Why Does Every Disagreement Have to Be a War? Apples and Oranges

I'm sure y'all have heard about the war on women, and the war on men, and the battle between the sexes. 

Now, via Instapundit.com I see there are the grill wars. 

It’s a beautiful day. The family’s in attendance, side dishes and beer in tow. Your sister-in-law brought a trunk full of Super Soakers. It’s BBQ time. Time to kick back in the yard and fire up the … stove?

Hmm, that doesn’t sound terribly exciting, does it? But that’s basically what you’re doing when you cook out on a gas grill, which is powered by the same largely flavorless fuel as your kitchen stove.

True fact: Cooking on a gas grill is more convenient than cooking with charcoal.
It’s also a lot less special. And, scientifically speaking, it creates less flavorful food.

As it happens, it is a beautiful day here on the Farm and Mr. Big Food has fired up one of his large oil drum grills.

Charcoal, mesquite and apple wood

Leaks, celery, onion and oranges in the water pan

Look at that flavorful smoke!

You can't do apple wood and oranges on a gas grill.

That said, Mr. Big Food knows there's a time and a place for gas.

(If you'd prefer to not see a photo of Mr. Big Food and a whole pig on a pig cooker, please do not click to read more.)