This was all I was able to capture. Grateful for this learning opportunity. Menu ~>
Welcome: Fire-roasted grapes and smoked Brie with honey comb walnuts, cheeses, seasonal produce, warm baguette and focaccia, black garlic herb butter, bacon-maple pepper jam, and fig jam.
* Farm Pantry: Fire-charred and pickled vegetables, peppers, onions, breads, tortillas, smoked pineapple and house accompaniments.
* Salad: Charred pear and delicata squash with arugula, pea tendrils from @seasgreens pomegranate, cider-shallot vinaigrette, mole-spiced sourdough croutons, and marigold petals.
* Palate cleanser: Hibiscus granita with cinnamon, lime, and piloncillo-marigold syrup.
* Main: Fire-roasted tomahawks with black garlic–ancho chile butter, and @spanglishasadero_official brown butter butternut squash purée, and charred Brussels sprouts with apple, smoked bacon, and Fresno chile jam.
* Plant-based entrée: Ember-roasted squash with Peruvian pepper jam, rainbow carrots, pomegranate chimichurri, and crispy quinoa.
* Dessert: Dulce de leche Mexican chocolate flan with Mexican vanilla, cranberry-lemon coulis, Mexican chocolate drizzle, cinnamon-pepita-cacao tuile
All cooked over open fire, rustic and taking notes to make these experiences even better! I made it happen. I am proud of this! What do you think?
Making the vision happen at @kfmmetalworks26 🔥❤️🔥
You won’t believe what I’m about to do, it won’t be like everyone else or anything you’ve ever seen. Incredible build by KFM Metalworks. Thankful for your hard work and skills! #WholeAnimalCooking #LiveFireCooking #CustomMetalwork #WomenInLiveFire #EmberAndSpice
Kenny Martinez
1325 S State St Bldg A, San Jacinto, CA 92583
(951) 306-4216
Yesterday was an emotional rollercoaster, but I kept pushing through the heat, cooking over fire, and creating something beautiful. I’m so proud of myself—and if you’re facing your own challenges, keep going. You can do this, too. 🔥🤍
#ChefJenniferLowry #EmberAndSpice #LiveFireCooking #KeepPushing #BelieveInYourself
www.chefjenniferlowry.com
Congratulations @amberlikeenergy and Jim!
Truly grateful for your trust and being a part of this fun and beautiful wedding! Wishing yall so much love and many more blessings!
www.chefjenniferlowry.com
Thank you to the owner @hicksvillepines for your help as well! Truly a fun and memorable experience.
What I made for Malibu. Tritip with my carne asada blend, mole rojo, Mexican chimichurri, candied pepitas, sweet potato tamale tatemado, pickled prickly pear red onions.
Tri-tip sazonado con mi mezcla especial de carne asada, mole rojo, chimichurri mexicano, pepitas caramelizadas, tamal de camote tatemado y cebolla morada con tuna encurtida.
🔥 Hecho al fuego. Inspirado en mis raíces. Preparado con mucho amor.
#ChefJenniferLowry #liverfirecooking #carneasada #MalibuFoodAndWine #EmberAndSpice
8 cages of tritips, 1000 individually wrapped sweet potato tamalitos tatemados, buckets of smoked chimichurri, buckets of mole rojo, buckets of prickly pear pickled red onions, tons of charred green onions, tons of candied pepitas. Everything intentionally made and made with so much love. Everything enjoyed and completely sold out within 4 hours! I got share with so many of you my love for this and share my food and passion with so many of you. Thankful to @malibufoodandwine for having me! See you next year! ❤️🔥🤠
@malibufoodandwine
Special shoutout to my team that came to help me @imnot.rolin @the_guy_yeah_that_guy @alainadawnn and @_celinda_n phenomenal culinary students and amazing hardworking ladies! and a super applause to @chilaquiles_king chef Ivo and @marcelvigneron @laurenraelevy congratulations on such an incredible event! There’s so much to post! But I thank yall with all my heart! I had so much fun! All the incredible culinary students! All the chefs! The whole team! Wow. Much LOVE 💕
Very much looking forward to @malibufoodandwine and grateful for this opportunity to represent! I’ll be cooking with some of the best and super star chefs around on Sunday, September 20th, 1-5pm- it’s a daytime event!
