Bear-Claw Firelighters for the Seasoned Pyromaniac

Bear Grylls can start a fire with two green two twigs in the rain, but us normal people prefer to do things the easy way:

These KM Firelighters are basically gigantic matches – so big, in fact, that I can’t imagine the fireball and plume of smoke these things emit when scraped against your rough, expendable surface of choice – seriously, each match is so large that you can count the tree rings! They burn for 8 minutes and are bound to get any braai going fast!

Get a pack of 20 here for $60 (about R435).

Braai Tongs Go Digital

These trusty braai tongs have a built-in sensor that let you monitor your meat’s internal temperature on its backlit LCD display:

What’s even more impressive is that they also sound an alarm when your steak is ready, and double as an LED flashlight. The stainless steel tongs have presets for seven types of meat (along with one custom setting), and require two AAA batteries. Go on, find them online somewhere…

Smoke and a Meatball

When I think of meatballs, I remember the classic scene in Lady & the Tramp when the one dog rolls the last meatball over to the other. Cute.

I also think about how I’ve never really loved meatballs, until now. I mean how does a smoked meatball sub sound right about now? Enticing and appetizing right? Well, now you can have tasty flavors on those meatballs by using this Meatball Grill Basket…

It’s from Williams-Sonoma and it holds up to 12 meatballs! Tt has perforated walls to retain the flavors and drain the fat off of beef, chicken, or whatever other meatballs you’re making. With polypropylene handle for easy turning and even cooking it’s a steal at just $50 (about R390)! Get it here and smoke a meatball

Meet the Grillslinger Sport Boet!

It holds everything you’ll need on a convenient tool belt for easy reach. It comes with a pair of speed tongs, a spatula, two lock-and-load washable inserts, and more importantly, a holder for your beer.

It’s the Grillslinger Sport! No more laying down of your grilling tools. And he who holds the tools is The Braai Master.

Get it here for $49 (about R400). Remember, You Can’t Blog (or do anything for that matter) on an Empty Stomach.

South African Braai Etiquette

The Ultimate Braai. Could it Be?

This luxurious outdoor cooking design has me salivating!

Just look at those two gas burners, those stainless steel curves and them exotic wood accents surface-treated with cooked linseed oil.

Did I mention it’s also got a lava rock grill an ollare stone that’s interchangeable with a cast iron plate, steel drawers mounted on automatic closing runners, a hinged stainless steel door to close the rubbish container and and water outlet.

You Can’t Blog on an Empty Stomach

Launching a new blog is a little like preparing a meal. Traditionally you need to organise your host, come up with a name (Thanks Charl!), choose a theme, setup your stats counter and have a clue about what you’re going to be saying before you implement the grand plan.

That way you can spam your mates and have them feel like they’ve just seen Steve Jobs announce the latest iWhatever in person. Wow!

This way (my way) is slightly different….

My new blog, much like this post (which shows you how I create the ultimate steak), will unfold over time. I plan to be broad with my subject matter and will share the steps I will be taking to build a successful (I hope) blog.

In the mean time, enjoy my steak…

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