Steven Raichlen preaches the worldwide wonders of barbecuing
Speaking at the 2008 Miami Book Fair International, barbecue 'evangelist' and award-winning cookbook author Steven Raichlen offered a spirited account of the genesis of barbecuing around the world, beginning with the first written form of the word found in A Natural History of the West Indies by Gonzalo Fernando Oviedo y Valdes, published in 1526--'barbacoa.' Raichlen then 'followed the fire' back through the Medieval Ages and ancient history, to early man over 500,000 Years years ago. Raichlen detailed the differences in barbecue fires, the cultural influences of barbecue seasonings, and the wide variety of barbecue meats around the world. Describing his 4-year travels to 25 countries around the world to research his cookbook classic Barbecue! Bible (Workman Publishing Company; May, 2008), now in its 10th edition, Raichlen wrapped his presentation with a discussion of alternative barbecue solutions, such as barbecueing salmon in a stovetop smoker.
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Steven Raichlen preaches the worldwide wonders of barbecuing
