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Off the Porch

Then we get up and go. Good happening right now in Lake Alfred, Winter Haven, Auburndale, and every town like them. Read it, then go be part of it.

  • Smoke, Meat, and Meaning: An Afternoon at The Shed Market

    Abilene, Texas · The Shed Market · BBQ & Community There are some places that serve barbecue, and then there are places that remind you why barbecue matters…

  • The Most Unique Gift I’ve Ever Received!

    A handcrafted cigar box banjo sitting on a wooden stand, a colorful serape blanket draped nearby, and a sign on the wall that reads: Pray Hard… Work Hard……

  • Smoke: The Memories

    Smoke-N-Focus Media didn’t start with a business plan. It started around a smoker with great friends, great food, and even better conversation. Greg Bicknell reflects on the nostalgia…

  • ThanQ Bites

    Hand-rolled smoked pulled pork, coated in cornbread and panko, fried crispy with a gooey cheese center. Greg Bicknell shares the recipe behind ThanQ Bites — his signature BBQ…

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