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I knew I wanted a BB 32". No question about that and my initial conversation with Dennis confirmed that. My delay was caused by a vacation to see friends in Scandanavia and moving into a new house. While in Europe I got to cook on a 23" Ultimate. That sealed the deal. I wanted Dennis to customize a BB 32" for me. Now problem he told me. That lead to a delay due to his pebble supplier. Now normally I'm a pretty patient man, but not in this case. Dennis' supplier kept stretching the delivery date and I said to heck with it, send me the first BB 32" you've got. There was one already on the West Coast. Deal done! We're it not for my wanting a customized BB 32", a vacation, and a move, I'd have had a BB 32" on my patio within 2 weeks of my first phone call with Dennis. I knew exactly what I wanted and Dennis was going to do anything to give it to me. In the end, buying both of my KKs has been the easiest kamado purchase ever for me. Dennis installs such confidence, makes the purchase so easy, and solves any problems that buying a KK seem like the most natural thing in the world!

bosceaux - I understand the attraction to the pebbles. It's more unique than anything I've seen. Let's be realistic ... the KK is a lifetime purchase and for the money, you may as well get exactly what you want.

I have always done a high temp burn on my grates. That gets rid of any manufacturing oils etc. that may be lingering.

Dennis you are The Man! All I have to do is source some ox tail and I'm in bidnez. I'm gonna talk to my butcher today.

bosceaux? This could be a helluva deal and it'll definitely cure that itch you have!

Cook? Is there a cook here! All I see is an absolutely beautiful, precious baby girl contentedly sleeping. What a wonderful picture! Congrats! Angie is stunningly gorgeous. You are indeed blest. Oh, yeah, I went back and looked for a cook. Nice leg of lamb.

KKers - the Naan that I buy at the Indian market is fresh made daily and packaged on site. It has a little tag with a logo it and it comes in a clear plastic bag, 5 to a bag. Heck, I've even seen people ask for 7 or 12 and the little ladies package it right up for them. I can't make Naan as cost effectively and as fresh as I get at the market. jclarkhpa - ill try and remember to ask Prakash or the ladies if they have a favorite brand that you might be able to purchase there is Hawaii.

bosceaux - I'll put my baking stone on the extended cooking rack which sits on the main grate. No deflectors down in the belly of TheBeast. This gets the stone high in the dome. That's it. You also need to plan ahead and heat soak your KK and baking stone for at least an hour or so before you cook. The stone for TheBeast is HUGE. Lots of thermal mass that takes time to warm up. But once up to temp, you can cook pizzas one right after the other and there is absolutely NO difference in the crust. There is no recycle time needed.

bosceaux - you'll only need 1 baking stone. The baking stone for TheBeast is absolutely monstrous ... it's just huge! And the thing has the best thermal properties I've ever seen. Talk about cooking pizzas back to back to back! Every crust was like the previous crust. Perfect. I'd put a pizza on, let it cook, take it off and put it inside, put another on, and repeat. I never once had to wait for the stone to get back up to temp. The baking stone is also wonderful at cobblers, pies, cakes, and the occasional loaf of bread I'll bake. You'll not be disappointed!

The delivery company here in Oklahoma City was fantastic. On both of my KKs they called the day before and told me my KK was going to be the last delivery the following day and should occur about 2:00 - 3:00 pm. The driver called me about 30 minutes before he showed up and couldn't have been a nice man. He wanted to know all about each KK. His boss is a BGE cooker and he called to chat about the KK. We chatted about the KK for quite some time. I ended up have both guys and their families over for some BBQ. They are regulars here at ChezChef and have become good friends! Who knew?

Dennis - I'm a ground chuck kinda guy, but I'm definitely gonna give your recipe a try on TheBeast. I'd never even considered ox tail!

My pastor, Father Prakash, if from India. I asked him about baking Naan. He looked at me like I was nuts! We went to is favorite Indian Market and he said buy this brand of Naan. He said it was every bit as good as homemade. I've never looked back.

Tony - that ain't just money, it's BANK!

Charles - that does look absolutely scrumptious! I'm surprised a Southern Boy like you let the gravy slide (pun intended). No matter, that is one very tasty looking dish. The possibilities with this dish are endless ... biscuits, hash browns, home fries, grilled zucchini, hash, etc. Buddy, you just created a whole new class of breakfast feasts! Giga-Kudos!

Frogs - that's dadgummed harsh! My Sooners are gonna make you and those toads regret that! I have fat fingered anything in a LONG time, well, at least 10 days!

I'm a HUGE Beatles fan. They defined the genre, the age, and led the way! The Stones are good, but just not The Beatles. And Poochie, I think you're 100% correct .... Keith Richards is the world's only certified living mummy!

bosceaux - there is no cure for the KK Addiction except, in your case, a 23" Ultimate sitting on the patio! Buddy, you'll be with us in short order. And we'll all have some fun. As Rob says, keep cooking and posting here!

MacKenzie, that is a beautiful cook. Killer money sot. But as beautiful as the cook and money shots were, it's that sunset shot that steals the show! Thanks!

Wonderful cook, Charles! ABTs are such a wonderful treat!

Pale - CONGRATS! That's one gorgeous KKBB? You're going to love cooking on it and you're really going to love the food that you cook on your BB! Pay attention to SWMBO! Don't do any really hi temp cooks, i.e. >400°, until you do a high temp burn in to set the tiles in the elastomeric grout. PM me with your email address and I'll see about sending you a copy of my owners' manual. Again, congrats!

Tony - that should work just fine and dandy. As has been noted get it high in the dome. I'd also use some parchment paper under your pizza. Just a thought.

I'm getting there. I'll be entering soon.

Pale - send me a PM with your email address and I'll send you a copy of mine. There is no owners' manual per se for a 32". But everything in the manual I have applies equally as well to your BB. The main thing you want to do is a high temp burn in before you do any high temp cooks or sears. This high temp burn in helps sets your tiles in the elastomeric grout.

This is going to be the best gift you've ever gotten! Make sure you keep your Bride happy! She's a keeper.

Let's not get carried away here!