We love this competition, but the season was getting long for us. We were pretty spent so we decided to compete in NEBS grilling, but not KCBS. We judged the KCBS contest which was very interesting for me since it was the first one I've judged since getting my certificate. I was really underwhelmed by the entries at my table. I had some long-time judges at my table, and they thought the same so it was just a lack-luster performance. It was cold and rainy on Sunday which could have had an impact. BBQ is better in the sunshine. We look forward to more chances to judge.

Our wings and dessert made the top 10, and our bacon-wrapped scallops came in 2nd place!