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  • 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 in the first place. The Shed Market in Abilene, Texas falls squarely into the second category. I was back in Abilene for something meaningful — to witness…

  • 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… Trust God. One of these instruments was donated to the Wounded Airmen and Guardians Golf Tournament. Here’s the story.

  • 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 that sparked a movement.

  • 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 creation.