with freshly squeezed lime juice!

That citrus injection establishes our first layer of flavor, introducing a bright, tangy element inside the meat rather than relying entirely on surface seasoning.

🌶️ STEP 2: BUILD THE SEASONING LAYER!

I recently received three new rubs from RogueCookers.com — All-Purpose, Texas Brisket, and Doug’s Dust.

After giving them all a good smell test, I went with the Rogue Rubs Texas Brisket Rub!

Something about that savory aroma told me it would pair beautifully with the citrus from the lime injection.

But before committing, I needed a second opinion!

Enter Mini Flavorsmith! 👨‍🍳🥰

My little backyard BBQ partner gave the rub a good sniff, flashed me an enthusiastic THUMBS UP! 👍😎

That’s all the confirmation I needed!

A generous coating across the tri-tips established our second layer of flavor!

🔥 STEP 3: BRING ON THE SMOKE!

For our third layer of Flavor Stacking, we’re introducing that beautiful smoky flavor from burning lump charcoal!

I fired up my trusty Weber 22-inch kettle, setting it up for an indirect cook using Cowboy brand lump charcoal.

And Mini Flavorsmith was right there with me, eagerly helping throughout the backyard cooking process! ❤️

These are the moments I absolutely love — sharing my passion for backyard cooking with my little guy, watching his curiosity grow, and making memories around the grill! 👨‍👦🔥

This cook also gave me the opportunity to put several new pieces of equipment to work!

✅ Mallory Cookware Cast Iron Grill Grates — A fantastic cooking surface!

✅ Mallory Cookware Fire Wall System — Perfect for containing a generous load of lump charcoal while establishing an indirect cooking zone.

✅ AirChef BBQ Torch — This thing is an absolute BLAST! 🔥💥 A handheld flamethrower capable of producing temperatures exceeding 3,000°F! Lighting charcoal has never been so much fun!

✅ ThermoWorks RFX Wireless Temperature Probes — My first real opportunity to put this new system through its paces!

And let me tell you…

I WAS IMPRESSED! 🎯

With two wireless RFX probes monitoring the internal temperatures of the tri-tips and a wired ambient probe connected to my ThermoWorks Gateway monitoring the kettle’s cooking chamber, I could follow everything through the ThermoWorks app on my smartphone via my home Wi-Fi network.

📡 NOT ONE SINGLE CONNECTION DROP!

Seriously! The most stable wireless temperature probe system I’ve personally used to date!

And here’s where things got interesting…

Towards the end of the cook, I decided to hit those tri-tips with the AirChef torch for a little extra char — with the wireless probes still inserted! 🔥

They handled it beautifully!

I also gave each tri-tip a quick reverse sear directly over the hot lump charcoal, roughly a minute per side, making a couple of passes to develop that beautiful exterior crust.

Once they reached my desired internal temperature of approximately 137–142°F, I wrapped them in foil and refrigerated them overnight.

🥩 STEP 4: THE FINAL FLAVOR STACK — A SAVORY CITRUS BATH! 🍋🧈

The next morning, it was time to bring everything together!

I sliced those beautiful tri-tips nice and THIN and loaded them into the crockpot!

We already have the citrus injection, the savory seasoning, and the smoky charcoal flavor.

Now we’re bringing all those flavors together with a rich, buttery, savory citrus bath!

Here’s what went into the mixture:

🍖 Beef bouillon

🧄 Garlic powder

🌶️ More Rogue Rubs Texas Brisket Rub

🍋 A little Kinder’s Tequila Lime Rub

🧈 Approximately 4 tablespoons of real butter

💧 Roughly 4 cups of water

I heated that mixture to just below boiling, poured it over the thinly sliced tri-tip, and finished everything with the freshly squeezed juice of two large limes! 🍋🍋

And then came one of my FAVORITE moments of this entire cook! ❤️

THE MINI FLAVORSMITH SEAL OF APPROVAL! 👨‍🍳👍

As I finished preparing the crockpot, Mini Flavorsmith came over to investigate what Daddy had been cooking.

He leaned in, closed his eyes, and took one of those BIG, DEEP breaths through his nose, trying to capture every last bit of that incredible aroma! 🤤

Then he opened his eyes WIDE, raised those little eyebrows as high as they could go, tilted his head slightly downward while looking up at me, and with the most genuine expression of amazement said…

“THAT SMELLS AMAZING!” 🥹❤️🔥

I’m telling you, folks… you can’t manufacture moments like that!

