About “The Blazing BBQ”

In brief, I love to BBQ… although I personally call it a Braai (pronounced “br-eye”). But that’s just because I’m from South Africa originally and so that’s what I grew up with. I also feel that a South African Braai is slightly different from an American, British, Australian, or other place Barbecue. One of the big things being the greater emphasis on a braai being a social event (especially for the men gathered around), but also the huge amount of MEAT… the 100% kind… you tend to find on a braai.

Although I have owned both gas and charcoal before, I tend to head for the charcoal mainly for the “lighting a fire” experience. However, I really appreciate the gas for a ‘quick starting’, ‘getting things going fast’ type of BBQ. One thing I really, really don’t like… disposable bbq’s! Don’t get me started.

I love to experiment when I BBQ as well. I like experimenting with different meats, different sauces and marinades, different vegetables done in different ways… all sorts of things. A BBQ is an exciting adventure for both me and my visitors… Some of my friend’s have once remarked “Don’t turn down a Shaun-type braai”. It’s always fun… and of course, I love the BBQ taste. WOW! I chuck almost anything I can find on the grill, just to see how it’ll come out. Mainly though… it’s all about the MEAT. Yum!

So… I’ll share these things on this site over time.

Spend plenty of time on the site, chat in the forums… enjoy.