Recently my friend Hank was saying that Lobster is Cheap Now. Apparently there has been a good year harvesting Maine Lobster while demand has been at a recent low. This means a glut of Lobster on the Market so if you are so inclined, now is the time to buy.

No sooner had a read this posting than I got an email from the fine folks over at Red Lobster talking about grilling Rock Lobster. Now, I've know for years that grilling is the way to cook lobster. You get the high intense heat you need to get it cooked quickly with all the flavor of the grill. Fortunately for us Red Lobster has offered up some videos and a recipe so you can do it too.

Videos:
Wood Grilling Seafood at Home, Part 1

Wood Grilling Seafood at Home, Part 2

Recipe:
Grilled Rock Lobster

Photo: Red Lobster

I've been getting a lot of feedback from people saying that they have been getting some pretty good deals for grills, smokers and other cookers. With the state of the economy and many stores seeing a decline in sales a lot of inventory has been left behind (including 2008 products in many places). I've heard of Orion Cookers going for as little as $34USD at Home Depot Stores and gas grills being sold at half their original price.

While this may be bad for stores (particularly the big box stores) it is good for you. If you are still in the market for a new grill or smoker now is the time to get out there and shop, and don't be afraid to haggle. Depending on where you live and what the inventories look like you might be able to get a great deal. If you do, hit the comment link below and tell us about it.

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Last weeks question asked what you cook for the big cookouts of the years. You know, the stuff you throw on the grill or in the smoker when you have family and friends over for the big party (the impress the guest food). So this week I thought I would ask you about the foods you cook when it's just you and the people who live at your address, the typically stuff. So, generally:

POLL: What do you cook for the little cookouts?
1) Brisket
2) Burgers and Dogs
3) Chicken
4) Fish and Seafood
5) Pulled Pork
6) Ribs
7) Rotisserie Roasts
8) Steaks and Chops
9) Veggies
10) Other (Please Specify in the Comments)

Recently the mailman brought me the latest thing from Barber Foods. Chicken patties the size of a hamburger patty designed for the grill (cleverly called chicken grillables) and the bun. Being billed as a healthy alternative to frozen burger patties I was naturally skeptical. Dry and flavorless I figured, but always willing to try most anything.

So on the grill they go. I cooked them the same I would a burger patty, hot and fast, and without any additional seasonings. These grilled up just like any preformed, frozen patty. When cooked through I pulled the chicken patties off the grill. I dressed one up just like I would a burger and another one I cut up for taste testing.

What I found was that these patties were not dry and actually tasted like chicken. On the bun with lettuce, tomatoes, mayo and mustard they tasted very much like a burger.

Chicken Grillables sell in packs of 4 for between $7USD and $8USD at a variety of outlets. If you are looking for a quick meal solution that you can throw on the grill, while also trying to cook up something a little healthier then I would recommend these.

Photo: Barber Foods.