Why do men love to barbecue? Three foodies (two chefs and a food writer) have an interesting theory on Slate ย— ย“guys love playing with fire, simple as that.ย” The three-way discussion also covers grilling, rubs vs. marinades, charcoal, and the assorted ways to grill veggies.

To learn more about Memphisย’ own foodies ย— judges at Memphis In Mayย’s International Barbecue Cooking Contest ย— read this Flyer story.