It really varies with me. I can go from 2-3 times a month to once every 2-3 months. It depends on how busy my weekends are. During the week I will sometimes use the kettle for a quick cook and I did use my mini WSM a couple of weeks ago for 2 chicken breasts. But I do plan on smoking some ribs and a butt this weekend. The wife and kid will be out of town for a few days and I'll need some dinner when I get home from work