Join us for a summer culinary celebration with the talented Chef Craig Baxter! Chef Baxter shares his wealth of knowledge on navigating fluctuating meat prices and dishes out insights from his global cooking adventures. Learn how to elevate your summer barbecues with creative dishes and techniques, leveraging accessible ingredients from places like Costco. Reflecting on listener feedback, we dive into the enthusiasm surrounding outdoor cooking and capture the remarkable energy from our audience and the team at Outdoor Journal Radio.

Embark on a journey through our personal culinary traditions, contrasting a predominantly vegetarian Scottish upbringing with the vibrant, fresh, and traditional Italian heritage of my co-host. We reminisce about our fathers' unique cooking styles and discuss how barbecue techniques have evolved with modern technology. Food and drink shape our social experiences, from the boisterous atmosphere of Scottish football matches to the food-centric gatherings at Toronto FC games, creating cherished family traditions.

Get ready for mouth-watering stories from our barbecue escapades, including a recently filmed YouTube episode featuring venison burgers and a salmon dish with risotto. We recount an adventurous fishing trip in Newcastle Harbor with my son Ewan, touching on the importance of introducing young anglers to the sport and ensuring the safety of consuming fish from Lake Ontario. Listen as we reveal the secrets behind maintaining a positive team dynamic in a professional kitchen, managing negative feedback, and the sheer joy of summer cooking. Don't miss this episode brimming with engaging stories, expert advice, and practical tips for your next barbecue!

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