2 year old cooking lessons, update. :-)

OmManiPadmeOmelet said:

His stepmom would not let him grill last night because they were nearly
out of lighter fluid... ;-P

So, I had him again today for several hours and taught him how to stack
and start a small wood fire in the grill using the proper "log cabin"
technique and newspaper as a starter.

Technical name: A rick.

Quoted message said:

Turns out his dad did NOT use newspaper to start charcoal! He squirted
charcoal starter all over it instead, as well as several more times
during the process. <lol>

Ben now knows that, if the wood is dry, you don't need starter fluid to
start a fire.

Period. ;-)

Even a charcoal fire can be started over newspaper with a little
kindling stacked underneath it.

He was also amazed at how much faster and hotter a small wood fire
burned. The chicken drumsticks were done in 1/2 an hour.....

His stepmom learned something too, how delicious chicken is marinated in
Wishbone brand italian salad dressing. So much easier than making up
your own if you are in a hurry! She got to eat lunch with us today after
he finished cooking it.

Also taught him about microwaving corn on the cob in the husk. Easier,
no pans to wash and it comes out more tender and far sweeter than
boiling it. He also knows that corn is NOT low carb so it's just an
occasional treat for the time being.

Now show him how *all* veggies cook easily in a mike. Broccoli, cabbage,
cauliflower...

Quoted message said:

He's having a good time and really is looking forward to showing his mom
what he can do when he gets home. He's all boy and loves to grill!

His weight lifting technique is also going well. He picks up things fast
and is really enjoying it. Even doing deadlifts....... <lol>

Put a gold star on the chart by your name.

Pastorio

Should have read 12 year old, not 2 year old....... <lol>

Sorry!
--
Om.

"My mother never saw the irony in calling me a son-of-a-[censored]." -Jack Nicholson

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Bob (this one) said:

OmManiPadmeOmelet said:

His stepmom would not let him grill last night because they were nearly
out of lighter fluid... ;-P

So, I had him again today for several hours and taught him how to stack
and start a small wood fire in the grill using the proper "log cabin"
technique and newspaper as a starter.

Technical name: A rick.

Did not know that, thanks! :-)

Quoted message said:

Quoted message said:

Turns out his dad did NOT use newspaper to start charcoal! He squirted
charcoal starter all over it instead, as well as several more times
during the process. <lol>

Ben now knows that, if the wood is dry, you don't need starter fluid to
start a fire.

Period. ;-)

Even a charcoal fire can be started over newspaper with a little
kindling stacked underneath it.

He was also amazed at how much faster and hotter a small wood fire
burned. The chicken drumsticks were done in 1/2 an hour.....

His stepmom learned something too, how delicious chicken is marinated in
Wishbone brand italian salad dressing. So much easier than making up
your own if you are in a hurry! She got to eat lunch with us today after
he finished cooking it.

Also taught him about microwaving corn on the cob in the husk. Easier,
no pans to wash and it comes out more tender and far sweeter than
boiling it. He also knows that corn is NOT low carb so it's just an
occasional treat for the time being.

Now show him how *all* veggies cook easily in a mike. Broccoli, cabbage,
cauliflower...

I discussed it with him and mentioned your name...... ;-)
Talked to him about the technique. Might get a chance to try it tomorrow
depending on how much time we have. I'll nab a head of cauliflower.

Quoted message said:

Quoted message said:

He's having a good time and really is looking forward to showing his mom
what he can do when he gets home. He's all boy and loves to grill!

His weight lifting technique is also going well. He picks up things fast
and is really enjoying it. Even doing deadlifts....... <lol>

Put a gold star on the chart by your name.

Pastorio

;-) ;-) ;-D

If I can save even one fat kid from further teasing.......

I remember all too well what it was like!

Plus he'll be 10 times healthier.

And he is my friend.

Cheers!
--
Om.

"My mother never saw the irony in calling me a son-of-a-[censored]." -Jack Nicholson

I have a Chimney Starter, you put the newspaper in the bottom and the
charcoal on top, very handy, you can find them in hardware stores, here's
one Ace has online:
http://www.acehardware.com/product/index.jsp?productId=1290264

In news:[email hidden],
OmManiPadmeOmelet <[email hidden]> stated
| His stepmom would not let him grill last night because they were
| nearly out of lighter fluid... ;-P
|
| So, I had him again today for several hours and taught him how to
| stack and start a small wood fire in the grill using the proper "log
| cabin" technique and newspaper as a starter.
|
| Turns out his dad did NOT use newspaper to start charcoal! He squirted
| charcoal starter all over it instead, as well as several more times
| during the process. <lol>
|
| Ben now knows that, if the wood is dry, you don't need starter fluid
| to start a fire.
|
| Period. ;-)
|
| Even a charcoal fire can be started over newspaper with a little
| kindling stacked underneath it.
|
| He was also amazed at how much faster and hotter a small wood fire
| burned. The chicken drumsticks were done in 1/2 an hour.....
|
| His stepmom learned something too, how delicious chicken is marinated
| in Wishbone brand italian salad dressing. So much easier than making
| up your own if you are in a hurry! She got to eat lunch with us today
| after he finished cooking it.
|
| Also taught him about microwaving corn on the cob in the husk. Easier,
| no pans to wash and it comes out more tender and far sweeter than
| boiling it. He also knows that corn is NOT low carb so it's just an
| occasional treat for the time being.
|
| He's having a good time and really is looking forward to showing his
| mom what he can do when he gets home. He's all boy and loves to grill!
|
| His weight lifting technique is also going well. He picks up things
| fast and is really enjoying it. Even doing deadlifts....... <lol>
| --
| Om.
|
| "My mother never saw the irony in calling me a son-of-a-[censored]." -Jack
| Nicholson

In article <[email hidden]>,

FOB said:

I have a Chimney Starter, you put the newspaper in the bottom and the
charcoal on top, very handy, you can find them in hardware stores, here's
one Ace has online:
http://www.acehardware.com/product/index.jsp?productId=1290264

My brother in law had one of those. :-)
Those are especailly good for starting up the chunk charcoal as opposed
to the briquets. Wal-mart has them right now but I tend to forget about
them. <G>

I'll have to get one for his dad!

Cheers!
--
Om.

"My mother never saw the irony in calling me a son-of-a-[censored]." -Jack Nicholson

"FOB" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
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Quoted message said:

I have a Chimney Starter, you put the newspaper in the bottom and the
charcoal on top, very handy, you can find them in hardware stores, here's
one Ace has online:

Alton Brown recommends using it as a superhot grill when you want to put a
real sear on something, say some Ahi or a great steak. You just put a
grill over the chimney after it is glowing redhot and voila, instant
searing. Then when you are done you can pour out the coals into the BBQ and
do your other grilling.

Rich