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The Right Kamado Grill Will Instantly Upgrade Your Barbecue

Cool Material — Sat, 11 Nov 2023 15:45:37 +0000

To make your barbecues the talk of the neighborhood, you must look to the other side of the globe. The kamado grill, a traditional Japanese-style grill that has been around for centuries and has now become a popular choice for backyard cooking enthusiasts, provides an efficient convection cooking method that isn’t possible on most grills, […]

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The Best Charcoal Grills That’ll Make You Ditch Gas Forever

Cool Material — Wed, 08 Nov 2023 15:45:14 +0000

Here’s a hot take: Gas grills don’t give your food the flavor it deserves. For that smoky, charbroiled, Bourdain-praise-worthy flavor that you expect when cooking outside, you need a charcoal grill. There is no shortage of options, and the right charcoal grill for you comes down to how frequently you plan to use it, what […]

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The Most Fulfilling and Fun Hobbies to Pick Up in Your Life

Cool Material — Tue, 17 Oct 2023 14:45:27 +0000

Life can be monotonous. Work, school, kids, work. Hobbies help us unwind, stay mentally stimulated, and provide a sense of accomplishment. They can be – and, indeed, should be – an essential part of life that adds excitement and satisfaction to an otherwise mundane daily routine. Engaging in hobbies is more than just a way […]

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The Best Homemade Korean BBQ Ribs, From a Korean Who Grew Up With Them

Amos Kwon — Fri, 29 Sep 2023 14:45:03 +0000

Some of my fondest food memories of growing up in the suburbs of Chicago are of my mom’s Korean short ribs, or kalbi. She would marinate the beef for a full day, if not longer, and my father would grill them on our small hibachi in the backyard. The caramelized sugar and cooked fat would […]

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The Best Flat Top Grills To Take Your Cooking To the Next Level

Cool Material — Fri, 08 Sep 2023 14:45:17 +0000

Are you tired of using traditional grills that limit your cooking options? It’s time to take your cooking game to the next level with a flat top grill. A flat top grill, or griddle, is a versatile and efficient cooking appliance that can cook everything from pancakes to burgers, eggs, and stir-fries. What’s the Difference […]

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The Best Electric Grills That Cook As Good As Gas and Charcoal

Cool Material — Thu, 24 Aug 2023 14:44:30 +0000

Electric grills have come a long way in terms of performance and flavor they can deliver. With options like the Weber Q 1400, Char-Broil TRU-Infrared Patio Bistro, and the Power XL Smokeless Grill, you can still achieve that delicious smoky taste without the hassle of charcoal or gas, and just like swapping a gas-guzzler for […]

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Snow Peak Takibi Fire & Grill

John A. Paradiso — Wed, 09 Aug 2023 14:07:12 +0000

We’ve long been fans of Snow Peak, providers of excellent camping and backpacking gear. And they’ve recently launched a camp cooking game changer. Introducing the Snow Peak Takibi Fire & Grill: Where rugged functionality meets outdoor culinary mastery. Elevate your campfire cookouts with this latest addition to Snow Peak’s arsenal of innovative gear. The Takibi […]

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Bricknic Cooking Brick

John A. Paradiso — Thu, 03 Aug 2023 14:09:47 +0000

Want to expand your culinary skills? Then look no further than the Bricknic Cooking Brick. The Cooking Brick boasts the perfect balance of form and function. Constructed with high-quality materials, this multipurpose cooking companion ensures even heat distribution for flawless results. Based on the East African method that involves clay and heat, the Cooking Brick […]

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Bricknic BBQ Planet

John A. Paradiso — Tue, 01 Aug 2023 14:12:16 +0000

Prepare to level up your grilling game with the revolutionary Bricknik BBQ Planet. This innovative outdoor cooking device takes barbecuing to celestial heights, and it’s ready to rock your world of flavors. Crafted with precision and a passion for perfecting the art of grilling, this awe-inspiring contraption is the brainchild of backyard BBQ aficionados and […]

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The Best Portable Fire Pits For Home and Camping

Brett Braley — Wed, 21 Jun 2023 14:45:01 +0000

Most of the best summer memories I have from growing up in rural Pennslyvania happened around a fire pit. Whether it was roasting marshmallows, trying my first sip of beer, or sneaking away with my boyfriend when the embers were dying down, there’s something about a crackling fire on a warm night that feels somewhat […]

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ButcherBox Wants to Send You Free Ground Beef for a Year

Pat McLaughlin — Mon, 12 Jun 2023 13:15:03 +0000

Grilling season is in full swing now, which means you’re probably restocking your protein selection regularly. Make it a lot easier on yourself–and a lot tastier for your friends and family–by signing up for ButcherBox’s delivery service. Whether it’s grass fed filets, organic chicken wings, humanely raised pork chops, wild caught salmon or any other […]

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The Best Cooking Gifts For Dads This Father’s Day

Cool Material — Mon, 05 Jun 2023 14:45:40 +0000

It’s no secret that rule number one when dad is at the grill is that no one messes with whatever dad has on the grill. But outside of that well-established norm, the tired tropes of dads and cooking are just that: tired. From home fermentation experiments to homemade pizza to sandwiches that are true works […]

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World Barbecue Champion Tuffy Stone Wants To Teach You All Things Whiskey and Grilling

Nickolaus Hines — Thu, 18 May 2023 14:45:55 +0000

Some things in life just go together. Fancy watches and nice cars, for example, or slip ons and no-show socks. Whiskey and grilling is high up on that list as well—in terms of both something to sip on while the grilling happens and mixing spirits into the recipe itself. This is something six-time World Barbecue […]

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ButcherBox Wants to Give Every New Customer 2lbs of Ground Beef for Free for a Year

Pat McLaughlin — Mon, 08 May 2023 13:15:37 +0000

Warmer weather is here, so it’s time to bust out the grill and cook up delicious burgers, chickens, fish and all of the encased meats for all the ravenous guests you’re going to have to feed. Skip the trip to the local butcher, grocery store or members-only warehouse because ButcherBox has you covered. All their […]

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A Chef Explains How To Take Your Grilled Burgers From Good To Great

Nickolaus Hines — Sat, 15 Apr 2023 14:45:25 +0000

A skillet may be necessary for a smash burger or getting anything like that glorious burger at the end of The Menu, but summer calls for burgers on the grill. When it comes to backyard burger cookouts, being behind the grill is a sacred spot. Sure, burgers might not be the most complicated thing in […]

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It’s Time To Give Santa Maria Style Barbecue the Respect It Deserves

Johnny Motley — Mon, 10 Apr 2023 14:45:55 +0000

Texans, understandably proud of their storied barbecue tradition, are wont to throw down the following boast: Sure, North Carolina, Memphis, or Kansas City might have fine barbecue, but Texas barbecue is the best when it comes to beef. Yet while Lone Star pitmasters reign supreme when it comes to brisket and short ribs, a visit […]

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