No fancy restaurant review, no five-star rating, no professional food critic could have made me smile more than hearing those three words from my little boy!

THAT RIGHT THERE IS WHAT IT’S ALL ABOUT! 👨‍👦❤️

And apparently, Mini Flavorsmith knows what he’s talking about! 😂

Because this entire cook was built around my philosophy of FLAVOR STACKING!

🍋 Layer 1: Fresh lime injection — citrus flavor from the inside out!

🌶️ Layer 2: Rogue Rubs Texas Brisket Rub — building that savory seasoning profile!

🔥 Layer 3: Cowboy lump charcoal — introducing that unmistakable backyard BBQ smokiness!

🧈 Layer 4: The buttery, savory citrus bath — bringing all those flavors together!

FOUR DISTINCT LAYERS OF FLAVOR! 💪🔥

Loaded everything up, and off to work it went with my beautiful wife, MrsFlavorsmith! ❤️

🏆 AND THE VERDICT?

Later that afternoon, I received a message from MrsFlavorsmith…

IT WAS A HUGE HIT!!! 🎉🔥🥩

Apparently, everyone went absolutely NUTS over the flavor and how delicious everything turned out!

And the ultimate compliment?

NOT A SINGLE LEFTOVER COMING HOME! 😂🙌

Now THAT’S what I call a successful BBQ potluck!

Between trying out the new ThermoWorks RFX system, putting the Malory equipment to work, having way too much fun with that AirChef torch, discovering how beautifully Rogue Cookers Texas Brisket Rub pairs with citrus, and having Mini Flavorsmith right there alongside me…

I’d call this cook a TOTAL SUCCESS! 💯🔥

But more importantly, this cook reinforces something I’ve believed for a long time.

Great BBQ isn’t just about what you put ON your meat. It’s about how you build flavor THROUGHOUT the entire cooking process!

That’s the philosophy behind my approach to FLAVOR STACKING, and it’s something I incorporate into just about everything I cook.

Every layer should have a purpose. Every ingredient should complement the next. And when you bring them all together, that’s when the magic happens! 🤤

But you know what makes it even better?

Having my four-year-old son right there beside me, learning, exploring, smelling, helping, and developing his own appreciation for great food!

Because at the end of the day, we’re not just cooking BBQ…

WE’RE MAKING MEMORIES, ONE FLAVOR AT A TIME! ❤️🔥👨‍👦

And judging by Mini Flavorsmith’s reaction AND MrsFlavorsmith’s coworkers…

I think we accomplished exactly that! 😎🥩

🔥LIVE A LIFE OF FLAVOR!😎🥩♨️👍

— MrFlavorsmith

10/08/2026

When it’s late at night, you are making Tri Tips for your Wife’s Company Pot Luck and running out of time….
Sometimes you just need a Flamethrower 🔥
-Live a Life of Flavor! 😎🥩♨️😘

10/07/2026

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It’s a great alternative to the traditional YouTube experience when you want to kick back and watch programming specifically built around the outdoor lifestyle.

And yep… MrFlavorsmith is there! 🔥🥩

From backyard BBQ and grilling to live-fire and adventure cooking, you can catch MrFlavorsmith and Live a Life of Flavor right alongside other outdoor creators and adventurers.

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I love being part of a platform that is hyper-focused on the outdoor community and gives creators in this space another place to share what we do. I’m excited to continue growing alongside GEN7 Outdoors and to bring more Backyard & Adventure Cooking to the network.

So next time you’re scrolling through the apps looking for something to watch…

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🥩 Find MrFlavorsmith.
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🤘 And Live a Life of Flavor!

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10/05/2026

🔥🥚 Well… that’s a wrap on the 2026 EGGtoberfest! 🥚🔥

What an experience.

After being away from events like this for a few years, it felt REALLY GOOD to be back—meeting people face-to-face, talking barbecue, demonstrating products, and being surrounded by people who genuinely love outdoor cooking. 🔥🙌

This year I had the opportunity to attend Big Green Egg 2026 EGGtoberfest at Gwinnett Field in Lawrenceville, Georgia, representing VGASS and, of course, being there as MrFlavorsmith.

