Erica Blaire, season two winner of BBQ Brawl, talks how she utilized her experience as a criminal defense lawyer to be named Master of ’Cue. Erica, otherwise known as Blue Smoke Blaire in the pit, reveals her reaction to being chosen for Bobby Flay’s team and what she learned from him during the competition. She shares her worst barbecue disaster, ever, and how her dad’s love for barbecue and dream to open a barbecue restaurant inspired her to pursue her grilling passion. Erica talks about her career pivots from attorney to sommelier to pitmaster and how she used those skills to stay focused and win BBQ Brawl. Erica shares her hopes for the future of the food scene in her home of Dayton, Ohio and the signature items that will be on the menu for her food truck. She gives her best advice for grilling with confidence and what inspires the unique grilling recipes that she teaches on her new Food Network digital series.

 

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