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Grill utensil does triple duty

Grilling is usually an active endeavor. Sure, there are times when food is best left alone to cook low and slow over the heat, but sooner or later that food is going to need to be flipped. Or picked up with tongs. Or prodded with a fork. So it only makes sense that there should be one tool that can handle all of these tasks.

Enter the Stake 3-in-1 BBQ Tool. Combining a fork and a spatula with tongs, the multitasking grill gadget keeps grillers armed with whatever tool they happen to need. Closely resembling ordinary tongs, the barbecue tool … Read more

Fan barbecue flames from a phone

It's no secret that barbecue enthusiasts take their craft very seriously. As well they should, considering the succulent results that occur through when proper attention is given to meat cooked over an open fire. However, all that attention can be time-consuming; time spent hovering over a pit is time that could be spent with family and friends.

The BBQ Guru CyberQ Wi-Fi combines a control station along with a fan that mounts inside the grill or pit. Capable of monitoring the temperature of the pit itself as well as up to three different meats, the grill gadget keeps grillers … Read more

Indoor grill/griddle combo makes meal-making easy

Eating the same food everyday can become very monotonous. Luckily, there is so much variety populating grocery store aisles that it is a fate quite avoidable. Yet as inspired as we would like to be during the cooking process, it is a mathematical fact that deliciousness is directly proportional to how to many dishes we dirty. Unless, of course, you don't even use a pan.

The Cuisinart Elite Griddler allows for the versatility necessary in order to create complex meals with a minimum of hassle. The countertop appliance features the ability to be used as in the open position … Read more

Point and stick to light the grill

When it comes to the grill, procedure and setup are important aspects to consider. Aside from obvious safety concerns when dealing with hotter-than-hot objects, everything from grill placement to grill accessories need to be determined. And of course, when dealing with charcoal or natural wood, a means to light the fire would be necessary. All the better if that can be accomplished with no accelerant.

The Looftlighter Electric Firestarter requires no lighter fluid to get the fire going. Constructed with a 10-foot power cord, the grill gadget plugs into a standard outlet and supplies focused heat at a high temperature. … Read more

Twist-and-stick flashlight lights up the grill

Any barbecue kit worth its salt (or sauce) is going to have a few essentials in it. Topping the list might be a spatula or a food turner of some sort. Additional useful items might include tongs as well as a grill brush to clean the grates before use. And, of course, a light of some kind so as to keep grilling after the sun goes down. Preferably one with magnets.

Not only does the Man Law MAN-F378BBQ Twist Flashlight come with a tripod mount that sticks to the grill magnetically, it also stands by ready for action without the … Read more

Grill, griddle, and go

The enjoyment that one gets from grilling food over an open fire is one that can be traced back to the caveman days. While that primal satisfaction may be reason enough to occasionally fire up the grill, there are plenty of reasons why it would be impractical to solely rely on the cooking methods of our distant ancestors. For one, they didn't have pancakes.

Looking to redraw the lines of cooking evolution, the Cuisinart CGG-080 Griddlin' Portable Gas Grill makes it easy to grill and griddle in the great outdoors. Incorporating a griddle directly into the lid, the propane-powered … Read more

Grill, griddle or both

Appliances don't always cooperate with what's on the menu.

Kitchen countertops have become landscapes populated by quick and easy meal-makers that can provide an almost endless variety of food options. Still, despite the great abundance of options to choose from, that doesn't mean a particular appliance knows how to adjust to the situation. Unless, of course, it is adjustable.

The Hamilton Beach 3-in-1 Grill/Griddle (model number 38546) eliminates either/or choices by being able to be configured into exactly what is required for the meal. Featuring two separately reversible plates, the countertop appliance is capable of … Read more

Indoor grill goes outdoors

Weather may dictate many activities in everyday life, but it doesn't have to its say over culinary options.

Hovering over a grill, monitoring steaks and burgers is a tradition that is enjoyed any time of the year. Except, of course, when the weather wants to rain on the parade of burgers, dogs, and steaks. Every cloud has a silver lining (probably made from a mixture of condiments); just because the outdoors isn't cooperating doesn't mean the grilling has to stop.

The Cuisinart GR-100 Indoor Outdoor Griddler keeps the good times sizzling wherever the action happens to be … Read more

Turn a common grill into a pizza oven

It's amazing that the simple combination of tomatoes, crust, and cheese can be so complicated.

There is no shortage of subpar pizza in this country. Heck, par isn't even very good. But when pizza does hit the spot, it really hits the spot; when a well-prepared slice hits the taste buds, the effect can be as mysterious as it is overwhelming. Unfortunately, capturing that intensity in a homemade pie can be rather difficult.

The high heat necessary to create perfect pizzas goes beyond standard kitchen appliance capabilities. There is no shortage of information on the Web regarding hacks … Read more

Grow your herbs on the grill

Grilling requires not only fire and ingredients, but also space.

Patios and decks are little islands that offer a bit of respite from everyday hectic life. When a grill is added, that little island can become a paradise. One major drawback, however--like many vacation spots--is that they can quickly become overcrowded. Adding a grill only complicates matters; patio furniture in all its forms is sure to follow. And that doesn't even get to the decorative items. But for some, that's a start.

Combining a decorative planter with a charcoal grill, the Hot Pot BBQ offers a readily available … Read more