The whole family can come for for this BBQ cookout day at Saddlerock Ranch!
Kids under 12 get in free!
Get your tickets and use CHEF10 for a discount at malibufoodandwine.com
@leeannewong @spikethechef @rockyrhodakill
@marcelvigneron @chefvietpham @chefcarlosanthony
@chefjenniferlowry @emberandspiceco @itsnikkimartin @chefvinniecimino
@chefthomasdrury @meatchurch @brianmalarkey @saddlerockranch
#malibufoodandwine #bbq #chefs #foodandwine #malibu
I’m beyond grateful to @smokeandoaklb for having me and giving me the opportunity to share a little piece of what I love to do. It was so good seeing amazing friends, fellow chefs, vendors, and so many people I love and respect in this community.
A HUGE thank you to @feelgoodkitchenlb for the tremendous support and for helping make this possible. And @queen_midas_lb @axiom_productions_llc @axiom_productions_llc + your family — THANK YOU. I truly could not have pulled this off without you guys. 🫶🏽
Of course, in all the craziness, I forgot to take a proper picture of the finished appetizer 😂🔥 but so much love went into every single serving. We finished everything with beautiful pea tendril micros, red mustard micros, and yellow mustard micros from @seasgreens — absolutely gorgeous and the perfect finishing touch. So grateful for you too!
I made pork loin and pork belly over the open fire, using red oak wood, and some of my favorite barbecue rubs, and one of them being from @projectpalomino and @lucky_cajun_seasoning. I also made a guajillo pepper BBQ sauce that everyone raved about! And a chili piquin rub.
Feeding a crowd on this scale takes a village, and I’m incredibly thankful for mine.
And if you saw this experience and thought, “I NEED THIS AT MY EVENT…” you already know what to do. 🔥
🌐 chefjenniferlowry.com
📞 760-637-0541
Let’s bring the fire to your next event. 🔥
#ChefJenniferLowry #EmberAndSpice #LiveFireCooking #SmokinOakFestival #LongBeachFood
What an incredible weekend! 🔥🤎
I’m beyond grateful to @smokeandoaklb for having me and giving me the opportunity to share a little piece of what I love to do. It was so good seeing amazing friends, fellow chefs, vendors, and so many people I love and respect in this community.
A HUGE thank you to @feelgoodkitchenlb for the tremendous support and for helping make this possible. And @queen_midas_lb @axiom_productions_llc @axiom_productions_llc + your family — THANK YOU. I truly could not have pulled this off without you guys. 🫶🏽
Of course, in all the craziness, I forgot to take a proper picture of the finished appetizer 😂🔥 but so much love went into every single serving. We finished everything with beautiful pea tendril micros, red mustard micros, and yellow mustard micros from @seasgreens — absolutely gorgeous and the perfect finishing touch. So grateful for you too!
I made pork loin and pork belly over the open fire, using red oak wood, and some of my favorite barbecue rubs, and one of them being from @projectpalomino and @lucky_cajun_seasoning. I also made a guajillo pepper bbq sauce that everyone raved about! And a chili piquin rub. Using my @the.trueboard ❤️🔥 and @jealousdevilcharcoal
Feeding a crowd on this scale takes a village, and I’m incredibly thankful for mine.
And if you saw this experience and thought, “I NEED THIS AT MY EVENT…” you already know what to do. 🔥
🌐 chefjenniferlowry.com
📞 760-637-0541
Let’s bring the fire to your next event. 🔥
#ChefJenniferLowry #EmberAndSpice #LiveFireCooking #SmokinOakFestival #LongBeachFood
STAY TUNED. 🔥🔥🔥
I cannot wait to show y’all the spread we put together for the Smoke and Oak Long Beach Whiskey Tasting & BBQ Festival!
Right now… I’m RECOVERING. 😂🔥 Feeding close to 1,000 people was no small task. The prep, the fire, the long hours, the logistics—but WE MADE IT THROUGH, and I’m incredibly grateful for the opportunity to be part of something like this.
