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Growing Pains: What's been going on at Green Smoke these past few months

Growing Pains: What's been going on at Green Smoke these past few months

  Have you ever planned a party and weren't sure how many people were going to show up? Yeah, that's kind of how we felt when we started Green Smoke Trading Company last fall. We had some fun shirts that we knew grillers, smokers and outdoor cooks like us would love, but would they sell? Well, thanks to you they sold. And then we sold some more. Fast forward to this summer, and we are having one hell of a party. To make room for all of our new friends, we've had to make a few changes, but the smoke...


10 Valentine Gifts for Grillers and Smokers

10 Valentine Gifts for Grillers and Smokers

Valentine's Day is just a few weeks away. Have you found the perfect gift for your griller or smoker sweetheart? Yeah, we didn't think so... We've rounded up ten of our favorite gift ideas for guys and girls who love to grill, smoke and cook outdoors. 1. Instant Read Cooking Thermometer | $15.97 What better way to tell someone you think they're "hot" than with a meat thermometer? A great little gadget that's inexpensive and easy to use - whether you're cooking on a Big Green Egg or roasting a turkey in the oven. 2. Don't Go Bacon My Heart...


Kicking Ash with my Kick Ash Basket

Kicking Ash with my Kick Ash Basket

I am sure everyone has figured out by now that I love my Big Green Egg.  As all eggheads know, accessories are a part of being a Big Green Egg owner.  By far, my favorite accessory is my Kick Ash Basket.  The Kick Ash Basket allows me to be more efficient and get to rollin’ smoke as quick as possible.   If I am going to re-use my charcoal in my egg, I simply grab the handles and shake the Kick Ash Basket.  All of the burnt ash ends up in the bottom of the egg.  This allows the egg...