NewsSportsEntertainmentLifestyleOpinionUSA TODAYObituariesE-EditionLegals COOK'S CORNER: Campbell is a seasoned 'food smoker' And it's not just meat simmering on the grill. You'll find mac and cheese and apple pie there, too Cami Bohrer Food Writer Cliff Campbell is living proof that there's more to a smoker than meets the eye. As a seasoned “food smoker,” Campbell has prepped his share of beef, pork and chicken on the outdoor cooker. Eventually, he journeyed along several side roads, smoking everything from apple pie to macaroni and cheese. Let’s start with the basics, which was Campbell’s forte when he bought his first smoker 11 years ago.