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So I've been on the forum for a few months now and posted a couple of sous vide cooks while I found out about KK's. I've lived the last 10 years in apartments with no outdoor space for a BBQ or grill so it's been a long wait... But now the wait really begins as my family and I have relocated to Singapore and I managed to bag myself a rental property with plenty of garden. The reason I'm choosing a KK is honestly because of this forum. The internet is full of hate but here I have found sanctuary with a group of passionate food enthusiasts who have a mutual respect for each other and a love of fine craftsmanship when it comes to cooking tools. Dennis has made this possible by not compromising in the creation of these beautiful cookers. After speaking with Dennis many times and at length about everything, I've pulled the trigger and sent payment for a cobalt blue 32... (Name to be decided once we meet!!). Many a great chat with Dennis on all things, not just grills! It's great to do business with great people! I chose the 32 as I have the space in the garden and it gives me the most flexibility. The main day to day use will be searing sous vide meats and grilling veggies for small family dinners (only 3 of us) so it may seem like overkill. But actually the 32 is perfect for this: the basket splitter forces air through the coals so it should be very efficient for short hot cooks. I plan to have family and friends visiting regularly so that's where the 32 will come in to its own: burgers for 10 people? No problem. 3 turkeys and a ham for Christmas? You got it! 60lbs Pulled pork for for an office party? Sure thing! 32 lbs whole hog for big celebration? I've seen it done on this forum! Plus the way I thought about it was that it's not how I'm using it now, it's how I will use it for the rest of my life that matters: this thing will out live me I'm sure! So, the order is placed and the money is transferred... Now the waiting game!! I'll update this topic as things progress so hopefully those on the fence can get a feel for what it's all about. And of course I'll post photos along the way, including the all important first cook!! Oliver, in Singapore. Soon to be the proud owner of a Cobalt Blue 32 😄

Love the subliminal message with the shot of the gym sneaked in there!😉 Nice beef cook, I wonder if I can get a chuck roll around here?

Gesundheit!

Olive oil, butter, ghee, lard, duck fat. Replacement for these? Buy more!

I cannot see me going down this road either buttttt thought there might be one of us with a need to know. After 60 we seem to run into a bunch of no nos. I go through a lot of lard. Just can't capture those old taste without it.