“Have a Holly Jolly Christmas-
It’s the Best Time of the Year!
Oh, by Golly, Have a Holly Jolly Christmas,
This Year!”
www.ribbqnews.com Readers and Wise Guys BBQ Patrons @wiseguysbbq and Fans, we bring you TIDINGS of GREAT JOY as we enter the home stretch of this MERRY YULETIDE season! If you find yourself amidst:
“City sidewalks, Busy Sidewalks, Dressed in Holiday Style, In the Air There’s a Feeling of Christmas. Children Laughing, People Passing, Meeting Smile after Smile, and on Every Street Corner You Hear:
Silver Bells, Silver Bells, It’s Christmastime in the City-
Ring-A-Ling, Hear Them Ring
Soon it’ll be Christmas Day!
Strings of Streetlights, Even Stop Lights
Blink a Bright Red and Green,
As the Shoppers Rush Home With Their Treasures…” singing along with the legendary Dean Martin whilst still on “the hunt” for that PERFECT BBQ-CENTRIC Gift for your Belovedest Barbeque Aficionado, HARKEN UNTO ME: www.ribbqnews.com is here to “Come to the Rescue” with last minute gift suggestions guaranteed to “Save the Day” in the eleventh hour!…Just in “The Saint Nick of Time,” Dad-Joke-Pun-Intended.
Good, Ol’ Reliable AMAZON www.amazon.com has ALL of the following suggested items in-stock for PRIME Members utilizing overnight or same-day-delivery options to ensure that your BBQ Gift makes it under your Christmas tree “JUST IN TIME” for December 25th…If by chance, you happen upon the IDEAL BBQ Present and delivery is unavailable until after December 25th, you could always order said superb BBQ gift and either print out a picture of the item you ordered including the estimated delivery date, OR you could take a screenshot of said BBQ item and print out a photo of the exemplary gift that you have purchased and then include that photo inside a Christmas Card with a loving, thoughtfully crafted, hand-written note…so that you actually have “something” to physically hand over to your BBQ Enthusiast on Christmas Day! www.cvs.com/photo/photo-landing and www.photo.walgreens.com/store/deals can print your photos immediately from your device!
First on Our BBQ-ers Wish List: A TIBO Cutting Board: Upgrade to a titanium cutting board for clean and safe meal prep. TIBO’s non-porous titanium surface prevents bacteria, mold, and odors from penetrating, unlike wood cutting boards that harbor invisible contamination. TIBO is a revolutionary premium cutting board designed for use for both the modern Pit Master as well as the traditional kitchen cook! TIBO is engineered with a titanium cutting surface, which naturally keeps bacteria, mold, and microplastics out of your meals and actually keeps your knives razor sharp! TIBO is also dual sided so that you can safely prep meat on one side and veggies on the other. Additionally, the TIBO Cutting Board has a built-in knife sharpener and an integrated garlic grater, allowing you to enjoy fresh aromatics without the necessity of other tools! The built-in ceramic sharpener maintains your knife blade edges with just 3-5 swipes, and aside from providing such a convenient feature, the knife sharpener saves you money annually on professional knife sharpening services! The deep channels “juice grooves” catch all liquids from meat and produce eliminating messy clean-up, keeping your workspace spotless, and preventing dangerous cross-contamination. The TIBO is dishwasher safe with zero maintenance—no monthly oiling or special care required. The “Rock-Solid-Anti-Slip-Base” keeps the cutting board stable during vigorous chopping, preventing dangerous sliding while giving you total control. Made with FDA-Compliant Pure Medical Titanium, TIBO is perfect for the Backyard BBQ Chef and for home cooks who want durability, hygiene, and simplicity all “wrapped up” in one single cutting board! “It’s the last cutting board you’ll ever need!” Medical grade titanium maintains its performance for decades, backed by the TIBO lifetime durability guarantee. TIBO is readily available at www.amazon.com and at www.gettibo.com
Next up is an unconventional yet brilliant gift idea for your BBQ Guru…The Solana Gear Heated Vest! Stay toasty warm all winter long while outdoor BBQ-ing in New England with this genius heated vest! The Solana Heated Vest turns a frigid day into a cozy comfort without the need for heavy and cumbersome layers! With 9 built-in heating zones, adjustable warmth, rechargeable battery pack, and a lightweight, water-resistant design, the Solana Gear Heated Vest delivers all-day heat EXACTLY where you need it! Made with advanced NASA-based heating technology, the Solana Gear Heated Vest is machine washable with a fast-dry fabric. The vest boasts top-notch utility fabric with anti-static properties, lightweight warmth, and outstanding thermal performance with insulating carbon fiber to trap the warmth. The Solana Vest offers adjustable sizing for a perfect fit, and breathable, moisture-wicking material which keeps you dry, blocks wind, and ensures optimal comfort in any weather! No matter the chill outdoors, this vest is your new winter BBQ-ing essential warmth companion! Available at www.solana-gear.store and on Amazon.
