I’ve frequently used this space on the internet to soapbox about things that are mostly unimportant to everyone else, the most prevalent of which is the difference between a cookout and barbeque (a cookout is when you cook foods like hotdogs, hamburgers, grilled chicken outdoors. Barbeque is a noun). It’s been my mission over the past so many years in Maryland to stop people calling making hotdogs a “barbeque.” It’s just not. It’s a cookout.
The moral of the story, of course, is that tomorrow is my birthday and I’m having a cookout. A real life, hamburgers and sausages on the grill, cookout. With beer sangria and friends and family and hot July weather and sprinklers on and fun. I’m so excited, I can’t wait to grill everything from potato chips to atomic sausage. Happy July!
Grilled Potato Chips
3-6 yukon gold potatoes
Olive oil
Salt & Pepper
Slice your potatoes into 1/4″ chips. Brush olive oil on both sides and sprinkle with salt & pepper. Grill 2-3 minutes on each side, so crispy but not overcooked. Enjoy!
I can not agree with you more! Being from NC and living in Utah it drives me crazy when people say they have having a bbq!
I love the simplicity of this recipe and can’t wait to try it!
Cookout is a noun just like barbeque. Who truly cares, if the term is used incorrectly, does it really make a difference at the end of the day? To be so indignatious that you feel you must try and differentiate is a joke, (oh by the way, you didn’t differentiate) just like the primitive recipes on this blog, I guess feeble insecurity is a North Carolina trait.
I’m sorry you feel that way. I wrote more about my opinions on the subject here: http://biscuitsandsuch.com/2010/09/20/eastern-north-carolina-barbeque/ but they’re just that, opinions.
This recipe looks amazing. Hope your cookout was a success!
And David, I think you meant “indignant”… And she has every right to be. Also, you can feel free to just not read this blog, you know. You don’t need to be a jerk.
I always want to read food blogs online because i love to munch foods. My motto in life is that “i live to eat” that is why i love food so much. :,.,,
Thanks again
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