A Backyard Lifestyle Blog
All from my backyard outdoor kitchen, here are reviews of products I have tried and what I liked or disliked about them.
Hope they are helpful.
As a long-time owner, I’ve had my trusty Kamado Grill for about six or seven years now. Two years ago, I decided to build a platform for it. I wanted something sturdy and solid to support my heavy grill. Initially, the grill came with a cart with wheels, but that setup wasn’t ideal for my … Read more
If you’re considering a new type of grill brush, consider making the switch to a coil brush. It’s a small change that can make a big difference in your grilling experience. My Experience with Old Brushes I used to rely on standard grill brushes, but I always had issues with bristles falling out over time. … Read more
Review of Kamado Fire Starters Nothing is going to happen with a charcoal smoker until you get those coals lit. It may be a small thing, but when you are in the rain or it is a very windy day, something as small as starting the fire can turn into a real pain in the … Read more
I purchased a Ravenna Grill Cover about 3 years ago and it still works great. Durable, waterproof and still looks good. Here I am review what I thought was a great fit for my Kamado. A great grill cover for my Kamado Joe A few years ago I bought one of these Ravenna grill covers … Read more
Purchased this in 2019, I recently did a review of how well this product held up and how great it works. If you use your Kamado as a smoker, this will make the cooking experience far better for years to come. The ash basket improves air flow especially during long cooks. A lot of people … Read more
I purchased a rib stand for my Kamado so I could cook 3 racks at the same time. As much as I like my Kamado, space can be an issue when you are doing a larger cook. Turned out these worked just fine. Kept air flowing in between. If you have to make ribs on … Read more
Having built my outdoor kitchen, I wanted to share the stainless steel drawers I installed and how good they look. The movement is smooth and effortless and and has plenty of room for storing items. I went ahead and built myself an outdoor kitchen and no, I’ve never done one of these before. Let me … Read more