I’ll be sharing the full spread and tagging everyone who helped make it happen very soon, but I have to give a special thank you to Feel Good Kitchen in Long Beach. ❤️ @feelgoodkitchenlb
I truly love these people. They have been so welcoming and supportive, and I’m beyond grateful to have a beautiful commercial kitchen where I can bring these crazy creations and visions to life. If you’re in Long Beach, PLEASE support them and check out what they’re doing. Amazing people deserve amazing support.
Now give me a minute to recover… 😂 because the FOOD CONTENT IS COMING. 🔥
www.chefjenniferlowry.com
#EmberAndSpice #ChefJenniferLowry #LiveFireCooking #LongBeachBBQ #WomenWhoGrill
SMALL BUSINESS MONDAY 🔥
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Chef Jennifer Lowry X Ember & Spice
Custom International & Fusion Menus
🔥 Signature Fire Experiences
• Open Fire Cooking — immersive, primal, and unforgettable
• Live Fire-Controlled Carving Stations — dramatic, chef-led service with elevated buffets
✨ Enhancements & Add-Ons
Perfect to elevate any fire experience or private event:
• Hors d’Oeuvre Displays
• Raw & Cooked Seafood Presentations
• Sushi Tables, Platters & Custom Sushi Cakes
• Charcuterie Graze Tables, Boxes, Lettering & Cheese Wheel Cakes
• Luxe Buffet Lines, Action Stations & Bars
• Private Chef Services
• Signature Paellas
• Cigar, Chocolate, Cheese & Liquor Pairings
• Luxury Pool Trays
• Dessert Displays, Pastries & Themed Sweets
•Cocktails/Mocktails Display Agua Frescas
*Culinary Experiences & Theatre & Design
#openfirecooking #livefirecooking #cheflife #travelchef #asado
A beautiful charcuterie board for a small get together right on the @the.trueboard by @chefjenniferlowry and a wonderful add on to all open fire experiences. Something BIG is coming soon with True Board! Check them! Best board EVER! #charcuterie #raiseitup #trueboard
Book your experience:
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Something pretty incredible is taking shape behind the scenes.
I’m also working on some exciting collaborations that are going to bring this vision even further to life.
The vision is getting REAL. Working very hard to make it happen. Follow along my group channel Fire Friends to see more BTS.
I appreciate every single one of you with all my heart.
www.chefjenniferlowry.com
Plant based option (sort of) let me explain I made a caramelized onion rub and Used olive oil as a binder for the sweet potato two roast over the open fire and I made a dark cherry barbecue glaze. And I garnished the skewers with dried cherries, feta cheese and walnuts and Thai basil however I did not have enough time to accomplish my vision for this therefore, I will be remaking it.
Come see me and many others! 🫶🏽😍 @emberandspiceco @chefjenniferlowry
PS had a very limited time to dress this to go LIVE! Will remake in a later video ❤️😍🙌
Gochujang Glazed Pork Belly ~ Open Fire smoked over white oak and charcoal. Homemade furikake with crispy onions, black sesame, green onions, seaweed chitlipin, chipilin pepper.
Come see me and many others! 🫶🏽😍 @emberandspiceco @chefjenniferlowry
PS had a very limited time to dress this to go LIVE! Will remake in a later video ❤️😍🙌
Lamb Lollipops | Halal | Open Fire ~ I made a lamb lollipop with (lamb butter thanks to chef @taylormartinfunk) 🫶🏽 I did a herb chimmy crusted lamb with a chimichurri emulsion and a jalapeño Crema and dressed it with rainbow, micros, and watermelon radish and bell pepper chutney over white oak.
