Comments on: The Barbecue

By: Tim

Tim — Wed, 01 Dec 2010 15:42:55 +0000

Hey Jennifer, thanks for the nice message and for the update. We were recently wondering about this, so I am glad you gave it a try. Thanks for the advice, I love vinegar more than the average person (I gladly will drink some) and so it makes sense that you want to be careful with the flavoring here. Keep us posted if you try again!

By: Jennifer

Jennifer — Wed, 01 Dec 2010 14:43:45 +0000

Hi,
First, I love your blog. Longtime reader, first-time commenter — because I finally made these potatoes (inside)! And while they were delish, they were almost too vinegary, which I attribute to maybe soaking too long in the vinegar after boiling. But they’re totally doable; I grilled them on my two-burner stovetop grill. I think next time, I’ll soak for less time and maybe add some water to the vinegar when I boil them.

Thanks for the great idea!

By: Pncool

Pncool — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 01:39:34 +0000

Before commenting on the recipe, I must say that your site is very impressive ! Now for the Chicken kebabs, they definitely seem to be delicious. I am always on a lookout for simple marinades for BBQing and this is just one of the kind. Will definitely try it out.

By: Sprouted Kitchen

Sprouted Kitchen — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 20:50:14 +0000

this picture makes me happy. All the grill marks on the kebabs, perfection!

By: katie

katie — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 18:03:22 +0000

these types of potatoes are super easy to make in the oven — no boiling necessary! i thin slice a baking potato, brush both sides with olive oil, season with sea salt and place them on a lightly greased baking sheet in a 425 degree oven. let them bake until the tops turn golden brown, then flip and turn the broiler on for extra crispiness. i put a little more salt and toss with fresh chives. soo much better than potato chips!

sorry to be late on this, but i just discovered your blog from design sponge and it’s wonderful! i can’t wait to try using the vinegar, mm.

By: Heather J

Heather J — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 19:57:07 +0000

Okay, the food looks great. But can I say, the camera work with the spoon reflection is nothing less than brilliant. A true artist, you are, Tim. But you already knew that.

By: Tim

Tim — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 16:25:16 +0000

Glad to hear you liked the recipes!

By: Red

Red — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 15:28:33 +0000

Just made this last night – the chicken was delicious and amazingly tender. Marinating for a long time really made the difference. I messed up on the potatoes and some of them were cooked too much and some not enough (and some fell into the coals). But the 50% I was able to salvage was delicious!

By: kelly

kelly — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 11:29:20 +0000

oh i know how you feel about grilling! i miss it so much! those potatoes look tasty!

By: Emily

Emily — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 18:14:10 +0000

Mmmm. Those “potato chips” look divine! Looking forward to giving them a try!

By: Lisa (dinner party)

Lisa (dinner party) — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 20:09:07 +0000

Hmm…maybe the potatoes would work on a grill pan? They look delicious, but I’m grill-less.

By: Kaitlyn

Kaitlyn — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 15:30:57 +0000

I am definitely one of those unlucky city dwellers without outdoor space for grilling. But its so nice to have friends and family who do, it’s definitely the best part of summer! The potatoes and kebabs look so delicious!

By: laura

laura — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 19:26:21 +0000

Those grilled potatoes sound perfect! Definitely on the menu for July 4 backyard cook-out.

By: kickpleat

kickpleat — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 18:03:44 +0000

Vinegared potatoes? Oh man, I’m trying that soon! They sound amazing.

By: The Duo Dishes

The Duo Dishes — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 16:47:54 +0000

Oh the grill! This is what we’ll be doing over the weekend. Why is it that a grill party can incite such joy in the heart? We’d love to try those potatoes.

By: Tim

Tim — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 16:19:57 +0000

Oh, Dawn, I know. I felt bad about the lighter fluid but since we have no grill or outdoor space it didn’t seem worth buying a chimney for a one-time bbq. Please forgive me!

By: Dawn in CA

Dawn in CA — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 16:11:32 +0000

I am definitely going to try those potatoes this weekend. Just the thought of them is making me drool. But… Tim. Oh, Tim. Lighter fluid? Seriously? (Shakes head and makes little clucking noises.) I implore you, please don’t ever use that stuff again. Instead, get yourself the most wondrous of BBQ tools – the charcoal chimney starter. Under 20 bucks. Amazing. The best money you’ll ever spend for outdoor grilling. You can thank me by inviting me to your next BBQ party. ;)

By: Paige

Paige — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 15:09:22 +0000

those potatoes look amazing! and so simple!

By: unconfidentialcook.com

unconfidentialcook.com — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 15:00:51 +0000

THose are some good lookin’ kabobs, and I’m so interested in the idea of boiling the potatoes in vinegar. I’m going to ask my grill man to give that a try.

By: Whitney

Whitney — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 02:48:11 +0000

Man oh man those potatoes sound brilliant. I have a weakness for salt and vinegar Lays (as in I can’t keep a bag for more than a few days so I have to stop buying them).

I decided that my balcony is better served by an herb container garden than a grill but I really do miss a good summer BBQ. Your’s looked FANTASTIC.

Hooray for summer!!! (finally)