Texas is arguably the state with the most compelling shape. It has plenty of visual interest, with a good balance of rectangular forms and meandering river-bend/ocean coastline curves. My readers may recall that when I visited Lubbock for the first time, I was pleasantly surprised by the hotel's Texas-shaped waffle iron. In that tradition, these state-shaped grills greet visitors to Texas at the highway rest stops:
I am not a big BBQ person, but I am curious about how an experienced grill master could make use of the different parts of the state. Does the panhandle produce more heat? Is the Houston area ideal for grilling sausage? I can understand why the grill is chained down. Even the most honest among us would be tempted.Meanwhile, there's also this:
When I stopped at this place to buy gas, I initially mis-read the sign as "Lizards". Of course, they might serve those as well.
When I stopped at this place to buy gas, I initially mis-read the sign as "Lizards". Of course, they might serve those as well.
2 comments:
I knew Lubbock would be good for this blog, and I haven't been disappointed yet...
How can one properly grill a 4 lb steak on a bbq shaped like texas?
it would be cool to put something really huge on the grill and 'brand' it with texas grill marks.
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