Barbecues
Dec 15th 2005 | 2:55 am
#31
Scottish Aussie ©
Joined: Feb 2004
Posts: 2,009
From: Belmont, Perth, WA
Re: Barbecues
I hate to say this cos I'm a bloke, but........
This is not far from the truth.........
When a man volunteers to do the BBQ the following chain of events are put into motion:
Routine...
1) The woman buys the food.
2) The woman makes the salad, prepares the vegetables, and makes dessert.
3) The woman prepares the meat for cooking, places it on a tray along with the necessary cooking utensils and sauces, and takes it to the man who is lounging beside the grill - beer in hand.
Here comes the important part:
4) THE MAN PLACES THE MEAT ON THE GRILL.
More routine....
5) The woman goes inside to organise the plates and cutlery.
6) The woman comes out to tell the man that the meat is burning. He thanks her and asks if she will bring another beer while he deals with the situation.
Important again:
7) THE MAN TAKES THE MEAT OFF THE GRILL AND HANDS IT TO THE WOMAN.
More routine.....
8) The woman prepares the plates, salad, bread, utensils, napkins, sauces, and brings them to the table.
9) After eating, the woman clears the table and does the dishes.
And most important of all:
10) Everyone PRAISES the MAN and THANKS HIM for his cooking efforts.
11) The man asks the woman how she enjoyed "her night off."
And,
Upon seeing her annoyed reaction, concludes that there's just no pleasing some women....
This is not far from the truth.........
When a man volunteers to do the BBQ the following chain of events are put into motion:
Routine...
1) The woman buys the food.
2) The woman makes the salad, prepares the vegetables, and makes dessert.
3) The woman prepares the meat for cooking, places it on a tray along with the necessary cooking utensils and sauces, and takes it to the man who is lounging beside the grill - beer in hand.
Here comes the important part:
4) THE MAN PLACES THE MEAT ON THE GRILL.
More routine....
5) The woman goes inside to organise the plates and cutlery.
6) The woman comes out to tell the man that the meat is burning. He thanks her and asks if she will bring another beer while he deals with the situation.
Important again:
7) THE MAN TAKES THE MEAT OFF THE GRILL AND HANDS IT TO THE WOMAN.
More routine.....
8) The woman prepares the plates, salad, bread, utensils, napkins, sauces, and brings them to the table.
9) After eating, the woman clears the table and does the dishes.
And most important of all:
10) Everyone PRAISES the MAN and THANKS HIM for his cooking efforts.
11) The man asks the woman how she enjoyed "her night off."
And,
Upon seeing her annoyed reaction, concludes that there's just no pleasing some women....
Dec 15th 2005 | 7:02 am
#32
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Joined: Aug 2005
Posts: 234
Re: Barbecues
Originally Posted by worzel
I got mine from Bunnings for $400, special offer a few weeks ago, very similar to the one ABCD posted the picture of. Now all we need is some decent weather to get chance to use it
PL
Dec 15th 2005 | 8:01 am
#33
Lost in BE Cyberspace
Joined: Oct 2005
Posts: 16,623
From: Hill overlooking the SE Melbourne suburbs
Re: Barbecues
Originally Posted by CHnJ
I do great meat, but what's the best way to clean the grid and hotplate afterwards? I confess that I tend to get up the following morning, scrape the loose stuff up and then run it hard next time to burn off any germs!
Always keep a bucket of water near it too for problems eg fires, some kid getting burnt.
Dec 15th 2005 | 10:25 am
#34
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Re: Barbecues
Originally Posted by Princess Leia
It was really hard work to put together though!
PL
PL
Originally Posted by Sandra
regardless of all the talk only 10% of you will ever really cook on the thing after 3 years, it will be used 2-3 times a year after that
Dec 17th 2005 | 3:58 pm
#35
Thread Starter
Birds of a feather . . .
Joined: Oct 2004
Posts: 1,788
From: In my own home! Northern Beaches, Sydney
Re: Barbecues
Thank you everyone for your advice. We did actually buy our bbq today and opted for a Weber in the end. Definitely on the pricey side but the guarantee and ease of cleaning swung it for me. Bought a rotisserie kit too so looking for a summer of outdoor cooking, for him, and all the preparation and tidying for me. What's new?!
Binbird
Binbird
Dec 17th 2005 | 4:39 pm
#36
Joined: Jul 2005
Posts: 1,487
Re: Barbecues
Originally Posted by binbird
Thank you everyone for your advice. We did actually buy our bbq today and opted for a Weber in the end. Definitely on the pricey side but the guarantee and ease of cleaning swung it for me. Bought a rotisserie kit too so looking for a summer of outdoor cooking, for him, and all the preparation and tidying for me. What's new?!
Binbird
Binbird
Good call !
Dec 17th 2005 | 5:43 pm
#37
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Joined: May 2003
Posts: 885
From: The Green behind the Gold
Re: Barbecues
Originally Posted by thatsnotquiteright
you've already turned it right down to actually cook. Now turn it up high again, scrape off mess whilst its hot, let it cool, then give the whole grill and plate a light oiling for next time.
