Slumming it
Tuesday, June 16, 2009 at 1:08PM Sorry I've been mostly radio silent for over a week. I took my family on a beach vacation for a little R&R (and that doesn't mean ribs & roasts as was suggested by a friend of mine).
We met up with family at a beach rental in Florida and as the master of the flame, I was given the responsibility for all outdoor cooking. So I went on the prowl for what the rental had to offer in the way of a grill. My hopes were momentarily lifted when I found the ceramic cap to a Big Green Egg. But if the rest of the egg was there, then it must have been locked away in the "owner's storage".
I found what I expected, a $100 gas grill like you'd find at a discount store. And due to the exposure to the salty air, it was rusting through with burners that were in bad need of replacement. In fact, the whole thing should have been replaced.
Nonetheless, I soldiered through a series of grilling events. Hamburgers, fish & shrimp, and steaks all turned out okay. However, I sure got a whole new appreciation for what I cook on at home. Next time, I just gotta figure out a way to get a cooker to the beach with me.
Cheers,
Braddog
