tinyfish, thanks. Of course you know I used your posting of the beer can burger for this dinner. As far as the pixs go I sometimes use a very small tripod, that helps a lot and the camera is a Canon S95 which I have had for years and try to use natural light as much as possible but not in sun. If I like what I see in the viewfinder or screen I go for it. Keep out the distractions and or crop them out. It is just a hobby that I have enjoyed for many years, you should see my first pixs.
This a tripod that looks exactly like mine. It is very flexible and you can rest it on the edge of the grill, but not for long.