You can have this and more at @smokeandoaklb
Come see me and many others! 🫶🏽😍 @emberandspiceco @chefjenniferlowry
PS had a very limited time to dress this to go LIVE! Will remake in a later video ❤️😍🙌
Very grateful to @smokeandoaklb @queen_midas_lb @axiom_productions_llc @kdubblive @sallyjtv @spectrumnews1socal @emberandspiceco
I am so excited to be participating in Axiom Production Festivals! There is Smoke and Oak coming in just a little over a week! And a lot needs to get done. I’ll see y’all there and get those TICkETS 🎟️ I know this Festival is going to be successful in every way and a TON of deliciousness and FUN. There is something for everyone from Halal, Plant Based, Pescatarian, and of course all the MEAT and BBQ your heart desires! Let’s GO!!! I had an absolute blast with everyone and thankful to @whiteoakcraftbbq for their kindness as well and helping one another! I am excited to cook along side you again soon! See us in action! You can’t miss out! Your favorite chef Chef Jennifer Lowry: okay! Love you all!!! #grateful
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/smoke-oak-an-unlimited-vip-culinary-experience-tickets-1990922369401?sg=678d5e7aae273e2535b16c79065bc1968ccf87365fdd787bf7737b09e1b0d9c7a20a5854e51cd965ed20ce9a78b100d3a0bfe1e4ee602b06de7c3fa44457843cb0336a4e4c8578ce8c1959ab83&aff=ebdsshios
www.chefjenniferlowry.com
Chef Jennifer Lowry X Ember & Spice
Custom International & Fusion Menus
🔥 Signature Fire Experiences
• Open Fire Cooking — immersive, primal, and unforgettable
• Live Fire-Controlled Carving Stations — dramatic, chef-led service with elevated buffets
✨ Enhancements & Add-Ons
Perfect to elevate any fire experience or private event:
• Hors d’Oeuvre Displays
• Raw & Cooked Seafood Presentations
• Sushi Tables, Platters & Custom Sushi Cakes
• Charcuterie Graze Tables, Boxes, Lettering & Cheese Wheel Cakes
• Luxe Buffet Lines, Action Stations & Bars
• Private Chef Services
• Signature Paellas
• Cigar, Chocolate, Cheese & Liquor Pairings
• Luxury Pool Trays
• Dessert Displays, Pastries & Themed Sweets
•Cocktails/Mocktails Display Agua Frescas
*Culinary Experiences & Theatre & Design
https://www.instagram.com/chefjenniferlowry?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ%3D%3D&utm_source=qr
#travelchef #socal #coasttocoast #asado #openfirecooking
Been a little MIA lately… and intentionally spending less time on social media.
For a while, I’ve felt like I’ve been on the “back burner.” I’m usually here every Monday sharing, creating, and pushing my business forward, but lately I needed to do a real mental health check.
Between navigating my diagnosis, some of the relationships and experiences I’ve encountered within this industry, and simply realizing that I needed to protect my peace, I chose to put more of my energy into myself, my family, my close friends and the reason I started all of this in the first place: my passion for cooking.
But being quiet doesn’t mean I stopped working.
Actually… I’ve been putting in more work than ever.
I’m getting closer to being able to pursue this full time and being able to soon after to give back.
There are dinner parties in the works, events at a beautiful local farm, new opportunities, new collaborations, more open-fire experiences, travel and so many ideas I’ve been quietly building behind the scenes that will really elevate these experiences even further.
I’m going to be creating more. Cooking more. Filming more. Learning more. And continuing to build Ember & Spice into what I’ve always believed it could become.
Sometimes you disappear for a little while, put your head down, take care of yourself and the people you love, and do the work. Life is short.
I’m still here.
Still cooking.
Still building.
Still dreaming.
And I’m going to make this dream happen. 🔥🖤
#EmberAndSpice #ChefJenniferLowry #LiveFireCooking #WomenInFire #SmallBusiness
Being the only woman in a male-dominated industry has taught me more than I ever expected.
I’ve been underestimated.
I’ve been overlooked.
I’ve been doubted.
I’ve been treated differently simply because I was the only woman in the room.
I’ve experienced support, but I’ve also experienced gatekeeping, criticism, and moments that made me question whether I belonged.
But I’m still here.
Every challenge became another reason to sharpen my craft, protect my peace, and keep showing up. I didn’t build my career because the path was easy—I built it because I refused to quit.
To every woman chasing a dream in a space where you feel outnumbered: your voice matters, your work matters, and your presence matters.
If I can keep going after everything I’ve been through, so can you.
Keep learning. Keep growing. Keep showing up.
