I Probably Use My Chef's Knives More

One Of The Things That Happens In My House On The Holidays Is After Dessert, We Sit Down To A Very Ambitious Men-versus-women Game Of Trivial Pursuit. It's Brutal. And There's A Trophy.

I Can't Grill Vegetables, Shellfish Or Steaks Without Tongs. Don't Bother With Those Long-handled Grilling Tongs Normally Found In The Bbq Section Of Your Home Store. Get Intimate With Your Grill And Opt For The Regular Stainless Steel Tongs.

I Love Working With Big Flavors Like Chiles And Smoke. Honey Is Perfect For Softening The Edges, Mellowing Them Out A Bit. I Put It In Everything - Vinaigrettes, Soups, Stocks, Salsas, So I'm Always On The Hunt For Great Honey.

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.

Habaneros Have A Great Fruity Flavor, But The Challenge Is That You Have To Deflect The Heat In Order To Taste The Flavor. If You Don't, You're Dead. They Should Really Have A Warning Sign On Them. Deflect The Habanero's Heat By Pairing It With Sweet Food.