293486 Mon Jul 14 23:49:47 -0700 2003 6 27 General Chowhounding Topics 0 1606111 While shopping in Border's book store for some music book bargains, I ran into this book in the aisle. I took a very quick look at it, but had to move on. Have any of you seen this? Is it worth buying? My tiny gas grill could use a little education from its amateur cook... Mon Jul 14 23:49:47 -0700 2003 0 bunnyr 1 1606206 I have Webers big book of grilling and the Barbeque Bible by Steven Raichlin. Both are excellent. Tue Jul 15 18:40:07 -0700 2003 1606111 0 Bung 1 1606332 Definitely go with the Barbecue Bible instead. It's outstanding. Thu Jul 17 07:57:48 -0700 2003 1606111 0 Terrie H. 2 1606468 Barbecueing ain't the same as grilling, by any means. Barbecueing is slow smoking and cooking meat for very long periods over wood or wood chips with various things like sauce or mops or rubs or "Nekkid" (= nothing put on the meat). Grilling is just what it says - cooking food on some sort of grill rack over a heat source of some sort, usually charcoal. If the Barbecue Bible is about grilling, it's just one more indication of the decline of culinary civilization, which depends heavily on the accuracy of it's terminology. Thus spake Zarathustra. Fri Jul 18 07:44:35 -0700 2003 1606332 0 Sandy 3 1606483 OK Zarathustra, but really, I wasn't looking for a recommendation for a beginners book on grilling or barbecuing. I was just wondering if anyone had read the "Grilling for Dummies" book and if it was any good. The other books recommended are actually in our local library, and I have used a recipe or two occasionally. Fri Jul 18 13:00:40 -0700 2003 1606468 0 bunnyr 1 1606381 I'd recommend another Steve Raichlin book, How to Grill. It's the best book for beginners, I think, because of the wonderful recipes, color photographs (lots!!), and detailed instructions. Link: http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/0761120149/qid=1058460839/sr=8-1/ref=sr_8_1/103-4367455-7307058?v=glance&s=books&n=507846 Thu Jul 17 12:55:12 -0700 2003 1606111 0 Nancy Berry 2 1606789 I second the Raichlin book. It's very easy to follow, and the recipies are fantastic - not fussy and not difficult. Everything I've made (including the prime rib, which I fed to my in-laws for Christmas dinner this year) has been great. Tue Jul 22 11:57:03 -0700 2003 1606381 0 Anselm