Archive for July, 2008

New Toy: My Char-Broil Red Thanks to the fine people

Thursday, July 31st, 2008

New Toy: My Char-Broil Red
Thanks to the fine people at Char-Broil and my friend CB I now have a Char-Broil Red 3-Burner grill to play with as much as I want. My unit was…

Cooking Videos
In the past I’ve told you about some of my cooking videos. Did you know that there are literally hundreds of cooking videos at About.com? If you need a little…

Jerk The origins of Jerk go back to the earliest

Wednesday, July 30th, 2008

Jerk
The origins of Jerk go back to the earliest days of barbecue. This seasoning and cooking method invented in the Caribbean is closely tied to the original barbecue prepared by…

A Quicker, Cooler Way to Dinner in Cuba (New York Times)
With Cuban-style pork as an inspiration, the same tangy, pungent marinade can be used for a smaller cut of meat that grills quickly.

The BROADMOOR Welcomes BBQ University?
Colorado Springs, CO (Vocus) December 6, 2007– Ladies and Gentlemen: fire up your grills! This June, the historic BROADMOOR will be hosting grilling authority Steven Raichlen’s acclaimed Barbecue…

What to do when your Gas Grill goes Bad I

Tuesday, July 29th, 2008

What to do when your Gas Grill goes Bad
I get a lot of complaints about grills, grill manufacturers, and grill stores. While the internet is a good place to post your complaints it probably won t get you much…

Police reports from local municipalities (Miami Herald)
WYNWOOD A thief stole a wallet with a driver’s license, credit cards and a Medicare card from a purse left in an office at 565 NW 24th St. between 3 and 6 p.m. June 30.

Cuba hands Canadians their first loss at World Junior Baseball

Monday, July 28th, 2008

Cuba hands Canadians their first loss at World Junior Baseball Championship (Canadian Press via Yahoo! News)
EDMONTON - Canada’s junior team had Cuba on the ropes the entire game, but ultimately they could not hold on. The Cubans handed Canada their first loss, a 4-3 decision, at the World Junior Baseball Championship on Sunday.

How is your Gas Grill Working?
Not a day goes by that someone doesn’t write to me telling me about how their grill isn’t working correctly. Some grills see to have more problems than others (read…

Top 10 Sandwich Recipes
The sandwich is probably the perfect meal. While you can stuff anything into it, typically it is piled up with meat, cheese, vegetables between two pieces of bread. The best…

Always a classic at weekly car show (Lake County News Sun)
Every Thursday, cars fill up the lawn of Main Street Frozen Custard and Coffee House at the corner of Routes 173 and 83 in Antioch for Classic Car Night. Weather permitting, about 50 cars park in rows outside the restaurant serving frozen custard, sandwiches and coffee. The restaurant also grills brats and burgers outside on Thursdays as part of a special classic car menu for just a couple of …

What s involved in referendum? (Asheboro Courier-Tribune) x To permit the

Sunday, July 27th, 2008

What s involved in referendum? (Asheboro Courier-Tribune)
x To permit the on premises and off-premises sale of malt beverages. x To permit the on-premises and off-premises sale of unfortified wine.

Discovery was recipe to grilling adventure (The Buffalo News)
LOCKPORT — Helping to clear a thicket of grapevines and an overhang of cherry tree branches, Lewiston resident Robert J. Giordano uncovered a gem last year on the farthest reaches of the grounds of the History Center of the Niagara County Historical Society.

First Look: Disc-It
Consider this the gas grill deconstructed. The Disc-It is a propane powered unit that is as small as possible while still being able to cook up a complete meal. Basically…

Top 10 Chicken Wing Recipes
Chicken wings are great for any occasion. They are even better when grilled up with all that extra smoky flavor. These chicken wing recipes represent the best and most popular…

The BROADMOOR Welcomes BBQ University? Colorado Springs, CO (Vocus) December

Saturday, July 26th, 2008

The BROADMOOR Welcomes BBQ University?
Colorado Springs, CO (Vocus) December 6, 2007– Ladies and Gentlemen: fire up your grills! This June, the historic BROADMOOR will be hosting grilling authority Steven Raichlen’s acclaimed Barbecue…

Top 10 Chicken Wing Recipes
Chicken wings are great for any occasion. They are even better when grilled up with all that extra smoky flavor. These chicken wing recipes represent the best and most popular…

Around the House: Scratch-B-Gone (San Francisco Chronicle)
Tim “Tool Man” Taylor from the old “Home Improvement” TV show would probably give a grunt of approval to Scratch-B-Gone, a cleaning product for stainless steel that’s offered by Restore It Yourself Inc. Four different abrasive pads plus a lubricant, Ultra…

Do You Own this Grill?
On July 7th, 2008 Chris Jeffers’ Perfect Flame Double Lid 4-Burner (model #GAC3615) gas grill caught fire. While here are hundreds of grill fires in the United States every year…

Trash Tracker: Construction to some, a mess to others (Rockford

Friday, July 25th, 2008

Trash Tracker: Construction to some, a mess to others (Rockford Register Star)
A neglected Machesney Park backyard includes scattered piles of scrap metal and wood fencing and grass, which exceeds six inches in some places, is growing over two small tractors, two patio umbrellas and grills. Tarps cover additional piles of junk.

Choosing the Right Skewer I love kebabs. They are a

Friday, July 25th, 2008

Choosing the Right Skewer
I love kebabs. They are a great way to grill virtually anything. From the small and delicate Pineapple Kebabs for dessert to hearty beef kebabs and the traditional Shish Kebabs….

How do you like your Steak?
I’ve spent a lot of time lately thinking about (and cooking) steaks. Now, I’m a Medium Rare person, but I’ve cooked enough steaks for people to know that everyone likes…

How is your Gas Grill Working?
Not a day goes by that someone doesn’t write to me telling me about how their grill isn’t working correctly. Some grills see to have more problems than others (read…

What to do when your Gas Grill goes Bad
I get a lot of complaints about grills, grill manufacturers, and grill stores. While the internet is a good place to post your complaints it probably won t get you much…

Avant garde grills come out of backyard and into spotlight

Thursday, July 24th, 2008

Avant garde grills come out of backyard and into spotlight (Memphis Commercial Appeal)
When you think of a barbecue grill or smoker, you think of a circular or rectangular shape on a stand. Right?

Video: Pulled Beef I know it isn’t real barbecue but

Wednesday, July 23rd, 2008

Video: Pulled Beef
I know it isn’t real barbecue but for many people a simulation is the best they can do. This video gives you an easy to follow demonstration of making pulled…

Top 10 Pork Recipes
Pork is one of the most popular meats to hit the grill or smoker. From chops to whole hogs, pork is definitely something that benefits from smoke and flame. These…

Choosing the Right Skewer
I love kebabs. They are a great way to grill virtually anything. From the small and delicate Pineapple Kebabs for dessert to hearty beef kebabs and the traditional Shish Kebabs….