Summer Grilling Time

John July 20, 2011

Even though it’s in the high 90’s here in Michigan, that won’t stop me from doing some good old fashion outside cooking. I know, I know, 100 degrees isn’t much for some of you but here in Michigan where temperatures range from -10 degrees to 110 degrees we get sensitive about our weather.

This past week I decided to attempt my first steak of the summer, along with some corn on the cob(made on the grill, of course), and some German potato salad. I should point out that the potato salad was made by my good friend Brooke. It was fantastic. Normally I am more of a charcoal man, but this particular day we were working with a gas unit. While a gas grill is more than acceptable, I’m within that group of people that swears by the flavor that charcoal adds to whatever is cooked on top of it.

Regardless of what you’re using, I strongly advise you to visit csgrills.com. They have the best selection of grills, grilling accessories, fire pits, smokers, turkey fryers, and whatever else you could ever want to equip you in your outdoor cooking endeavors.

The Little, Expensive Solar BBQ that…Could?

Todd July 17, 2011

France, Funny

environment, expensive, grilling, Paris, solar

I’ll admit, I’ve never seen one of these. Nor have I read anything about them. However, that former-physics-student part of me really wonders if a solar BBQ could cook a hot dog in under 203840983 hours.

SOLAR BBQ: 299 EUROS?! WHAT THE WHAT?!

And for 299 Euros!? PLUS 20% VAT tax!? (Of course this is at BHV [Le Bazaar de Hotel de Ville] a shop whose prices make Nordstrom’s look like TJ Maxx). Good gracious – that’s nearly $540! You could buy a New Gas Grill and offset your lifetime carbon emissions from grilling (along with your family’s) 10x over for less moolah that that. But it’s still kinda swank…eh?

Jeremy’s Final Tios Post

admin July 16, 2011

Uncategorized

food, tios

It is time to lay this dog to rest. If Stringer Bell and D’Angelo Barksdale can die and never be heard from again, then so can I sever my online relationship with Tios. The loss will be felt by no one.

I will not engage in hyperbole, in this final ever Tios post. My objective is to lay out in a concise manner my reasons for disliking Tios. I do not need to make amends for that dislike any more than I have to make amends for not liking P.F. Chang’s. And if you really think about it, the two are comparable.

In my opinion, Tios serves substandard Mexo-American fare. That alone, however, is not why Tios has drawn critical scrutiny. The substandard Mexo-American fare is WAY overpriced. If you honestly believe that Tios is a better value for your money than even Chipotle, you and I will just have to agree to disagree. With extreme prejudice.

Overpriced, over hyped, substandard food is going to draw criticism. But this has gone on too long. From this post forward, the only time you will read the word “Tio” from me is when I’m talking about my long lost great uncle, Gran Tio Guillermo. Besides him (and he rarely comes up), no más.

But you know what? Don’t take my word for it. If you like, or even love Tios, then continue to go there. If you’ve never eaten there, try it yourself. They do have a nice tequila selection. The evening couldn’t possibly be a total loss. Why do I say this? Because at least Tios is a local business. People who are members of my community wait tables, cook, wash dishes, tend bar, bus tables, and manage there. I’ve worked in restaurants before, and I bet Tios has a tight-knit crew of employees like most of the places I worked. Good for them. It’s not the server’s or bartender’s fault the food is substandard.

So I say, go to Tios. Drink up and tip well. Para mí, Tios está muerto. Adios, Tios.

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