Ok all you grillmasters, let me grill you for some info

[Burzhui]

ok don't kill me for the terrible pun

I am buying my parents a housewarming present.
I am thinking about this grill right here
http://www.costco.com/Browse/Product.aspx?whse=&topnav=&prodid=11091960&ec=BC-EC877-CatHome&pos=9

any input? good? bad?

[DarkFury]

Wow... nice grill!!!

I wan't one!!! :D :lick:

[MikeD]

any input? good? bad?

:thumbup:

Burz, nice grill. I'm from the "you get what you pay for" school as it pertains to these things. We have a similar model, which we bought after buying a $200 Lowes special. It's definitely worth the investment.

The side burner is nice, though we don't often use ours. Your parents may be different. If you really want to make it nice, get them an extra gas container. Nice to have a spare around when you run out of gas.

[CornMonkey]

too bad it doesn't have a rotisserie...but VERY nice grill nonetheless.

[kgsilvas]

too bad it doesn't have a rotisserie...but VERY nice grill nonetheless.
It DOES have a 14,000 BTU rotisserie burner and comes with a rotisserie set.

We have the grill just one step up from this one and we LOVE it! It's great and the folks that Costco have deliver it do a fantastic job of protecting the grill during transport. What a great gift, they should love it!

[Burzhui]

It DOES have a 14,000 BTU rotisserie burner and comes with a rotisserie set.

We have the grill just one step up from this one and we LOVE it! It's great and the folks that Costco have deliver it do a fantastic job of protecting the grill during transport. What a great gift, they should love it!

there is a step up? which one is that? i might get the step up

[Nija]

I prefer charcoal.

[Yossarian]

me too, but gas is quiker and easier. and nice gril. and get a second gas tank, like mentioned above. and send me some money, i'm broke.

[oblongmelon]

if it's a housewarming gift, why don't you just give them a gift card and let them pick something out themselves?

[thresher]

Oblong - you would give your parents money? I kinda owe my parents more money than I will ever see in one place again (except that lotto ticket!duh) so it's cool presents and lots of thoughts. :)

[Wizard]

Oblong - you would give your parents money? I kinda owe my parents more money than I will ever see in one place again (except that lotto ticket!duh) so it's cool presents and lots of thoughts. :)

/signed

It is a nice gift I'm sure they will love it.

[gwilks98]

Nice grill! Are your parents barbecue hobbyists or casual cooks? If they're nuts about grilling, read on.

Something to think about, that I never would have considered before my drama last week:
Check out how much vertical space the grill has on the inside.

Why? I like to cook as one of my hobbies, though I have zero professional training. I have been cooking out of a barbecue book I got a few years ago and one of the recipes was for beer can chicken. I decided to give it a whirl on my day off last week. I spent hours in preparing it, making my own barbecue rub, soaking the wood chips, etc. I get to step 99 out of 100 (grill the damn thing) and because the chicken has to stand up onto the beer can, the top of the lid didn't clear the chicken. Because of this, problems happend, the chips flared up, the chicken fell over, beer spilled everywhere, the chicken got ruined and it's going to be forever engrained in my small brain to research what the experts are using if I'm going to be serious about this hobby.

It looks like a VERY nice grill. However, if the recipients know more about grilling than you do, you could find yourself spending a truckload of money giving them something that doesn't fit what they would use it for. (And for the money you're spending, you're entitled to the satisfaction of knowing you gave them a great gift.) In that case, it would probably be wise to ask them how they like it. It may be perfect for basic back yard grilling. It all depends on how they're going to use it.

I'll see if I can find the grill this author recommends...

[brainsmile]

Remember this is propane not natural gas

[oblongmelon]

Oblong - you would give your parents money? I kinda owe my parents more money than I will ever see in one place again (except that lotto ticket!duh) so it's cool presents and lots of thoughts. :)

LOL I've been giving my parents money since I was old enough to hold a job. My dad is deceased-but when I was still living at home, I always turned my paychecks over to my parents. While they always made sure I had some cash in my purse, It was just what we all did..when I moved out, got married etc...I STILL gave them money, and still to this day, do myself and my siblings contribute to the "MOM" fund..usually weekly..it's just kind of an unspoken rule in our family..sometimes If I know my brothers have been to her house, I'll only leave $20 or $30 in case she wants to buy something for herself..but If they haven't had a chance to stop by I'll leave her $50-$100..it helps her with groceries, her prescriptions, and just stuff she might feel is frivolous like a pint or two of ice cream..
Don't forget, my parents lived through the Depression..they saw some pretty hard times....we can all afford to make her life easier..so why not? You can't take it with you right? If we all have enough to share, it's only right to give back to the woman who raised us all..(even though she was crazy and a screamer most of the time but what Italian women aren't?)...
we don't make a big deal out of it..we stop over to see her anyway, so what's the big deal about dropping some cash in a drawer? She's gone months when she hasn't used any of it but she at least is comfortable knowing that if she needs it it's there for her. Last year, when she had an emergency plumber visit-it cost her 1200 dollars..he didn't mind when she paid him in cash..LOL..
(so yes, the answer to the question is YES I give my mother money)

[Jenny]

Actually, that's pretty cool, obby. I think the point they were trying to make (& correct me if I'm wrong guys) is that there is a difference between giving your parents money for that and giving it to them as a gift. He's putting some thought into it (I'm guessing they want/need a grill?), instead of just saying Here's a gift! :)

[Burzhui]

if it's a housewarming gift, why don't you just give them a gift card and let them pick something out themselves?
It's a new house they need a grill

[LegendKiller]

Geebus...

