Need a Big Green Egg (or two or three)? Well, there are no authorized internet Big Green Egg Dealers (we know 'cause we read it on the Big Green Egg website - right there on the front page, no less). But fear not, there are tons of Big Green Egg Dealers of the brick and mortar variety (just don't hit your Egg on the brick on the way out of the store). And some of those dealers even have websites so that you can window shop from the comfort of your own computer.
And, wouldn't you know it, we started a list with at least one dealer in each of the 50 States! Now, that's what we call puttin' all our Eggs in one basket! We will be adding more as time permits, but if you know of any not on the list, just e-mail us their name and link.
Big Green Egg Dealer Links
Sunday, August 28, 2011
Thursday, August 25, 2011
This Week's Video Highlight 8/25/11
Need a little motivation to get out there and fire up the ol' BGE? Then take a quick look at this well-made video from Big Green Egg Europe. Should do the trick and maybe give you an idea or two for your next backyard party. And we love the music, too!
Monday, August 22, 2011
Top Ten Reasons Why We Love Our Big Green Egg
Reason 1 - Because it is Green!
Yes that lovely shade of green and the pleasing egg shape look great on our patio.
Reason 2 - Lump Charcoal is so primal.
Those other briquettes are OK, but once you have worked with lump charcoal, there is no going back.
Reason 3 - Smoking with wood chips.
Oh all those lovely aromas and wonderful tastes. And it feels like you are connected to the earth.
Reason 4 - It bakes; yes, really!
Pizza, bread, even pies.
Reason 5 - It sears, as in steaks.
It's got, like, gears. You can smoke at low temperatures or sear at high ones.
Reason 6 - The lid, it opens, it closes.
Covered cooking. Makes it easier not to burn things.
Reason 7 - It's cool, as in ceramic.
We still wouldn't advise putting your hand on it when it is cooking, but the ceramic stays cooler than metal.
Resason 8 - The nest has wheels - zoom!
The things we take for granted. The egg is kind of heavy, so having the nest with wheels is really handy.
Reason 9 - Accessories; love da bling!
So many extras to choose from, made just for the egg.
Reason 10 - It's cute, so says Maria!
In our household, it's gotta pass the cute test. Cause you know, a happy wife makes for a happy husband.
Why do you love your egg?
Yes that lovely shade of green and the pleasing egg shape look great on our patio.
Reason 2 - Lump Charcoal is so primal.
Those other briquettes are OK, but once you have worked with lump charcoal, there is no going back.
Reason 3 - Smoking with wood chips.
Oh all those lovely aromas and wonderful tastes. And it feels like you are connected to the earth.
Reason 4 - It bakes; yes, really!
Pizza, bread, even pies.
Reason 5 - It sears, as in steaks.
It's got, like, gears. You can smoke at low temperatures or sear at high ones.
Reason 6 - The lid, it opens, it closes.
Covered cooking. Makes it easier not to burn things.
Reason 7 - It's cool, as in ceramic.
We still wouldn't advise putting your hand on it when it is cooking, but the ceramic stays cooler than metal.
Resason 8 - The nest has wheels - zoom!
The things we take for granted. The egg is kind of heavy, so having the nest with wheels is really handy.
Reason 9 - Accessories; love da bling!
So many extras to choose from, made just for the egg.
Reason 10 - It's cute, so says Maria!
In our household, it's gotta pass the cute test. Cause you know, a happy wife makes for a happy husband.
Why do you love your egg?
Thursday, August 18, 2011
This Weeks Video Highlight
This weeks video highlight is a nice overview of Kamado cookers, including the Big Green Egg, by the Grateful Griller. We think its a great overview and we like his expertise so much, that we have added his site to our links list!
Sunday, August 14, 2011
Cool Stuff For Hot Barbecue
We love window shopping (we love buying too, but we can afford more window shopping than we can buying). It's fun to look at the latest gadgets out there, even if it is just to envision how things could be. So we decided to share our passion (some would call it an afflicition) and create a page to showcase the cool things we run across in the barbecue world.