And what a weekend it was! 💪🔥

We spent the event demonstrating the VGASS Vertical Grill Accessory Storage System and showing Eggers just how much of a difference it can make when it comes to organizing all those Big Green Egg accessories.

Because if you’re an Egger, you already know… 😂

Grates. Racks. Stones. convEGGtors. Tools. Accessories on top of accessories on top of MORE accessories. 🥚😂

Seeing people experience VGASS in person, watching that lightbulb go off when they realized just how much it could organize and store, and seeing how many units we actually sold over the weekend was incredibly rewarding. 🙌

But for me, this weekend was about more than just business.

Trade shows, events, traveling, meeting customers, demonstrating products, and being part of these communities used to be a huge part of my life. I stepped away from that world for a few years.

Man… it felt GOOD to be back. 🔥

And I couldn’t have picked a better community to come back to.

The Big Green Egg community is truly something special. 🥚💚 Friendly, passionate, welcoming people who love cooking, sharing food, talking barbecue, learning from each other, and just having a great time.

I’m genuinely happy to be a part of it, and I’m already looking forward to the next Egg event! 🔥🍖

And to all of the MrFlavorsmith followers who stopped by the booth to shake my hand, say hello, talk barbecue, or tell me you watch the channel…

THANK YOU. 🙏🔥

That meant more to me than you probably realize. Getting to meet some of the actual people on the other side of that camera was one of the highlights of the entire weekend.

🎙️ Want to hear the whole story?

Keep your eyes—and ears—open for an upcoming episode of the VGrillers Podcast, where George and I will sit down and go into detail about the complete EGGtoberfest experience, what we saw, the response to VGASS, the people we met, and everything that happened throughout the event.

🎧 You’ll be able to find the VGrillers Podcast on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify.

Now I’m boarding my plane ✈️ to head back to Southern California.
Until the next cook, the next event, and the next adventure…

🔥 LIVE A LIFE OF FLAVOR! 😎🥩♨️👍

— MrFlavorsmith

09/25/2026

I’m super excited to announce that I’ve partnered with ThermoWorks for my primary temperature-measuring equipment!

Since starting this barbecue adventure a little over two and a half years ago, ThermoWorks has been a company I’ve wanted to work with. They’re a gold standard in the cooking space—whether you’re smoking a brisket low and slow for 12 hours and need dead-accurate temperatures for peace of mind, or searing up some premium Wagyu steaks. 🔥🥩

I’m kicking things off with their RFX Wireless Thermometer System and Smart Gateway. The RFX probe can communicate with the Gateway from up to 1,500 feet away, while the Gateway connects through Wi-Fi so I can keep an eye on my cook remotely through the ThermoWorks app. And you know me—I’m going to love digging into all the data and analytics from my cooks. 📲🌡️

I could not be more excited to put this gear to the test with some cooks this weekend!

I’m truly honored to have the opportunity to work with amazing companies like ThermoWorks. It really is a dream come true. 🙏

🔥Live a Life of Flavor!😎🥩♨️👍
— MrFlavorsmith

09/24/2026

🔥 I can finally share the news: MrFlavorsmith has partnered with All Things Barbecue!

I’m excited to work with a company that’s so well known in the barbecue community—and with great people behind it.

Whether you’re looking for a premium grill, pellet or offset smoker, or live-fire setup, All Things Barbecue has an incredible selection. They also carry the sauces, rubs, prep tools, utensils, and storage gear that make a cook come together. 🍖🧂🔥

I’ve got some videos planned, and I can’t wait to put these products to the test and share the results with you. I’m truly honored to work with great companies like All Things Barbecue.

Live a Life of Flavor!
— MrFlavorsmith

09/24/2026

The time is almost here for this awesome BBQ Festival…. I’m so EGGcited to attend!

Stop by the VGASS booth and say hello, I will personally walk you through all the truly awesome features of the VGASS unit!
🔥Live a Life of Flavor! 😎🥩♨️👍

Come on out to EGGtoberfest, Big Green Egg premier event of the year!!! VGASS will be there, and helping out in our booth will be MrFlavorsmith . We’re looking forward to hanging out with some top tier Eggheads like Captain Ron Cooks, Cmac Cooks, bigpaulonthegrill, and Jay from Johnson BBQ Provisions. There will be 200+ cook teams. It’s gonna be a blast!!!