AUTHOR: Dave Sypniewski DATE: Thursday, June 30, 2005 ----- BODY:
foreman Originally uploaded by grimbillyandmandy.

With the 4th of July just days away, I can't help but feel sorry for George Foreman and his "Lean, mean, grilling machine." When it first arrived to the marketplace, it was a QVC exclusive. After several years and several variations of his "invention," Georges grills are sold everywhere. Most places have buy one get five for free. I know George didn't invent this thing...he signed an endorsement deal that simply put his John Hancock on the lid. Now, a couple of years ago I was told that I NEEDED his grill. After cooking on this thing in my "test kitchen" I've come to the conclusion that George's grill doesn't measure up to the good old taste of charcoal and lighter fluid. I can't imagine anyone staying indoors this weekend to fiddle around with this contraption. No matter what you put on that grill, it all tastes the same to me...like cardboard. I'll give the guy some credit however, it is handy when it's snowing outside and 10 below zero. Otherwise, I'm cooking with gas...outside! I enjoy it because there's a lot of "Do's and Don'ts" that I don't pay any attention to. For example, when using charcoal, it's always a good idea to spray the rack with Pam to avoid your food sticking to the grate. Always do this while the fire is going. Spray the grate and don't get too close or you may lose your eyebrows. Also, when the fire looks like it's dying, squirt a lot more lighter fluid onto the coals and re-light. If that doesn't work, throw whatever you have handy in there...wood, newspaper, an old pair of pants, whatever. The ink and dyes give your food an extra zing. Last but not least, when you get the fire going full steam, you can take that Foreman grill and throw that on the coals too. Worried about the cops taking your fireworks on you? When you see them pull up, dump everything you have into the grill. You'll be putting on one hell of a show and there's nothing they can do to stop you! THAT'S the way I see it!

Disclaimer* I wouldn't recommend you do any of the above. This is only for your reading pleasure. Dave is not responsible for your foolishness!

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Thursday, June 30, 2005

Foreman's grill gets KO'd in favor of the sweet taste of lighter fluid!

foreman Originally uploaded by grimbillyandmandy.

With the 4th of July just days away, I can't help but feel sorry for George Foreman and his "Lean, mean, grilling machine." When it first arrived to the marketplace, it was a QVC exclusive. After several years and several variations of his "invention," Georges grills are sold everywhere. Most places have buy one get five for free. I know George didn't invent this thing...he signed an endorsement deal that simply put his John Hancock on the lid. Now, a couple of years ago I was told that I NEEDED his grill. After cooking on this thing in my "test kitchen" I've come to the conclusion that George's grill doesn't measure up to the good old taste of charcoal and lighter fluid. I can't imagine anyone staying indoors this weekend to fiddle around with this contraption. No matter what you put on that grill, it all tastes the same to me...like cardboard. I'll give the guy some credit however, it is handy when it's snowing outside and 10 below zero. Otherwise, I'm cooking with gas...outside! I enjoy it because there's a lot of "Do's and Don'ts" that I don't pay any attention to. For example, when using charcoal, it's always a good idea to spray the rack with Pam to avoid your food sticking to the grate. Always do this while the fire is going. Spray the grate and don't get too close or you may lose your eyebrows. Also, when the fire looks like it's dying, squirt a lot more lighter fluid onto the coals and re-light. If that doesn't work, throw whatever you have handy in there...wood, newspaper, an old pair of pants, whatever. The ink and dyes give your food an extra zing. Last but not least, when you get the fire going full steam, you can take that Foreman grill and throw that on the coals too. Worried about the cops taking your fireworks on you? When you see them pull up, dump everything you have into the grill. You'll be putting on one hell of a show and there's nothing they can do to stop you! THAT'S the way I see it!

Disclaimer* I wouldn't recommend you do any of the above. This is only for your reading pleasure. Dave is not responsible for your foolishness!

posted by Dave Sypniewski at Thursday, June 30, 2005

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