Check out our new Cool Stuff For Hot Barbecue page and you never know what we might come up with! And leave us a comment if you run across something you think is cool and might like to share with us.
Maria & Gary
Holy Sam Spade Batman, this looks like just the thing to get those family, friends, and neighbors to start coming to your barbecues again!
Online Only Fall Sale! EXTRA 5% off Patio Furniture & Grills + FREE Shipping on $59 w/ FALL2011
Check out our new Cool Stuff For Hot Barbecue page and you never know what we might come up with! And leave us a comment if you run across something you think is cool and might like to share with us.
Maria & Gary
Holy Sam Spade Batman, this looks like just the thing to get those family, friends, and neighbors to start coming to your barbecues again!
Online Only Fall Sale! EXTRA 5% off Patio Furniture & Grills + FREE Shipping on $59 w/ FALL2011
Sunday, July 24, 2011
Heatin' Up the Coals!
Maria: Hi Everyone! I'm Maria.
Gary: And I'm Gary.
Maria: Welcome to our Big Green Egg Blog!
Gary: Maria is a little shy, so I'll go ahead and tell you a bit about what we are trying to do here. As you can see from our description in the "About Me" section of our blog, we are really just two grown up kids who love our toys. Some of them strike such a chord with us that we want to tell everyone else about them too. That's why we started our blog A Package at the Door http://apackageatthedoor.blogspot.com/
You can see below our post on why we love the Big Green Egg. OK, so we could stop there, but where would be the fun in that? So, we thought, why not give the "Egg" a blog of it's own and let the whole community of Big Green Eggers join in on the love-fest? We could all have fun and maybe learn a thing or two from each other in the process.
Maria: It's true, I am a little shy, but I also like to have fun and share my toys! We've been intrigued by the Big Green Egg ever since we first researched it and then bought it. But as we've gotten to know it better, and use it, we've also had some questions. Even though we are "older" kids and did not grow up with the internet like our nieces and nephews have, we always turn to the internet first for answers to our questions. And that's what we did when we got our Egg. What recipe should we try? How do we get the temperature back up after adding wood chips? Can you really bake a pie on an egg (ok, I'll admit, that was my question, not Gary's!)? So, we hope by creating this Egging community we can share ideas, ask and answer questions and just have some fun!
Gary: Pie on the egg?!! Well, you have my attention. I love pie! Actually, that's one of the reasons that the big green egg caught our fancy in the first place. I mean, who would ever think of using one of those other grills as an oven?
Maria: So glad you like the pie idea, dear! It's summer, so maybe a nice peach pie would be just the thing. Yum! I can almost taste the juicy filling and the crust with a hint of wood chip flavor. But, yes, a lot of what attracted us to the Big Green Egg is its versatility. You can grill your steaks, ribs and chicken, but you can also bake a pie, make a pizza, and fire the temperatures high enough so that it imitates a tandoor. We haven't tried tandoori chicken yet, but it's on the list! And the ceramic is sturdy enough to hold up even in extreme temperatures of heat and cold. We don't get snow where we live, but it's nice to know we could even grill in the snow if we had to! Plus, you know, it's so pretty....
Gary: Ah yes, it more than passes the Maria "cute" test. Well, you know why we love the Big Green Egg. Post a comment here and tell us why you love the Big Green Egg. And if you have an idea for an article you would like to post on this site and share with others, please e-mail us at APackageAtTheDoor@Gmail.Com.
Gary: And I'm Gary.
Maria: Welcome to our Big Green Egg Blog!
Gary: Maria is a little shy, so I'll go ahead and tell you a bit about what we are trying to do here. As you can see from our description in the "About Me" section of our blog, we are really just two grown up kids who love our toys. Some of them strike such a chord with us that we want to tell everyone else about them too. That's why we started our blog A Package at the Door http://apackageatthedoor.blogspot.com/
You can see below our post on why we love the Big Green Egg. OK, so we could stop there, but where would be the fun in that? So, we thought, why not give the "Egg" a blog of it's own and let the whole community of Big Green Eggers join in on the love-fest? We could all have fun and maybe learn a thing or two from each other in the process.
