hello my name is James and i have been a professional chef for over twenty years and have been working in restaurants ever since I was conceived in one 44 years ago. im not joking about that either, my dad owned a bar and grill and my mom was a waitress he fell in love with and married...I was produced from that happy marriage in booth #9 so yes i guess you could say I was born into this business. i have cooked at some of the best known restaurants in America and have cooked for well known entertainers,celebrities and politicians during my career, however the greatest people I have had the pleasure of cooking for are my friends and family.. I also served as a mess management specialist in the U.S. Navy, while that wasn't the highlight of my cooking history I am proud of my service... anyway the subject at hand is grilling so let's talk about fire, smoke and good time's... feel free to post your comment's, pics or recipes on my page and join the party!!!