Bottom Line: This inexpensive, easy to clean gadget makes great looking stuffed burgers fast. Stop waiting, buy one [easyazon_link identifier=”B00B58A0OC” locale=”US” nw=”y” tag=”saltplate-20″ cart=”y” popups=”y”]now[/easyazon_link]. Sometimes in life there are things you know you don’t need, but you take a chance, spend the money and discover they sure make life a lot easier. That is … [Read more…]
I was reading a post on Backyardtheater Forums where people were offering how they made popcorn at their backyard theaters. I thought I would reveal a few secrets my family has stumbled upon. When we make popcorn at my house, we use an[easyazon_link identifier=”B007P3YXW6″ locale=”US” nw=”y” tag=”backyardmov05-20″ cart=”n”]air popper[/easyazon_link]. It seems a little healthier, makes popcorn … [Read more…]
Bottom Line: The [easyazon_link identifier=”B01DTLR8TW” locale=”US” tag=”backyardmov05-20″]WooHoo Inflatable Lounger[/easyazon_link] is not as easy to fill as they might let on, these are comfortable, portable lounging options that fall short of the fantasy. You have seen them on Kickstarter, you have seen them on Groupon, on Facebook….etc. I am talking about the brightly colored inflatable air … [Read more…]
28 Dec 16 – Still committed to providing updates as I discover them. The Joetisserie motor has a feature that reverses direction the spit is turning if it runs into sufficient resistance. During one of my cooks the meat was bumping into a large piece of charcoal that I had banked. Instead of pushing the food … [Read more…]
I thought that the splendor and majesty of the Olympic Games Opening Ceremony would be a great excuse to break out the inflatable backyard movie screen and to invite a few friends over for a party. To kick it up a notch, I decided to keep to a Brazilian theme for the dinner, so as … [Read more…]
Update 14 Aug 16 (Hamburger Cook): I waited until the stone was up to 450 degrees before putting on my hamburgers. They came out really, really salty. I am not sure if it was all the grease they put out that melted the stone, if it was still a low enough temperature that a lot … [Read more…]
Bottom Line: The low cost, light weight, small storage footprint, and huge screen make the [easyazon_link identifier=”B00DH5FS3Y” locale=”US” tag=”backyardmov05-20″]Gemmy Deluxe Outdoor Inflatable Screen[/easyazon_link] one of the best outdoor movie screens on the market. Don’t hesitate to buy one. The fantastic year round weather of Hawaii caused me to rapidly improve the quality of my … [Read more…]
I have a good news story that I wanted to share. I recently got the opportunity to attend a celebrity chef event at one of our local military bases. Ray “Dr. BBQ” Lampe and Chef John Conley from Salsa Brava in Flagstaff, AZ are participating in the “Mess Lords” tour with Navy Entertainment. I got to … [Read more…]
I am a huge fan of Amazon and if they starting offering same day delivery with drones, I am afraid my spending will go through the roof! Next to my IRA, I feel like my Amazon prime membership is the best return I get on money. In the past I didn’t buy new movies, it … [Read more…]
Bottom Line: These are reasonably priced 3D glasses that offer superior quality, capability and fit for children and adults with narrow faces. If you have read this blog before, you know that one of my favorite things to do is to watch 3D movies in my backyard. One of the requirements beyond a 3D capable … [Read more…]