Hola Grilling Friends!
Now most of you were probably thinking I was M.I.A. the last few weeks but the truth is that I have been busy behind the scenes getting prepped for what is certainly going to be an exciting year in 2010 as it relates to the "grilled to obsession" lifestyle and "Grateful Griller" concept. I have also been putting the finishing touches on 24 additional stories for the blog that will certainly keep you all entertained and up to speed on the latest goings on in the ceramic cooking world with the latest gossip from the grill from all four corners of the universe!
First, some business to take care of and hints as to my plans for the coming high season! Its official that "The Grateful Griller" will be producing and selling the brand new "GTO" Modular Table out to other retailers across Canada who sell cookers like the BGE and Primo for the first time since I launched my brand back in May 2008. I took the decision to crawl before walking and start by marketing one style/design of table that will work and fit all existing ceramic cookers on the market today. Its contemporary yet slightly industrial design features will fit nicely onto virtually any deck environment and the Eastern white cedar is bound to turn heads! Pricing will come in at $450 CDN. currency with a grill package or $550 on its own. Stay tuned for further details on this and more table news in the coming weeks!
The new "Grateful Griller" revamped website will be up and running by mid March with some very cool new features and info on yours truly and helpful tips to inspire those who are contemplating a "walk on the wild side" with natural lump charcoal cooking! For the record I've always loved Lou Reed, had to throw that in there, LOL!
2010 will also see the official premier launch of the "The Grateful Griller", "GTO" Party Experience! Now, although I have been throwing down these parties for the last couple of years for anywhere from 5 to 100 people I have been doing it under the radar, so to speak, and haven't advertised it whatsoever! Well my grilling comrades, the cat's outta the bag! The Grateful One will be cruising the country side with a brand new fully loaded and grilled out, a.k.a. customized, event trailer which will be at each and every gig that yours truly is at, so, when you see it coming rest assured the party's not far away!
Some of you are probably curious about this blog post's title, right? Right! Well, let me explain. Anyone who knows me well knows that I love music and its been an integral part of my life for as long as I can remember and a big part of the inspiration I get to keep telling my story to those who want to listen or who are just slightly intrigued and interested about my concept. I also like to listen to my music loud almost all the time and then it hit me the other day while on a long ski in the Gatineau Park. There I was skiing along to "IronMan" by the late and great Black Sabbath, dark lords of metal mayhem in their day and twelve hours later and after more skiing with my daughter, I was couch surfing to one of Beethoven's epic concerto's which literally put me to sleep until morning. When I woke the next day I thought to myself how cool it was that much like my diverse tastes in music so too are the diverse types of people I get to deal with all the time. No two parties are ever the same and my clientele along with the backdrops for these celebration's are ever changing, hence, the excitement of it all!
I have thrown parties for young people, middle aged people and elderly people since I started this concept and thanks to my clients I have been able to hone my skill at being completely tuned into the tone that my client's expect and desire and then thanks to food and fire alchemy takes over and allows me the opportunity to leave my clients with lasting memories of a truly unique experience that they will talk about for years to come!
So my friends, if you are entertaining thoughts of throwing an anniversary party, wedding party, birthday, stag, stagette, retirement, or street party and you want to experience something new and unique give the "Grateful Griller" a call to discuss your needs and be confident that from Beethoven to Black Sabbath the Griller has you covered all the way!
Stay tuned for further updates from the "GTO" corner on new friends of "The Grateful Griller" and exciting upcoming announcements in and around the Nation's Capitol in 2010 and whatever you do remember my favorite four grilling commandments, Food, Family, Friends, Music! It's that simple!
Feed the fire, and the desire to take it higher.......
The Grateful One
