Turtle Posted December 18, 2006 Report Posted December 18, 2006 Well I have to admit to you that I was a little skeptical about the whole ceramic cooker
Firemonkey Posted December 18, 2006 Report Posted December 18, 2006 You are correct, Turtle. There IS a difference, and I confirmed that lesson today. I am visiting some friends in Missouri (where I used to live) and whenever we get together, they want me to do some cooking. Well, the only thing on hand here is the trusty Weber Kettle. Dont get me wrong, prior to my enlightenment, I cooked on one of these things for years, and turned out all sorts of great grub. I got a healthy reminder today about all of the things that make ceramics better. As soon as I tried to light the lump with a piece of newspaper (no chimney) I realized I wasnt in my comfort zone anymore! I was making some modified ABTs, Brats, and eventually a ham for dinner. The ABTs I was making used halved poblano peppers, since my friends are weak-tongues when it comes to hot stuff. Halving them, filling them with cream cheese, shredded colby/jack and scallions, and wrapping in bacon meant they could not be flipped. Well, after an hour of shuffling them around the grill it was apparent that the tops would not be browning! They eventually were finished in the oven - and were quite tasty despite their humble origins. Even the brats were more high maintenance, requiring my attention to keep them evenly browning. Having all of that ceramic material releasing and reflecting heat back to the food provides for FAR more consistent results, without all of the flipping, and shuffling around on the grate. The ham never even happened - after tending the grill out in the Missouri cold, I was sick of grilling!
LeadDog Posted December 18, 2006 Report Posted December 18, 2006 Hey Turtle! I love the pictures of you by your cooker. Did you use every smiley there is in that post?
Sanny Posted December 18, 2006 Report Posted December 18, 2006 Did you use every smiley there is in that post? Looks like only the happy excited ones.
LeadDog Posted December 18, 2006 Report Posted December 18, 2006 Hey did someone put the koolaide formula in the recipe section?
Fetzervalve Posted December 18, 2006 Report Posted December 18, 2006 I feel your pain Well I have to admit to you that I was a little skeptical about the whole “ceramic cookerâ€
Turtle Posted December 18, 2006 Author Report Posted December 18, 2006 Hey don't laugh If I had one oh dem Mercedys, where would I hang the gun rack, and worse yet, I wouln't be able to park next to the dog house on them long overnights.
LeadDog Posted December 18, 2006 Report Posted December 18, 2006 Poor dog someone name it "Lead". I hope it was after the heavy metal.
Curly Posted December 19, 2006 Report Posted December 19, 2006 I too am a collector of classic vehicles
Sanny Posted December 19, 2006 Report Posted December 19, 2006 Yer NUTHIN if you don't have a school bus on blocks. Full length preferred, but shortie is ok. AND, better still, a frigerator and baftub on yer porch. LaZBoy on the porch is optional.
Turtle Posted December 20, 2006 Author Report Posted December 20, 2006 I too am a collector of classic vehicles She's a beut! And looks like you got extra space in the garage for her.. don't even have to take the mercedys out to the cold!
johnnyboy Posted December 20, 2006 Report Posted December 20, 2006 Hey Curly, Can I come live in your garage? Nice place.
Curly Posted December 20, 2006 Report Posted December 20, 2006 Hey Curly' date=' Can I come live in your garage? Nice place.[/quote'] Sure, long as your snoring don't bother me in the truck
johnnyboy Posted December 22, 2006 Report Posted December 22, 2006 Curly wrote: Sure, long as your snoring don't bother me in the truck We'll build a cover for it; that'll help. Ha!!
Curly Posted December 22, 2006 Report Posted December 22, 2006 Curly wrote: Sure' date=' long as your snoring don't bother me in the truck [/quote'] We'll build a cover for it; that'll help. Ha!! It's so beautiful...how could you cover it
johnnyboy Posted December 22, 2006 Report Posted December 22, 2006 Curly wrote: It's so beautiful...how could you cover it Only while you're sleeping; so my snoring doesn't wake you. BTW; What's the quote trick? When I use the quote button, the system inserts "Quote:" (in bold text) in the message; however, when you quote you seem to have text control; like "johnnyboy wrote:" instead of "Quote:". Tricks baby, tricks please.
Curly Posted December 22, 2006 Report Posted December 22, 2006 Curly wrote: It's so beautiful...how could you cover it Only while you're sleeping; so my snoring doesn't wake you. BTW; What's the quote trick? When I use the quote button, the system inserts "Quote:" (in bold text) in the message; however, when you quote you seem to have text control; like "johnnyboy wrote:" instead of "Quote:". Tricks baby, tricks please. Did you delete anything from it? DJ is the trick person, I can just barely get by
ThreeDJ16 Posted December 22, 2006 Report Posted December 22, 2006 Curly wrote: It's so beautiful...how could you cover it Only while you're sleeping; so my snoring doesn't wake you. BTW; What's the quote trick? When I use the quote button, the system inserts "Quote:" (in bold text) in the message; however, when you quote you seem to have text control; like "johnnyboy wrote:" instead of "Quote:". Tricks baby, tricks please. The difference is whether you use the quote button from the list view (which is what this is) verses what you are using, which is the quote function while in the post/reply view. In other words, while you are reading my message, look in the right upper corner to see a quote button - use it to show it was quoted from me (or whomever). -=Jasen=-
johnnyboy Posted December 29, 2006 Report Posted December 29, 2006 Curly wrote: It's so beautiful...how could you cover it Only while you're sleeping; so my snoring doesn't wake you. BTW; What's the quote trick? When I use the quote button, the system inserts "Quote:" (in bold text) in the message; however, when you quote you seem to have text control; like "johnnyboy wrote:" instead of "Quote:". Tricks baby, tricks please. The difference is whether you use the quote button from the list view (which is what this is) verses what you are using, which is the quote function while in the post/reply view. In other words, while you are reading my message, look in the right upper corner to see a quote button - use it to show it was quoted from me (or whomever). -=Jasen=- Oh my gosh! Thanks Jasen, you're the bomb. Now I just have to hit the preview/submit button and see what happens! Preview looks good! Sweet!
