Steven Raichlen book signing in Austin TX

Trumanj · 08-06-2012, 10:08 AM

Thought some of you Austinites might be interested in this

http://www.thestoryoftexas.com/education/adults.html

"Man Food Fire: The Evolution of Barbecue" with Steven Raichlen
Tuesday, August 14, 7 p.m.
Texas Spirit Theater - Bob Bullock museum
FREE

Did barbecue beget civilization? How did humankind learn to grill? Join award-winning, bestselling author and PBS TV host, Steven Raichlen, for a provocative lecture on the history of barbecue, from the discovery of live fire cooking by Homo erectus nearly two million years ago to the invention of the charcoal briquette, charcoal and gas grills, and the modern barbecue restaurant.

Raichlen will autograph copies of his books Planet Barbecue, Barbecue Bible, and the new Best Ribs Ever, at a signing event immediately following the lecture.

Space is limited. RSVP by calling (512) 936-4649.

I already reserved my spot - see you there

yakdung · 08-06-2012, 02:56 PM

He's the grilling guy on PBS. I've watched the show a few times but it seems like he does a lot of grilling instead of BBQing.

Kaita · 08-06-2012, 09:33 PM

Great guy and outstanding teacher for the beginner. He guides the reader every step of the way assuming no prior knowledge and thus not skipping any steps in reference to his HOW TO GRILL and BARBECUE BIBLE.

Bob Wiley · 08-06-2012, 09:39 PM

I'll pass on Raichlen, but that "A Tribute To Antone's" looks killer!

FlashJim · 08-06-2012, 10:22 PM

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Originally Posted by yakdung

He's the grilling guy on PBS. I've watched the show a few times but it seems like he does a lot of grilling instead of BBQing.

Hence the name "Primal Grill".

I caught the steak show a couple of weeks ago and liked it. My wife thought he looked like a 70's porn guy. Bow-chicka-wow-wow ...

I might have to take a look at his books.

swamprb · 08-06-2012, 10:26 PM

I would have him sign mine to:

Seelawntroh!

Midnight Smoke · 08-06-2012, 11:50 PM

He does many of his shows about a hour from my home in the Tubac, Arizona area. Never seen him in person but catch him on the PBS. Kind of a Love/Hate type of show. One thing that burns me is when he fires up his brand new Big Green Egg he always refers to it as an old Kamado style BBQ. I think if he is using a BGE, he should plug just what it is.

landarc · 08-07-2012, 12:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Midnight Smoke

He does many of his shows about a hour from my home in the Tubac, Arizona area. Never seen him in person but catch him on the PBS. Kind of a Love/Hate type of show. One thing that burns me is when he fires up his brand new Big Green Egg he always refers to it as an old Kamado style BBQ. I think if he is using a BGE, he should plug just what it is.

He probably can't plug it. I would bet that Weber would have something to say. Also, if he is not getting paid to use the product, many shows will not let you use the name.

Midnight Smoke · 08-07-2012, 12:18 AM

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Originally Posted by landarc

He probably can't plug it. I would bet that Weber would have something to say. Also, if he is not getting paid to use the product, many shows will not let you use the name.

I thought about that but you can clearly see the Big Green Egg logo on the Dome... Seems Weber and BGE are coexisting so why not help each other and make mention of the Cookers being used. I guess you may be right and it is his choice not to mention them if he is not getting an endorsement fee, but I would venture to say he is. What are the companies getting out of it by just letting him use them for free?

javahog2002 · 08-07-2012, 12:27 AM

His show seems to be just about grilling. He seems a bit strange to me. There are many other food shows which I prefer over his. Something about his shows just rubs me the wrong way.

Trumpstylz · 08-07-2012, 03:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Midnight Smoke

What are the companies getting out of it by just letting him use them for free?

Weber advertises at the beginning and end of the show, so I'm guessing they also contribute $ to keep the show goin.

Plus, if you watch the show, sometimes you see them (and sometimes they're in the background)- ranch kettles. I've seen them in at least one of his shows.

