Using Barbecue To Explain the Difference Between Twitter and Facebook

By Peter Hodges, on April 20th, 2009%

BBQ … Portuguese stylee by markdrasutis

Now that Twitter is all the rage (@Oprah is the tipping point), I have friends and co-workers asking about the difference between Twitter and Facebook.

After using the lame “Twitter is like your Facebook status update” analogy for a while, I think I’ve actually figured out a good way to explain . . . → Read More: Using Barbecue To Explain the Difference Between Twitter and Facebook

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Real People I’ve Connected With on Twitter: Interview with Vanessa Hughes

By Peter Hodges, on March 24th, 2009%

Vanessa Hughes – Spice Rub Entrepreneur

Do you have a secret family recipe that you bust out for parties or holiday dinners that everyone tells you would sell like crazy if only you would market it? With Twitter and other social channels, floating a few trial balloons into the social media universe is an easy way . . . → Read More: Real People I’ve Connected With on Twitter: Interview with Vanessa Hughes

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First Tool in Your Barbecue Toolbox – OXO Spring-Loaded Tongs

By Peter Hodges, on January 31st, 2009%

Barbecue involves heat. Heat is the enemy of your hands.  A good pair of tongs is the first tool you should buy to become a better grill jockey.

These OXO tongs are the tongs I use.  The grip is comfy.  You can pick up a big piece of meat with little effort.  They are long enough . . . → Read More: First Tool in Your Barbecue Toolbox – OXO Spring-Loaded Tongs

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Make Better BBQ Today

By Peter Hodges, on January 18th, 2009%

All you have to do is buy fresh spices. You will be amazed at the difference.

If you live in Denver, CO, there are four Savory Spice Shop locations you can visit. Don’t live in Colorado? No worries! They’ll ship to you.  Buy the building blocks for your own secret recipe spice rub or try one of . . . → Read More: Make Better BBQ Today

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