The world needs what only you can bring. 🔥
#WomenWhoLead #WomenInBBQ #WomenInBusiness #LiveFireCooking #KeepGoing
I keep pushing even when I thinks it’s over
Happy Small Business Monday
www.chefjenniferlowry.com
Chef Jennifer Lowry X Ember & Spice
WWW.CHEFJENNIFERLOWRY.COM
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🔥 Signature Fire Experiences
• Open Fire Cooking — immersive, primal, and unforgettable
• Live Fire-Controlled Carving Stations — dramatic, chef-led service with elevated buffets
✨ Enhancements & Add-Ons
Perfect to elevate any fire experience or private event:
• Hors d’Oeuvre Displays
• Raw & Cooked Seafood Presentations
• Sushi Tables, Platters & Custom Sushi Cakes
• Charcuterie Graze Tables, Boxes, Lettering & Cheese Wheel Cakes
• Luxe Buffet Lines, Action Stations & Bars
• Private Chef Services
• Signature Paellas
• Cigar, Chocolate, Cheese & Liquor Pairings
• Luxury Pool Trays
• Dessert Displays, Pastries & Themed Sweets
•Cocktails/Mocktails Display Agua Frescas
*Culinary Experiences & Theatre & Design
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Meal prep just got an upgrade. 🌮🔥
This week’s taco bowls for the family were packed with flavor thanks to The Lucky Cajun seasonings. I used their SPG blend and taco seasoning, and they absolutely delivered—fresh, fragrant, and perfectly balanced. These have officially earned a spot in my pantry, and I’m excited to cook my way through the rest of their lineup.
If you’re looking to elevate your everyday cooking, I definitely recommend giving them a try.
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Thank you, @lucky_cajun_seasoning , for the opportunity to partner together. More recipes and seasoning reviews are on the way!
#TheLuckyCajun #MealPrep #HomeCooking #Seasoning #AffiliatePartner
Hi friends and new faces — I’m Chef Jennifer Lowry, the heart behind Ember & Spice @emberandspiceco
I believe food is more than a meal... it’s a story, a memory, and a way to bring people together.
After years of building my craft, traveling, competing, and creating unforgettable experiences, I’m stepping into a new chapter — and I’d love for you to be part of it. I said yes to the side quests.
I learned more about forging my own knives, learning more about welding, to hunt, to fish thanks to new friends. To build the fire, make the tool and care for them, harvest the food, and cook it with respect from start to finish. I am grateful to my new friends for being a part of this journey with me.
Every one of those quests has healed me through the years. They’ve helped me move through trauma and fears from my past and come back to myself — stronger, more grounded, and with so much love and good to give despite all the challenges I faced.
And I’m not done. I have so many more side quests to accomplish, so many more fires to build, so many more people to feed and so much of myself to give.
My cooking is rooted in fire, culture, and connection. From live-fire feasts and unforgettable dinners to exploring cuisines from around the world, every dish carries a piece of my story — my heritage, my family, and the people who inspire me.
Follow along as I build, create, travel, collaborate, and push what a food experience can be.
Whether you’re here for recipes, behind-the-scenes, the fire, the stories, or just to cheer me on — welcome. I’m so grateful you’re here.
If you’re looking for a private chef, a one-of-a-kind open-fire experience, or a culinary adventure/collaboration— let’s create something unforgettable.
Let’s grow together. ❤️🔥 It’s More Fun ❤️🔥 See you soon 🤠
— Chef Jenn
www.chefjenniferlowry.com
Chef Jennifer Lowry X Ember & Spice
Custom International & Fusion Menus
🔥 Signature Fire Experiences
• Open Fire Cooking — immersive, primal, and unforgettable
• Live Fire-Controlled Carving Stations — dramatic, chef-led service with elevated buffets
✨ Enhancements & Add-Ons
Perfect to elevate any fire experience or private event:
• Hors d’Oeuvre Displays
• Raw & Cooked Seafood Presentations
• Sushi Tables, Platters & Custom Sushi Cakes
• Charcuterie Graze Tables, Boxes, Lettering & Cheese Wheel Cakes
• Luxe Buffet Lines, Action Stations & Bars
• Private Chef Services
• Signature Paellas
• Cigar, Chocolate, Cheese & Liquor Pairings
• Luxury Pool Trays
• Dessert Displays, Pastries & Themed Sweets
•Cocktails/Mocktails Display Agua Frescas
*Culinary Experiences & Theatre & Design #openfirecooking #cheflife #asado #carne #socal
Branzino Beauty ❤️🔥
www.chefjenniferlowry.com
Chef Jennifer Lowry X Ember & Spice
Custom International & Fusion Menus
🔥 Signature Fire Experiences
• Open Fire Cooking — immersive, primal, and unforgettable
• Live Fire-Controlled Carving Stations — dramatic, chef-led service with elevated buffets
✨ Enhancements & Add-Ons
Perfect to elevate any fire experience or private event:
• Hors d’Oeuvre Displays
• Raw & Cooked Seafood Presentations
• Sushi Tables, Platters & Custom Sushi Cakes
• Charcuterie Graze Tables, Boxes, Lettering & Cheese Wheel Cakes
• Luxe Buffet Lines, Action Stations & Bars
• Private Chef Services
• Signature Paellas
• Cigar, Chocolate, Cheese & Liquor Pairings
• Luxury Pool Trays
• Dessert Displays, Pastries & Themed Sweets
•Cocktails/Mocktails Display Agua Frescas
*Culinary Experiences & Theatre & Design
https://www.instagram.com/chefjenniferlowry?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ%3D%3D&utm_source=qr
#awardwinning
@highlight
#travelchef #socal #coasttocoast #cheflife openfirecooking livefirechef caterer privatechef t
I have availability for upcoming open-fire experiences, and I’d love to cook for you.
