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Now you're cookin'Jul 05, 2011 (McClatchy Newspapers - McClatchy-Tribune News Service via COMTEX) -- It's never too late to conquer the grill with a few must-have accessories. SCOUR POWER Every great meal starts with a clean work surface, and the Grand Grill Daddy cleaning brush will make any grill gleam. The sleek brushed metal wand utilizes the power of steam to melt away baked-on food and grease _ simply flip the switch and scrub in style. $59.95, Williams-Sonoma. GO BIG Be the boss of any meal with the Summit E-620 Grill from Weber. It's loaded with features, including six stainless steel burners with individual ignition systems, a side burner, precision temperature control and more than 800 square inches of cooking space. $1,829, BBQ Outfitter, www.bbqoutfitters.com. WELL-ROUNDED CHEF With a 30-inch diameter ceramic-clad steel cooktop, the Evo Professional Elite Wheeled Cart is a griller's dream. Evo technology allows for varying temperatures, ranging from 225 to 700 degrees. The cart operates on either propane or natural gas and ignites with a push button. $3,195, www.evoamerica.com. FIRE STARTER Ignite any grill in an instant with the Looftlighter. This butanefree gadget lights charcoal within 60 seconds using a 1,250- degree airstream. Just plug it into an electrical socket and you're barbecue-ready. $89.99, www.bbqoutfitters.com. BURNING SENSATION Add instant ambience to any patio with the Tempest Table Top Torch. It's also a guaranteed conversation starter, and with its gel fueled, on/off switch operation, you won't be stuck with prep work or cleanup. $325, www.bbqoutfitters.com ___ (c) 2011, Fort Worth Star-Telegram. Visit the Star-Telegram on the World Wide Web at http://www.star-telegram.com. Distributed by McClatchy-Tribune Information Services. _____ TO SUBSCRIBE TO TRENDSETTER Items in the Trendsetter package are not included in your MCT News Service subscription. You can subscribe to the Trendsetter package or purchase the items a la carte on MCT Direct at www.mctdirect.com. To subscribe, please call Rick DeChantal at Tribune Media Services at (800) 245-6536 or [email protected]. Outside the United States, call Tribune Media Services International at +1-312-222-4444 or e-mail [email protected]. _____ PHOTOS (from MCT Photo Service, 202-383-6099): For reprints, email [email protected], call 800-374-7985 or 847-635-6550, send a fax to 847-635-6968, or write to The Permissions Group Inc., 1247 Milwaukee Ave., Suite 303, Glenview, IL 60025, USA. |