Hey there! I’m Brad Harris, and burnupp.com is my website. I’m here to share my passion for all things pertaining to grilling and smoking.
Like many Americans, I love nothing more than enjoying quality time at my BBQ with friends and family. I live in Portland, Oregon with my wife Rachel and my son Craig.
My background is actually in music. I met Rachel when we both attended Daytona State College, where I studied for a degree in music production. We quickly discovered that we shared a love for the great outdoors, and while I’d love to say that she married me because I serenaded her around campfire, I think it was my skills with a skillet that sealed the deal.
That’s how I discovered my love for grilling – by cooking up a storm by the campfire. That’s what drew us the greenery of Oregon, and I’ve passed on my passion to Craig. That gave me a hunger of a different kind – to share my experience with as many people as possible!
The goal of this website is simple. I want to create an online community where anybody passionate about grilling can find what they need. On this site you’ll find reviews of various grills and peripherals, and guides to how you can become a master griller yourself.
It doesn’t matter if you’ve been smoking up steaks since you were old enough to handle a book of matches, or you’ve been limited to the occasional cookout. You’ll find something here to meet your needs, and to suit every taste and budget. What’s more, I’ll share some of my favorite recipes and the some tricks of the trade that you won’t find elsewhere. I have spend years experimenting and singeing my eyebrows so you don’t have to!
That’s the greatest thing about grilling – there are no limits placed on what we can create other than our own imaginations. I’m a simple man at heart, and I still take a great deal of pleasure from tossing a quarter pounder or bratwurst on the grill and watching the stars. Rachel has a sophisticated palate though, and I’ve grown considerably more experimental as time has gone on. Now that I consider myself quite the connoisseur of the grilling experience, I’m ready to launch this site.
Just some of the advice you’ll find on this site includes…
- The difference between grilling and smoking. Yep, there are differences – and before you know it, you’ll be familiar with all of them!
- Advice on setting up the perfect backyard grill. With my help, you’ll have friends, neighbors and perfect strangers pleading for an invite to your next cookout.
- Steps on how you can upgrade your grilling and smoking experience – without breaking the bank. There’s no need to max out your credit card to create the perfect outdoor dining experience.
- Hints and tips that will turn you from just another guy or girl at the grill to a master chef that’s the envy of smokehouses throughout your state.
- Suggestions on pairing food and drinks to your grilled meats that ensure any party goes with a real swing.
- Reviews and suggestions for the finest equipment that suits any budget, experience level and taste preference. Whatever you’re looking to create, I’ve got you covered!
Ready to dive into my world? Then step on in. I couldn’t be happier to have you here. Fire up the BBQ, and open yourself a cold one. We’re going to have a great time together – every day is July 4th when you can master the art of smoking and grilling!