I travel nationwide and internationally, bringing live-fire cooking to weddings, private events, ranches, retreats, collaborations, and unforgettable gatherings.
My cooking is inspired by cuisines from around the world, and I put my own fire-driven spin on every menu—from Mexican cuisine and different variations of mole, to Ethiopian, Salvadoran, Filipino flavors, and beyond.
I study the flavors. I respect the cuisine. Then I bring my creativity, the fire, and my whole heart to the table.
If you’re looking for something beyond traditional catering—something you can see, smell, taste, and experience—I’d love to serve you.www.chefjenniferlowry.com
Chef Jennifer Lowry X Ember & Spice
Custom International & Fusion Menus
🔥 Signature Fire Experiences
• Open Fire Cooking — immersive, primal, and unforgettable
• Live Fire-Controlled Carving Stations — dramatic, chef-led service with elevated buffets
✨ Enhancements & Add-Ons
Perfect to elevate any fire experience or private event:
• Hors d’Oeuvre Displays
• Raw & Cooked Seafood Presentations
• Sushi Tables, Platters & Custom Sushi Cakes
• Charcuterie Graze Tables, Boxes, Lettering & Cheese Wheel Cakes
• Luxe Buffet Lines, Action Stations & Bars
• Private Chef Services
• Signature Paellas
• Cigar, Chocolate, Cheese & Liquor Pairings
• Luxury Pool Trays
• Dessert Displays, Pastries & Themed Sweets
•Cocktails/Mocktails Display Agua Frescas
*Culinary Experiences & Theatre & Design
https://www.instagram.com/chefjenniferlowry?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ%3D%3D&utm_source=qr
#mexico
@highlight
travelchef #socal #coasttocoast cheflife #openfirecooking #livefirechef caterer privatechef Mexico
There so much of my work on my page 😭
@emberandspiceco
www.chefjenniferlowry.com
Chef Jennifer Lowry X Ember & Spice
Custom International & Fusion Menus
🔥 Signature Fire Experiences
• Open Fire Cooking — immersive, primal, and unforgettable
• Live Fire-Controlled Carving Stations — dramatic, chef-led service with elevated buffets
✨ Enhancements & Add-Ons
Perfect to elevate any fire experience or private event:
• Hors d’Oeuvre Displays
• Raw & Cooked Seafood Presentations
• Sushi Tables, Platters & Custom Sushi Cakes
• Charcuterie Graze Tables, Boxes, Lettering & Cheese Wheel Cakes
• Luxe Buffet Lines, Action Stations & Bars
• Private Chef Services
• Signature Paellas
• Cigar, Chocolate, Cheese & Liquor Pairings
• Luxury Pool Trays
• Dessert Displays, Pastries & Themed Sweets
•Cocktails/Mocktails Display Agua Frescas
*Culinary Experiences & Theatre & Design
#openfire #livefirechef #socal #pitmaster #asado
*****Gonna have to save up for one of those IGNO bbq grills. I can’t stop thinking about how much I enjoyed cooking on @alfrugonishop @alfrugoni grills. @igno.bbq
I just want to cook.