Maria: It's true, I am a little shy, but I also like to have fun and share my toys! We've been intrigued by the Big Green Egg ever since we first researched it and then bought it. But as we've gotten to know it better, and use it, we've also had some questions. Even though we are "older" kids and did not grow up with the internet like our nieces and nephews have, we always turn to the internet first for answers to our questions. And that's what we did when we got our Egg. What recipe should we try? How do we get the temperature back up after adding wood chips? Can you really bake a pie on an egg (ok, I'll admit, that was my question, not Gary's!)? So, we hope by creating this Egging community we can share ideas, ask and answer questions and just have some fun!
Gary: Pie on the egg?!! Well, you have my attention. I love pie! Actually, that's one of the reasons that the big green egg caught our fancy in the first place. I mean, who would ever think of using one of those other grills as an oven?
Maria: So glad you like the pie idea, dear! It's summer, so maybe a nice peach pie would be just the thing. Yum! I can almost taste the juicy filling and the crust with a hint of wood chip flavor. But, yes, a lot of what attracted us to the Big Green Egg is its versatility. You can grill your steaks, ribs and chicken, but you can also bake a pie, make a pizza, and fire the temperatures high enough so that it imitates a tandoor. We haven't tried tandoori chicken yet, but it's on the list! And the ceramic is sturdy enough to hold up even in extreme temperatures of heat and cold. We don't get snow where we live, but it's nice to know we could even grill in the snow if we had to! Plus, you know, it's so pretty....
Gary: Ah yes, it more than passes the Maria "cute" test. Well, you know why we love the Big Green Egg. Post a comment here and tell us why you love the Big Green Egg. And if you have an idea for an article you would like to post on this site and share with others, please e-mail us at APackageAtTheDoor@Gmail.Com.
Saturday, July 16, 2011
Why We Love the Big Green Egg
Gary: It's summer, the weather is warm and barbecues are fun. I have nothing against gas grills and Weber kettles, but a Big Green Egg, well - it is just in a different dimension! Not only does it look cool, it is one serious piece of cooking hardware that allows you to smoke foods at low temperatures or sear them at really high temperatures. And it uses lump charcoal-slower burning and more aesthetically pleasing then the standard stuff you by in the store.
Maria: I remember when we were looking for a new grill and we came across the Big Green Egg. We both thought, "how cool!" I couldn't wait to "meet" one in real life, and when we did it was love at first sight. The basic design goes back to the ancient Japanese kamado. This type of clay oven grill apparently came to the attention of Americans after World War II. We were intrigued by it not just because of its looks - beautiful dark green color, thick clay walls and round shape - but also because, as Gary mentioned, it uses lump coal rather than briquettes. The pros and cons of one over the other is a hotly debated topic, but for us is was a definite plus.
Gary: It's also fun to be able to use wood chips and smoke food. Our Pecan smoked turkey was a big hit a Christmas dinner a couple of years ago and alder smoked salmon - yum!
Maria: Gary and I took a walk this lovely warm evening, and the scent of a neighbor's smoking wood chips came wafting through the air. I can't wait for the 4th of July two days from now! We are planning to fire up our Big Green Egg and grill something delicious!
Maria: I remember when we were looking for a new grill and we came across the Big Green Egg. We both thought, "how cool!" I couldn't wait to "meet" one in real life, and when we did it was love at first sight. The basic design goes back to the ancient Japanese kamado. This type of clay oven grill apparently came to the attention of Americans after World War II. We were intrigued by it not just because of its looks - beautiful dark green color, thick clay walls and round shape - but also because, as Gary mentioned, it uses lump coal rather than briquettes. The pros and cons of one over the other is a hotly debated topic, but for us is was a definite plus.
Gary: It's also fun to be able to use wood chips and smoke food. Our Pecan smoked turkey was a big hit a Christmas dinner a couple of years ago and alder smoked salmon - yum!
Maria: Gary and I took a walk this lovely warm evening, and the scent of a neighbor's smoking wood chips came wafting through the air. I can't wait for the 4th of July two days from now! We are planning to fire up our Big Green Egg and grill something delicious!
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