April 2012 Newsletter

April 2012 Newsletter
Like Us On Facebook!    Click on the Facebook logo here and click the 'Like' icon on our Facebook page. Get updates and information on your favorite fireplace and grill shop. We will also be posting deals, recipes and tech support on the page. Or use the page for any questions or comments you may have. We love to hear from you! Gadget of The Month    Bear Paws are the latest and greatest gadget for the BBQ guru in you! These are durable 'claws' that take the hard work out of shredding, gripping and holding your BBQ meats. These things are cool, let me tell you. And, as is always important to us, these are Made in the USA.	Time to Make The Tough Choice    It's officially Spring... no matter what the thermometer said back in February, it's Spring.     This means it's time to uncover that grill or smoker and start to assess it's needs, whether it be a fresh set of cook grids (because you got enough iron in your diet from the old set) or a new burner system that 'actually cooks my food.'     A lot of people ask me how you know when it's time to replace that old tired friend for a new buddy. Sometimes, as is the case in this picture, there is an easy answer. In other cases it may not be so clear. Here are a few things to take into consideration when faced with such an issue. What kind of shape is the body of the grill in?While guts can be acquired, most bodily components are not easy to attain on older grill models. One way to check is to give the grill a good shake and check out the loose areas. Then decide whether it's as simple of a fix as tightening a bolt or if the part is rotting. If it's the latter, time to start shopping. What is the value of my grill versus the new one I'm looking at? Many times people throw away grills when all that is needed is replacement parts (burners, cook grids, etc.). Sometimes these grills are high-end models that get replaced by bargain basement cheapos that are more likely to die this summer in the wind than last an entire year. What a shame. This is like junking your Ferrari because it needed tires and buying some no-name sedan. So sad. Will I get the value out of replacement parts before my grill dies? In a lot of cases this is tougher to figure out. That's where we come in. Time to ask the experts. Make a list of the things necessary to get the grill back up and running along with any problem areas you may see (a picture can help with this). Take this list and your make and model and give the question to one of our specialists. We can help lighten the burden of making a $200.00 gamble. No fresh parts should go in the trash due to lack of inspection! Do I even like the grill I have? Like any bad relationship, realizing when it's time to sever ties can sometimes be blocked by blind loyalty or stubborn devotion. You deserve better, realize this. There are many grilled fish in the sea.... I think I derailed for a moment. Anyway, ditch that zero, let us play matchmaker and introduce you to that backyard hero you deserve. It's not you, it's it.     Hope this helps. There are probably some points I missed, and should that be the case we would love to hear from you. Tell us your about your nightmare grill relationships and BBQ breakups on Facebook. We'd love to hear them!      We Got an App for That     I know what you are thinking....     'I soooo wish there was an easy to use app where I could get all my Specialty Gas House information!!!!'     Ok, so I may not have my finger on the pulse of the general public yet, but this app is pretty cool!     If you have a smart phone, you can scan the code below to download the official Specialty Gas House App. This links you directly to our Facebook, YouTube and Twitter feeds, email, phone and events calendar. It also, and I really like this one, has a quick link to Google maps for those of you who have trouble finding us.     The download is , of course, free and it will help you keep up with deals, events, tips, tricks, just about everything that is going down at your favorite little gas grill and fireplace shop. Here is the QR scan code:                                               Bacon Bomb Explosion Recipe: 2lbs.of Thick Sliced Bacon 3-4lbs.of Ground Pork (or Pork Sausage) Pork Rub Your favorite Barbecue Sauce Bell Peppers Onion Shredded Cheese     This is a Pork and Bacon recipe easily done on a basic backyard BBQ grill.     Use Pork Sausage meat, or season your own Ground Pork. Flatten the Ground Pork into a 1 inch thick rectangle as shown. Sprinkle the top with Pork Rub and then add cut-up veggie's. Mop on some sauce. Now add some shredded cheese. Roll the pork into a loaf. Arrange the bacon using a basket weave design as shown. Now wrap the Pork in the Bacon weave. Place the Bacon Bomb opposite the hot coals, add some hardwood for a light smoke, cover the grill and cook for about 3-4 hours at 225-275f, or until the internal temp of the loaf reaches 165f. Occasionally mop with your favorite sauce. Remove and slice to order.
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