In article >,
"CSS" > wrote:

> Kingsford is fine.

I've heard, from a very reliable source, that Kingsford puts anthracite
coal dust (a known carcinogen) in their briquettes, as well as stuff
like borax and limestone dust. Makes for a very even-burning briquette,
if you don't mind the smell and the added risk of cancer.

> Once you get some experience with it, you can move onto
> lump and enjoy the benefits of sparking and uneven burning.

In my experience, most of the sparking happens in the chimney starter,
and I generally enjoy the fireworks! As for uneven burning, I haven't
experienced that problem. And, I much prefer the pleasant aroma of
clean-burning lump to the stench of Kingsford!

YMMV

Stan Marks