Originally published in Potentials
magazine, June 2007The summer months are high season for grilling enthusiasts. But why limit the BBQ action to a patio or backyard? These gifts will let them take the party on the road.
Full-Sized Travel Grill Portability doesn't mean having to scrimp on power. This travel grill from Hammacher Schlemmer has enough room to cook 12 steaks at a time and can be in use for up to one-and-a-half hours without break. The stainless steel burners can be adjusted to two separate temperatures, while the propane regulator ensures heat stays consistent, so that both burgers and buns can turn out perfectly done. Best of all, the grill folds up into a convenient and maneuverable carry-on size that fits easily in a car trunk
www.hammacher.com; $349.99
Gourmet Grilling Basket A night by the grill doesn't have to mean a plate of dry, tasteless meat. This selection of rubs, herbs and spices from Red Envelope can give a little musto to every bite of blackened chicken or shrimp kabob. Contents include five specialty rubs, two types of seasoned salt and 15 rosemary skewers. Comes in a handy metal basket that can double as a vegetable griller.
www.redenvelope.com; $75
The Cobb Grill Prometheus may have been the first to harness the culinary power of fire, but the Cobb Grill lets users do the same without getting burned. This grill is compact and lightweight enough to take anywhere, cooking up a tasty dinner with fewer than 10 charcoal briquettes. The stainless steel casing stays cool to the touch, even at the height of cooking, and is dishwasher safe, so users can keep it looking like new without all the scraping that other grills require.
www.cobbamerica.com; $140
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