Absolutely none. Look closely, it's obvious. In fact, I have learned more what "not to do" versus "what to do" and sometimes it really shows.
What kind of camera do you use?
I have a Canon EOS 7D which I use primarily with a 50mm f1.4 and 17-85 mm & 70-300mm IS
lenses. Before the 7D, I used a 40D and since the 40D didn't have the ability to capture video, I used the combination of my iPhone 4, the ProCamera app, an external microphone adapter, Audio Technica Lavalier Microphone
and tripod holder. It made a rather handy portable video solution. Hey, those Amazon links appear to run through your Amazon Associates Store!
OK, first up, that's not really a question, it's a statement. And second, damn right they do! If I have to go through the hassle of linking something through Amazon, I feel it is only fair I earn a thirteen cent commission through a reader's purchase of a cookbook and more importantly, earnings in the pocket of the book or product's author. You have been warned.
Are you really bald?
According to my driver's license, yes. Although truth be told, if I didn't shave my head every day, patchy tufts of hair would most likely grow. So for the safety of the public, I shall keep it smooth and shiny. If by chance, you are a bald/balding man, I highly suggest the Headblade for all of your head shaving needs. Yes, my morning ritual is almost as many steps as my wife's, but the end result is well worth it.
Will you review my product?
If it strikes my fancy and is relevant to my readers, maybe.
You're just a Weber Fanboy, aren't you?!
Contrary to popular belief, I do not sleep in my limited edition Weber Underoos. Yes, I am a huge fan of Weber grills. I have had nothing but the best dealings with Weber, as they are an amazing company I cannot recommend enough. That being said, if I had a spare $15K sitting around, I would buy a Kalamazoo Grill in a second!
How do I know you aren't just shilling for these companies?
Easy, I'll tell you.
Presently, my only professional relationship with a grill company is Saffire Grills, which provided me my Saffire Grill & Smoker. My paid work for Saffire will appear elsewhere, so if you see a post about Saffire on APP, it's how I personally feel about it. If for some reason I do post content paid for directly by Saffire, or someone else, I will post a disclaimer.
What is your favorite thing to grill?
A ribeye steak...bar none.
Can I use one of your pictures?
Yes, but it depends. All of my work is copyrighted through a Creative Commons Attribution, Non-Commercial, ShareAlike License. This means if you want to use one of my pictures on your blog and attribute said picture back to me, no problems. By using Creative Commons, I have been really lucky to have been linked to by a number of blogs and publications I really respect, most notably: Lifehacker, Slashfood, Serious Eats, Saveur, The Examiner and The Kitchn.
By using Creative Commons, I put my trust in the Interwebs to have my work used fairly. I, of course, know this doesn't always happen. Sadly, if you Google "Grill Steak", you will find one of my pictures on the first page stuck on another website, not attributed to me.
If you are unsure if you can legally use my photo or not, drop me a line. If you catch me at the right time of day, I will probably say "yes". However, if you promise to send me your book, pamphlet, article, or ad that my photo is in as an exchange for use and then fail to do so (like most of you leeches have), I shall send you bad karma and if I have your address...well, that will be a surprise.
To sum it up, check out the wikipage on my all time favorite tech singer/songwriter Jonathan Coulton. For it was JoCo that "introduced" me to Creative Commons and the example he set.
Can I email you about relationship advice?
No.
Can I email you about grilling advice?
Yes.
Is this all you do, write about grilling food and making beer?
Sadly, no. I have a fairly demanding job I quite enjoy in the real world. Because of this, my posting will sometimes be sporadic and unpredictable, like many of my first batches of homebrew.
How often do you post?
My posting schedule is consistently inconsistent. I shoot to have content every week, ideally Sunday nights, but often times the schedule goes off the rails.
