Rick Browne is creator, host and executive producer of public television's Barbecue America, a production of Wishing Wells Productions currently in its fourth season.

A renowned barbecue and grilling expert, he is also the author of The Big Book of Barbecue Sides (Collectors Press, 2006), Grilling America, The Best Barbecue on Earth (May 2008-Ten Speed Press), a collection of recipes, tips, techniques and stories from travels to 26 countries around the world, and The Frequent Fryer Cookbook, (Regan Books, NY 2003). He is also the co-author of The Barbecue America Cookbook (The Lyons Press, 2002). READ MORE ABOUT RICK

Dotty Griffith

The former Dining Editor and Restaurant Critic of The Dallas Morning News, author of eight cookbooks, and an award-winning journalist as well as television and radio personality, Dotty Griffith brings a lifetime of food journalism and culinary experience to her consulting practice, The Critical Edge.

Also a popular speaker, she has shared her food and dining expertise on television shows such as Fox & Friends, The Travel Channel, The Food Network, and local broadcasts across the country. READ MORE ABOUT DOTTY

Charles Mattocks (aka “The Poor Chef”)

Charles began developing ideas when an innocent statement by his son over dinner one night prompted his next career move. When asked why there didn’t seem to be any “real” people on cooking shows, a light went off and Charles set out to create a new venture called“The Poor Chef,” based on the premise of creating tasty, creative and nutritious meals for two while spending less than $7.00. READ MORE ABOUT CHARLES