This book would not have been possible without the support, hard work and dedication of the many talented people who assisted with its creation. I would like to thank …
My wife, Kelly Sheehan, for giving me the support and encouragement to always follow my dreams, no matter what.
My son, Raymond Stuart Sheehan, for taking on additional chores so that I could write without interruption, and for assisting with the photo shoot.
My mom, Lucille, and my sister, Kristine, for their love and encouragement.
Will Kiester, my publisher, and Marissa Giambelluca, my editor, for believing in me and giving me the opportunity to write another book. To the exceptional team at Page Street Publishing for bringing this book to life and guiding me through the process.
Ken Goodman, you don’t just take great photographs, you make them! Thank you for your vision, patience, humor and extraordinary talent.
Stewart Goldstein at Monmouth Meats, and New Egypt Marketplace for the amazing meats, produce and groceries used for the photo shoot.
The team that keeps our BBQ Buddha brand running, Glenn Vandervort, Tim Citrone, Brian Garrett, Mark Joseph Kelly, Brian Leigh, Jenny Mann and Mann Made Creative. Whether it is working events, picking up product, assisting with photo shoots, taste testing, creating labels or web design, you guys rock!
Kell and Janet Phelps at Barbecue News Magazine, Sean Ludwig and Ryan Cooper at The Smoke Sheet and Janna Renfro and Jane Ehrhardt at Tailgater Magazine, for all your support and for featuring my recipes, articles and books.
David Malek at Gunter Wilhelm, for the amazing cutlery and cookware.
Love to my Cravings family, for making this journey that much sweeter—Jan, Stu, Kate, Sheri and DJ.