Live fire cooking has been one of the most healing parts of my life. I’ve met so many people on this chef journey. Some have encouraged me, and for those people I’ll always be grateful. But if I’m honest, I’ve also experienced a lot of disappointment. I’ve seen competition where I hoped for community and ego where I hoped for friendship.
I don’t need fame. I don’t need to be the best.
I just want people who love the craft as much as I do.
I love cooking with others. It brings out the best in me. The conversations around the fire, learning from one another, laughing, creating something meaningful together… that’s where I feel most alive and in this life it’s very limited and you only get one.
Sometimes this journey feels incredibly lonely. I don’t expect anyone to carry my burdens, but I do hope that one day I find my fire family. People who genuinely care, encourage one another, and simply love cooking for what it is.
Maybe they’re out there. Maybe we just haven’t crossed paths yet.
Until then, I’ll keep showing up and cooking my heart out.
Because at the end of the day…
I just want to cook. 🔥
#LiveFireCooking #ChefLife #OpenFireCooking #Healingjourney #Community
Menu: Ribs Baby back and St Louis Style, spiced charred pineapple, Cajun honey glazed chicken, smoked crawfish cream sauce, sweet potato cornbread with hot honey butter Cajun, roasted chilies mix, tritip, fire roasted corn, beef tallow, Products used:
@jealousdevilcharcoal
@tfti.bbq
@slapyamama
@tonychacheres
@getgraza
@meatdavebbq
@chef_merito
Freshly caught yellow tails. Products used: @meatdavebbq rub @tfti.bbq Cajun extra honey garlic rub, @beatdownbbq rub, @alfrugoni chimichurri, @melindasfoods roasted jalapeño, charred some citrus and sprinkled it on! Used @bigsalsupinsmokebbq @titus_smokers rig to cook live fire. @thatvegasguy and @yomamastruck hyping me up! Haha I appreciate everyone that tried out my fresh catches @gundocomedybbq festival.
Epic times! @gundocomedybbq I want to tag all of you I promise lol just got to bring a notepad next time 😂🤦🏽♀️ I love you all! @thatvegasguy @emberandspiceco @meatdavebbq @fatkidsnax @darksideofthegrill @bigsalsupinsmokebbq @titus_smokers @team_rotoq @ososbbq @chef_binotto @demkotaranchbeef @macbbq @everyone that went lol 😂 all the pitmasters and friends 🔥❤️🔥🔥❤️🔥🔥❤️🔥🔥❤️🔥❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
@gundocomedybbq Had the most amazing time with so many talented pitmasters! Truly grateful for the invitation and opportunity to be a part of this cooking my heart out. I got to learn so much and got my hands in @bigsalsupinsmokebbq @titus_smokers rig smoking meats and grilling! Another highlight for me was cooking alongside @thatvegasguy @yomamastruck. It was such a vibe and THE @darksideofthegrill I truly appreciate you allowing me to flip them Tommy’s with yall on the @webergrills truly so much fun and unforgettable experience! Congratulations @meatdavebbq for such a wonderful and successful event! Cheers to many more and all the success! So great to see friends and meet new ones!
An Epic day and a half of fishing! Thank you so much @thetunachefbryan and all of your sponsors for having me. Such an incredible team and amazing people. I gained so much knowledge and much more confidence during this trip. Truly unforgettable. I am so grateful for this opportunity! Hope to be invited on the next and catch a BIG ONE 🔥🙌🎣 Much Love!
Making it happen ❤️🔥🔥 a dedication to my younger self, my mother 🪽🪽, my children. A lot of good things will come, I got a lot of love to give and grateful every single day. This is all I want to do. Cooking over fire, serving people, serving communities, traveling, helping and uplifting. Day 212 a little over half a year already, still a lot more work to do ❤️🔥🫶🏽✨💯






















































































































