Mastering the Grill

Grilling is a science, and it’s only when you understand the science of grilling that you can transform it into an art. That’s what makes Mastering the Grill a standout on the cookbook shelf. From equipment (grill types and tools) to fire (wood, charcoal, or gas) to ingredients (meat, poultry, fish, and vegetables), the authors have shared their impressive grilling know-how to explain the whys and the hows and guarantee the wows clearly and comprehensively. In addition to hundreds of tips and techniques, this ultimate guide is packed with how-to illustrations and mouthwatering photographs plus 350 surefire recipes everything from rubs and marinades to appetizers, entrees, side dishes, and desserts. Mastering the Grill is a master class in cooking, destined to become a sauce-stained, well-thumbed classic. See more about Mastering the Grill, including a podcast, blog, photos, recipes, and an event schedule at http://www.masteringthegrill.com http://www.masteringthegrill.com About David Joachim: David Joachim has authored, edited or collaborated on more than 30 cookbooks. He holds a master’s degree in English language and literature from Binghamton University, where he taught writing classes for three years. He is the author of The Tailgater’s Cookbook, The Spaghetti Sauce Gourmet, and the IACP Award-winning reference book, The Food Substitutions Bible. He also wrote A Man, A Can, A Plan, which has more than 500, 000 copies in print, and A Man, A Can, A Grill, a New York Times bestseller. Joachim’s “A Man, A Can…” series of books has sold more than 1 million copies. His newest book is the New York Times bestseller Mastering the Grill, co-authored with Andrew Schloss. Joachim has collaborated on and co-authored titles such as Lose Weight the Smart Low-Carb Way with Bettina Newman, R.D., which has sold over 250,000 copies; and Eat Up, Slim Down with Jane Kirby, R.D, which has more than 300,000 copies in print. He has developed and tested recipes for corporate clients as well as several books, including Patti Labelle’s Lite Cuisine, a New York Times bestseller; and Fat to Firm at Any Age, which has sold over 675,000 copies. He has edited more than 15 books, including Steven Raichlen’s Healthy Latin Cooking, which won a James Beard Award and was an IACP Award finalist; and The Healthy Cook, which has sold more than 250,000 copies and was an IACP Award finalist. Joachim is former food editor of Vegetarian Gourmet magazine, and his writing and tips have appeared in numerous national magazines such as Cook’s Illustrated, Cooking Light, Cooking Pleasures, Relish, Prevention, Fitness, Self, Men’s Health, and Bicycling. As an author and spokesperson, Joachim has made numerous national media appearances on television and radio, including “The View” on ABC, “FOX and Friends” on FOX, “Recipe for Health” on the Food Network, “Home Matters” on the Discovery Channel, “Cooking with Bob” on QVC, and “Talk of the Nation” and “A Chef’s Table” on National Public Radio, among others. Joachim has taught cooking classes and given culinary demonstrations at cooking schools, events, bookstores and kitchen stores such as the Institute of Culinary Education (formerly Peter Kump’s), Viking Cooking School, COPIA, Ritz-Carlton, Miami Book Fair, The Book and the Cook, The Pennsylvania Farm Show, Williams-Sonoma, Sur La Table, Barnes & Noble, and Borders. He is a member of the International Association of Culinary Professionals, the Research Chefs Association, and the National Writer’s Union. Since high school, Joachim has also enjoyed a second life as a drummer in various blues and rock bands in the New York City and Philadelphia areas. He has performed in several New York City clubs such as The Village Gate, The Bitter End, the China Club, Le Bar Bat, and Mercury Lounge, among others. He has shared the stage with stars such as Warren Zevon, Gloria Gaynor, Stephen King, and Dave Barry. He has appeared in three music videos with national exposure on MTV, and his drumming can be heard on 15 original albums and compilations. His current band, Tavern Tan, performs in the New York City and Philadelphia areas and recently released its second album, 3 Horse Power. Their website is http://www.taverntan.com http://www.taverntan.com https://videos.whiteblox.com/gnb/secure/player.aspx?sid=47329″>