Our 3rd suggestion for a benefaction for your BBQ Lover is: The Giddy Up Grill Cleaner! Its claim to fame coveys that you are able to “Clean Your Grill Safely and Effortlessly; With No Bristles or Scrubbing!” Stating that “cleaning your grill isn’t just a pain, your old grill brush could be sending metal shards, toxic residue, and dangerous bacteria into your food. The Giddy Up Grill Cleaner turns BBQ cleanup from a chore, into a quick, safe task.” With a bristle-free stainless steel power roller and cordless rechargeable design, The Giddy Up Grill Cleaner scrubs away grease and burnt-on-messes on cold grates without risking wire bristles in your food and powers through grime exceptionally fast. Plus, the detachable flex-force roller is dishwasher safe! The Giddy Up Grill Cleaner by Horsepower boasts: “Cold grill cleaning is safer: No heat, no burns, no smoke. You clean before the grill turns on. Motorized cleaning power: 135 RPM spinning head does the heavy lifting, so you don’t have to. Long lasting scrubbers are easy to swap and easy to clean. Our Giddy Up Grill Cleaner is engineered to last: Built tough with a rechargeable battery and impact-resistant housing; we’ve been inventing top-selling products since 1983- with over 40 years of customer trust.” The Giddy Up Grill Cleaner by Horsepower is available at: www.buygiddyup.com and of course, on www.amazon.com
Finally, on our famed 2025 BBQ Gift Giving Gadget Device List is: TikiTunes! “Liven up any space with Tiki Torch Wireless Speakers! Quite possibly the coolest speaker ever made, TikiTunes is an award-winning Bluetooth speaker that also instantly transforms the atmosphere of any space—indoors or outdoors—with the soothing ambiance of a tiki torch. And it’s not just a great looking speaker; the sound quality is impressive with surprisingly punchy bass for its size and you can easily pair 2 speakers together for a true stereo surround sound experience.” The warm LED lights flicker just like real tiki torch flames, and it works with or without music. You can also listen to music with or without the tiki torch flames feature. TikiTunes speakers are waterproof, dustproof, lightweight, and portable. “TikiTunes makes a great gift for anyone who loves music, backyard entertainment, outdoor adventures…or a BBQ Party!” TikiTunes is a definite BBQ Crowd Pleaser, you can take TikiTunes anywhere you may be Grillin’ and Chillin’, and TikiTunes plays up to 10 hours of music on a single charge! The sound quality is excellent for the price! Tikitunes are ideal for Backyard BBQs, Patio Ambiance, and creating an inviting atmosphere at outdoor gatherings. With 360-degree audio sound, multiple speaker syncing capabilities, IP65 Rated for dust-tight and protection from water, rechargeable via USB, 5.0 Bluetooth connectivity, controls for play/pause/volume/power/and flame settings, and with a design resembling a warm, welcoming, flickering tiki torch flame, TikiTunes is a unique and marvelous largesse to bestow upon your BBQ Culinarian! TikiTunes are available at: www.sharperimage.com www.kohls.com www.macys.com and of course, www.amazon.com
As you celebrate Christmas 2025 surrounded by your very favorite people and your most mouth-watering BBQ fare, all of us at here www.ribbqnews.com send you and your loved ones our most heartfelt gourmand greetings of epicurean passionate enthusiasm …
HAVE A BBQ-LICIOUS HOLIDAY!
“Christmas is not a time nor a season, but a state of mind. To cherish peace and goodwill, to be plenteous in mercy, is to have the real spirit of Christmas.”
—Calvin Coolidge
