For those of you in attendance at the upcoming 22nd Annual National Fiery Foods & Barbecue Show in Albuquerque, NM, it is important to know that we bloggers will be in your midst. Because our existence is usually cyber in nature, I want you to have a field guide to us when you see us in person. Please be assured that no bloggers were harmed in the making of this document:


Scott Roberts

Owner, writer, and chief cook-and-bottle washer for the Official Scott Roberts Blog. Bears an uncanny resemblance to Edward Norton. Known to be a whiz at computers and website design. Has a flawed view that the St. Louis Cardinals are a better team than the Chicago Cubs. Thinks Sarah Palin is a “babe.” Writes better reviews about spicy food products than Roger Ebert did about movies.

Buddah

Head personality for ILoveItSpicy.com. Known to stylishly sport a jewfro. Likes girly foo-foo drinks, especially with a bamboo umbrella in them. Often heard before he is seen. Seems schizophrenic when talking to his video camera. Likes people to rub his belly. Thinks salsa is “the shizznit.” Favorite color is blue and likes long walks on the beach.

Joe Levinson

Main writer for the Hot Zone Online blog. Tries to procrastinate, but hasn’t gotten around to it yet. Masochistic sports fan, esp. for the Cubs. Tries to eat something with habanero in it nearly every day. Quests for hot sauce on nearly every out-of-town trip. Always wanted to make a living as a “science geek.” Has a fancy camera, but often looks like he doesn’t know how to use it.

Don’t hesitate to say hello to us at the show. We don’t bite…usually.