Alan S > wrote:
: On Mon, 16 Aug 2010 21:56:52 -0700, "Julie Bove"
: > wrote:

: >
: >"Tiger Lily" > wrote in message
: ...
: >> we 'bake' our food on the BBQ
: >> it has a themostat and works like any other gas stove, you have to learn
: >> what temp the marks will drop you to
: >>
: >> tonight, we had "Shake N Bake" Cajung pork chops on the BBQ
: >> boy, that was good!
: >
: >I never understood the concept of BBQs. Generally you use them outdoors and
: >that is about the last place I want to be on a hot day. I also dislike the
: >flavor of food that has been on a BBQ.

: Here, part of the concept is that on hot days Dad is outside cooking
: on the BBQ and playing with the kids; which means that Mum is wherever
: she wants to be and not inside in a hot house (not all have air-con
: here) over a hot stove.

: Despite the implied sexism of that scenario, it is pretty true for
: many families.

: I use ours two or three times a week, summer and winter. It has
: several advantages. Minimal washing-up, fat drains off the meat well,
: chops don't fill the house with smoke or smell when cooking, simple to
: use and I'm outside in the fresh air (and BBQ smoke) sipping a glass
: of wine and watching a glorious sunset while she watches the gloomy
: news of the day.

: Tonight will be a shared pork chop with tomatoes, potato slices,
: pumpkin slices, onions and peas. Simple but delicious.

: Cheers, Alan, T2, Australia.

In the summer, between the barbecue outside and the microwave I do not
have to put on the oven i the kitchen. In my summer home(where I am NOT
this summer) oven in on an inside wall and heats up the whole little
house. This is nic ein the Spring and Fall when ia little heat is very
nice so cookign a pot of soup or stew is wonderful!.

Wendy