Whatever happened to the simple Weber with some charcoal brickettes?

[gwilks98]

Geebus...

Whatever happened to the simple Weber with some charcoal brickettes?

That's what ruined my chicken. :(

[oblongmelon]

Actually, that's pretty cool, obby. I think the point they were trying to make (& correct me if I'm wrong guys) is that there is a difference between giving your parents money for that and giving it to them as a gift. He's putting some thought into it (I'm guessing they want/need a grill?), instead of just saying Here's a gift! :)

I know what the point was..but my answer is still the same..yes, I give my mother money as gifts..I guess when you guys are much older, you will understand that cash is simply more practical sometimes..I might add though-that when I give my mother a cash "gift"..I will make a point of saying (example:) "I am giving you this because I thought you might like a new coat and I'm not sure what style you'd like..so don't make plans for Monday-I'll take you shopping and you can pick out one you like-or use it on whatever you might like to buy yourself"..and I make sure she SPENDS every cent of it. I don't want my ungrateful nephews who can't even bother to stop by and take her garbage out to EVER benefit from money I worked hard for that I am giving her to use for herself...(and since my mother is the most generous person I know, I do realize she has a very extensive will and even if its only 5 dollars-she WILL leave some $$ for each of her grand children)..so the less I contribute to THAT fund, the happier I am...please note, it's not ALL of my nephews who are like that..just ONE brother's family in particular...


That's what ruined my chicken. :(

hey! charcoal works great! nothing like Hamburgers cooked over charcoal!


It's a new house they need a grill

at the risk of sounding petty..why do they "NEED" a grill?
With a new house-I would think there were more priority things that could be needed more than a grill. I mean did they ever say "GOSH WE DEFINATELY NEED A GRILL"..or something like that to make you think they need or want one? Just curious-don't throw a clot or jump on my ass at all over it.

[gwilks98]

hey! charcoal works great! nothing like Hamburgers cooked over charcoal!




No no obby....a basic weber kettel ruined my chicken. I love charcoal grills...I just needed something bigger for what I was trying...

[Houdini]

Looks like a great grill, but I recommend the "Big Green Egg." It simply rocks.

It's pricey, probably ~the cost of that grill, but you simply can't beat it. It's a big ceramic egg that's VERY easy to light, VERY easy to control temp, weatherproof, cooks uniformly - and I mean completely uniformly, heats up VERY quickly, and the food just tastes great. Slow cook ribs or sear the best steaks. Plus, few people use those outside burners anyway. And they never run out of gas. :) They last forever. Nobody I know that has one has had anything, ANYTHING at all negative to say about it.

I plan on getting one as soon as I can find an affordable house. I've grown to not like the taste of gas-cooked food as much as charcoal, except for quickly cooking fish or something.

No, I'm not affiliated with the BGR, just a huge fan.

[Burzhui]

I know what the point was..but my answer is still the same..yes, I give my mother money as gifts..I guess when you guys are much older, you will understand that cash is simply more practical sometimes..I might add though-that when I give my mother a cash "gift"..I will make a point of saying (example:) "I am giving you this because I thought you might like a new coat and I'm not sure what style you'd like..so don't make plans for Monday-I'll take you shopping and you can pick out one you like-or use it on whatever you might like to buy yourself"..and I make sure she SPENDS every cent of it. I don't want my ungrateful nephews who can't even bother to stop by and take her garbage out to EVER benefit from money I worked hard for that I am giving her to use for herself...(and since my mother is the most generous person I know, I do realize she has a very extensive will and even if its only 5 dollars-she WILL leave some $$ for each of her grand children)..so the less I contribute to THAT fund, the happier I am...please note, it's not ALL of my nephews who are like that..just ONE brother's family in particular...



hey! charcoal works great! nothing like Hamburgers cooked over charcoal!



at the risk of sounding petty..why do they "NEED" a grill?
With a new house-I would think there were more priority things that could be needed more than a grill. I mean did they ever say "GOSH WE DEFINATELY NEED A GRILL"..or something like that to make you think they need or want one? Just curious-don't throw a clot or jump on my ass at all over it.

Well in either case i already bought it, however my mom wants to move away from frying period, and switch completely to grilling. My dad loves to grill but we always lived in an appartment so he rarely got a chance to

[RIVERWIDOW]

Oblong - you would give your parents money? I kinda owe my parents more money than I will ever see in one place again (except that lotto ticket!duh) so it's cool presents and lots of thoughts. :)

I agree. Plus most parents would turn around and spend the money on kids, grandkids etc. not on themselves. This is one of those "I always wanted but wouldn't shell out for " kind of presents that are great for parents. It gets my vote.