Pappy · 08-07-2012, 06:00 AM

I have one of his books. I really don't care for it. Recipes seem to be a lttle over the top for me. I would go if he was having a 'Book refund'!

08-06-2012, 10:08 AM	#1
Trumanj Got Wood. Join Date: 02-01-12 Location: round rock, TX Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Steven Raichlen book signing in Austin TX Thought some of you Austinites might be interested in this http://www.thestoryoftexas.com/education/adults.html "Man Food Fire: The Evolution of Barbecue" with Steven Raichlen Tuesday, August 14, 7 p.m. Texas Spirit Theater - Bob Bullock museum FREE Did barbecue beget civilization? How did humankind learn to grill? Join award-winning, bestselling author and PBS TV host, Steven Raichlen, for a provocative lecture on the history of barbecue, from the discovery of live fire cooking by Homo erectus nearly two million years ago to the invention of the charcoal briquette, charcoal and gas grills, and the modern barbecue restaurant. Raichlen will autograph copies of his books Planet Barbecue, Barbecue Bible, and the new Best Ribs Ever, at a signing event immediately following the lecture. Space is limited. RSVP by calling (512) 936-4649. I already reserved my spot - see you there

08-06-2012, 10:26 PM	#6
swamprb somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 10-27-06 Location: Bothell WA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I would have him sign mine to: Seelawntroh! __________________ Brian - Left Hand Smoke BBQ PNWBA 2010 Team of the Year BGE's/WSM's/BWS Gater/BDS Clones/Weber Performer w EZ-Que/Cajun Bandit/Rib-O-Lator Test Pilot/La Caja China/BBQ Guru/Weber 1000 RK Drum Coffee Roaster Follow Left Hand Smoke on Facebook!http://www.facebook.com/pages/Left-H...462391?sk=wall KCBS CBJ/PNWBA CBJ www.pnwba.com

08-06-2012, 11:50 PM	#7
Midnight Smoke somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 01-24-08 Location: Southern Arizona Desert Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	He does many of his shows about a hour from my home in the Tubac, Arizona area. Never seen him in person but catch him on the PBS. Kind of a Love/Hate type of show. One thing that burns me is when he fires up his brand new Big Green Egg he always refers to it as an old Kamado style BBQ. I think if he is using a BGE, he should plug just what it is. __________________ ************************ * Terry ~ aka Pork Smoker * XL-BGE Hatched 06/20/2008 09:42 pm ** * Couple Weber Kettles, CharGriller, UDS * * Ultra Fast Red Thermapen * Projects Kamado Restoration Bandera Restoration

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javahog2002 Take a breath! Join Date: 10-02-09 Location: Longmont, CO Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	His show seems to be just about grilling. He seems a bit strange to me. There are many other food shows which I prefer over his. Something about his shows just rubs me the wrong way. __________________ Smokemaster OffsetSSP:'95 Blue '00 Maroon'69 22 Cado'90 Red MTWSM Mini'77 Red 18'73 WSJET-732

08-07-2012, 06:00 AM	#12
Pappy is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 05-09-11 Location: Granite City, Illinois (Near St. Louis "GO CARDS") Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I have one of his books. I really don't care for it. Recipes seem to be a lttle over the top for me. I would go if he was having a 'Book refund'! __________________ Performer, UDS, 1983 WSM, Frank-in-Weber, 120 Gallon Offset, IQ-110, ET-732

08-06-2012, 02:56 PM	#2
yakdung is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 04-12-10 Location: Houston, Texas Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	He's the grilling guy on PBS. I've watched the show a few times but it seems like he does a lot of grilling instead of BBQing.

08-06-2012, 09:33 PM	#3
Kaita Got Wood. Join Date: 06-24-12 Location: southern california Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Great guy and outstanding teacher for the beginner. He guides the reader every step of the way assuming no prior knowledge and thus not skipping any steps in reference to his HOW TO GRILL and BARBECUE BIBLE.

08-06-2012, 09:39 PM	#4
Bob Wiley Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 01-04-10 Location: Indianapolis, IN Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I'll pass on Raichlen, but that "A Tribute To Antone's" looks killer!