Mel Chmilar Jr. - Smoke in the Valley YEG

Terry Evans and Mel Chmilar discuss the upcoming Smoke in the Valley Barbecue Festival in Edmonton on September 26, 27 and 28th, exploring Mel's journey from a welder to a successful pitmaster and YouTube personality. They delve into Mel's experiences cooking in various countries, including a royal kitchen, and the challenges of organizing a large-scale barbecue event. The conversation highlights the excitement surrounding the festival, the competition aspect, and the interactive experiences planned for attendees. TakeawaysThe Smoke in the Valley Barbecue Festival is set for September 26-28.Mel Chmilar transitioned from a welder to a successful pitmaster.Mel is working on a Netflix series about his culinary adventures.Cooking in the King's kitchen was a surreal experience for Mel.Traveling to the UK and Australia provided unique cooking experiences.The festival will feature a barbecue competition with a $20,000 prize.Interactive experiences will engage festival attendees.Mel is excited about serving cabrito tacos at the festival.The event aims to be a major barbecue event in Canada.Planning the festival has been a significant challenge for Mel. Chapters(00:00)-Festival City: Smoke in the Valley Barbecue Festival(03:01)-From Welder to Pitmaster: Mel's Journey(05:57)-Cooking in the King's Kitchen: A Royal Experience(08:45)-Culinary Adventures: Cooking Around the World(12:44)-The Big Event: Planning the Smoke in the Valley Festival(19:34)-Competition and Community: The Barbecue Festival Details(25:42)-Interactive Experiences: Engaging the Audience(31:37)-Looking Ahead: Future of Barbecue in Canada Dark Side of The Grillwww.reluctantlypodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices