Being in the mountains is part of it but this is the worst winter we've had since we moved here 21 years ago. Cold, damp and windy almost every day.It is comforting to hear someone from AZ complain about the weather.
Finally, a use for a side burner.
Yup. Fat and paper towels work well with fresh coal yet I have had challenges getting a consistent start when it is coal I've cooked on already.I’ve been using the three (small) paper towel and bacon grease technique and am completely sold on it!