Tag Archives: bbq

BBQ Coffee Roaster

Posted on July 15, 2009 by Steven Leckart

I’ve never roasted my own coffee, but I’m game to try it. The GEN2 Coffee Roaster drum kit is an aluminum cage and rotisserie you place on a standard bbq. Seems like a simple, potentially useful way to heat your … Continue reading →

BBQ Tip: Try An Infrared BBQ & Talking Thermometer

Posted on July 3, 2009 by Steven Leckart

To celebrate 4th of July, I dropped by Wired to play with the Solaire Anywhere Portable Grill and Oregon Scientific’s Wireless Talking BBQ Thermometer. Note: Sorry for the pre-roll ad. No more pre-roll. Thanks, YouTube!

EZGrill, a single-use portable charcoal grill

Posted on June 23, 2009 by Joel Johnson

There’s not much to an EZGrill, the single-use aluminum pan filled with charcoal. It’s impossible not to look at the thing and think “I could make that myself in about ten minutes.” And maybe you can. But can you fill … Continue reading →

A couple of cook-outs with the Charbroil American Gourmet Smoker

Posted on April 20, 2009 by Joel Johnson

Having a yard has been sweet surprise, like picking mushy cornbread out of my molars with my tongue. I mean, I’ve always liked gardening. I even like to mow the lawn. But I spent the last six years in Brooklyn, … Continue reading →

BBQ Donut is a boat with a grill, not nature’s perfect snack

Posted on May 22, 2008 by Joel Johnson

The “BBQ Donut” is a round pontoon boat with a grill in the middle, made mobile with a small outboard motor. Tool around a lake while grilling, suggests its manufacturer, enjoying music from its optional soundsystem. I can’t imagine spending … Continue reading →

60 Second Charcoal Starter Blasts Hot Air

Posted on February 18, 2008 by Joel Johnson

Hammacher Schlemmer is selling this “60 Second Charcoal Starter,” essentially a heat gun that blankets briquets in 1,300 degree air. Stick the heat gun in the charcoal, wait until it sparks, and then leave the blower on for another 60 … Continue reading →