Charcoal or gas. Both give excellent results, so choose the one that best suits your style of cooking.

I'd love to visit Thailand just for the street food and the energy of a city like Bangkok.

I love the culture of grilling. It creates an atmosphere that is festive but casual.

It is very important that when you put something on the grill, you leave it in place to cook. If you move it around too quickly, chances are it is going to stick.

When people pile seven things onto one burger, it drives me nuts!

Don't underestimate the importance of having enough room to work. Grilling is much more relaxing when you are not trying to juggle a whole collection of plates and bowls as you do it. If your grill doesn't have enough workspace - and they almost never do - set up a table right next to your grill.

I love using gas grills because they are easier to heat and it's much easier to control the flames with a gas grill than with a charcoal fire. Grilling is not just about lighting a fire.