Rick Browne is a writer photographer, pit master, restaurant critic, and consultant—a man of all trades. He has written for several publications, including Time, Newsweek, People, and USA Today. He is also the author of The Ultimate Guide to Frying and the Big Book of Barbecue Sides. Rick holds an honorary PhB (Doctorate of Barbeque Philosophy) bestowed on him by the esteemed Kansas City Barbeque society. He lives in Vancouver, Washington.