Always keep a bucket of water near it too for problems eg fires, some kid getting burnt.
Always keep a bucket of water near it too for problems eg fires, some kid getting burnt.
I got my BBQ from the trading post for $80 with a rusty but in-date gas bottle which I used till empty, then swapped at Bunnings for a shiny new one : ) With a $10 Bunnings cover it even looks the part at the end of the verandah. We use it maybe a couple of times a month.
Dec 17th 2005 | 6:43 pm
#38
Australia's Doorman
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 11,057
From: The Shoalhaven, New South Wales, Australia
Re: Barbecues
Originally Posted by Scossie
I hate to say this cos I'm a bloke, but........
This is not far from the truth.........
When a man volunteers to do the BBQ the following chain of events are put into motion:
Routine...
1) The woman buys the food.
2) The woman makes the salad, prepares the vegetables, and makes dessert.
3) The woman prepares the meat for cooking, places it on a tray along with the necessary cooking utensils and sauces, and takes it to the man who is lounging beside the grill - beer in hand.
Here comes the important part:
4) THE MAN PLACES THE MEAT ON THE GRILL.
More routine....
5) The woman goes inside to organise the plates and cutlery.
6) The woman comes out to tell the man that the meat is burning. He thanks her and asks if she will bring another beer while he deals with the situation.
Important again:
7) THE MAN TAKES THE MEAT OFF THE GRILL AND HANDS IT TO THE WOMAN.
More routine.....
8) The woman prepares the plates, salad, bread, utensils, napkins, sauces, and brings them to the table.
9) After eating, the woman clears the table and does the dishes.
And most important of all:
10) Everyone PRAISES the MAN and THANKS HIM for his cooking efforts.
11) The man asks the woman how she enjoyed "her night off."
And,
Upon seeing her annoyed reaction, concludes that there's just no pleasing some women....
This is not far from the truth.........
When a man volunteers to do the BBQ the following chain of events are put into motion:
Routine...
1) The woman buys the food.
2) The woman makes the salad, prepares the vegetables, and makes dessert.
3) The woman prepares the meat for cooking, places it on a tray along with the necessary cooking utensils and sauces, and takes it to the man who is lounging beside the grill - beer in hand.
Here comes the important part:
4) THE MAN PLACES THE MEAT ON THE GRILL.
More routine....
5) The woman goes inside to organise the plates and cutlery.
6) The woman comes out to tell the man that the meat is burning. He thanks her and asks if she will bring another beer while he deals with the situation.
Important again:
7) THE MAN TAKES THE MEAT OFF THE GRILL AND HANDS IT TO THE WOMAN.
More routine.....
8) The woman prepares the plates, salad, bread, utensils, napkins, sauces, and brings them to the table.
9) After eating, the woman clears the table and does the dishes.
And most important of all:
10) Everyone PRAISES the MAN and THANKS HIM for his cooking efforts.
11) The man asks the woman how she enjoyed "her night off."
And,
Upon seeing her annoyed reaction, concludes that there's just no pleasing some women....
Dec 19th 2005 | 9:25 am
#39
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Re: Barbecues
Originally Posted by binbird
Thank you everyone for your advice. We did actually buy our bbq today and opted for a Weber in the end. Definitely on the pricey side but the guarantee and ease of cleaning swung it for me. Bought a rotisserie kit too so looking for a summer of outdoor cooking, for him, and all the preparation and tidying for me. What's new?!
Binbird
Binbird
20dec05
FIRE authorities have warned South Australians to prepare for extremely hazardous weather conditions today, with temperatures expected to top 40 degrees.
Total fire bans have been declared for seven regions across the state and the Country Fire Service (CFS) has reminded residents to implement their bushfire action plan.
CFS acting deputy chief officer Andrew Lawson said that in districts where a total fire ban has been imposed, barbecues that burn solid fuels also must not be lit. Courier Mail
It is that season again.
Dec 19th 2005 | 9:49 am
#40
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Joined: Jul 2004
Posts: 4,235
Re: Barbecues
Originally Posted by ABCDiamond
Good job you aren't in South Australia .........
20dec05
FIRE authorities have warned South Australians to prepare for extremely hazardous weather conditions today, with temperatures expected to top 40 degrees.
Total fire bans have been declared for seven regions across the state and the Country Fire Service (CFS) has reminded residents to implement their bushfire action plan.
CFS acting deputy chief officer Andrew Lawson said that in districts where a total fire ban has been imposed, barbecues that burn solid fuels also must not be lit. Courier Mail
It is that season again.
20dec05
FIRE authorities have warned South Australians to prepare for extremely hazardous weather conditions today, with temperatures expected to top 40 degrees.
Total fire bans have been declared for seven regions across the state and the Country Fire Service (CFS) has reminded residents to implement their bushfire action plan.
CFS acting deputy chief officer Andrew Lawson said that in districts where a total fire ban has been imposed, barbecues that burn solid fuels also must not be lit. Courier Mail
It is that season again.
This is why we have both a Weber and a Gas BBQ....
