Does your evening prep/cook routine change with the arrival of Standard time?

lousubcap

I adjust to the earlier arrival of darkness (with more lighting) but still generally plan for grocery consumption around the 8 PM hour (as has been the case for many years).  Others? 

Mattman3969

Today has F'd me up!!  On vaca last week in Gulf Shores then come back to time change.  It ain't good on the body.  

As for the question I just turn on the Weber handle lights and continue as normal.  

NPHuskerFL

No. Woke up at 0430...internal clock at 0530. Picked up our Son from work (he typically drives himself but, did back to bank shifts so felt this would be safer for him).  Then a complete gut and clean of my work van. Back home. Organized lanai. Lit egg. Baked bread...2 loaves. Egging 10# of wangs now. Very productive day. 

lousubcap

@Mattman3969 - agree, those Weber handle lights are great.  Big fan here.  Too bad BGE changed the handle spacing so they don't fit with the newer design.  

Mattman3969

I know what you mean Cap.  I had to retrofit the new bands when I replaced them on my large.  

Carolina Q

Doesn't matter. I don't remember the last time I cooked or ate dinner before it was dark. Twilight at best. I always put it off cuz I don't like DOING it! That way even before I retired. Now it's worse. Woke up this morning at about 3. Wide awake so I made coffee and stayed up.

It's 6:12 right now, pitch dark outside. I just finished pressure cooking some kale, getting ready to roast acorn squash with butter and garlic. (Never had it that way.) Serving with egged chicken thighs from last night.

Watching the boys play the chefs right now. Probably fall asleep by halftime. Maybe I will have finished eating.

epcotisbest

Carolina Q said:

Doesn't matter. I don't remember the last time I cooked or ate dinner before it was dark. Twilight at best. I always put it off cuz I don't like DOING it! That way even before I retired. Now it's worse. Woke up this morning at about 3. Wide awake so I made coffee and stayed up.

It's 6:12 right now, pitch dark outside. I just finished pressure cooking some kale, getting ready to roast acorn squash with butter and garlic. (Never had it that way.) Serving with egged chicken thighs from last night.

Watching the boys play the chefs right now. Probably fall asleep by halftime. Maybe I will have finished eating.

6:12?

epcotisbest

I tend to cook way less during the week when it is already dark when I get home. Yes, I know I could add lights and cook on, but that is just me. During the winter it is way more weekend then weekday cooks. Now, I will still cook some during the week, but just not as often.

bucky925

I cook/grill more in the winter months (middle of NC here) than I do in the summer.  In the summer the sun hits my deck from 10am till dark thirty and it's freeking hot.  I would rather grill in a snowstorm than 95 deg. heat any day.  

So saying all that no. 

Mattman3969

Gotta agree with you on grilling/smokin in a snow storm.  I truly enjoy a big hunk of beef and/or pork on the egg while the flakes are coming down 

northGAcock

I make changes (menu, time etc) based on weather temps rather than time change. I prefer the longer days but not a big influence for me.

Legume

Probably eat a little earlier and switch to brown liquor a little earlier.

Ozzie_Isaac

What is this daylight savings time you speak of?

lousubcap

@Ozzie_Isaac - perhaps we could appreciate your post if somewhere you were to ID  your time-zone location...  
Edit: forum police remuneration is a few months short...  Just PM me for the details to make it right. 

Focker

Beer and pop stays crispy cold on the outdoor walk-in patio table.  Weber lights are equipped on all eggs.

When it's really cold, bourbon and scotch are fuel.  Trusty, crusty, Carhartt cooking hoody a must. 

SciAggie

I would say the routine doesn’t change much. Our work schedules and therefore our cooking schedules are ridiculously predictable. What we cook tends to change, but that’s a response to the weather. I get fewer pics because the outdoor lighting isn’t great for good photos. 

yljkt

I try to prep the egg in the morning on my way out as long as I didn't use it the night before. Sweep it out, fresh lump, starter cube, clean off the grate. Saves a few minutes. Got outside light at table so can do it whenever.  

blasting

We don't change time in AZ.  Patio is fairly well lit, and I've got a couple new lights to add over the grilling area.  

johnnyp

i need a better grill light.  I hate trying to work in the dark

WeberWho

Mattman3969 said:

Gotta agree with you on grilling/smokin in a snow storm.  I truly enjoy a big hunk of beef and/or pork on the egg while the flakes are coming down 

I agree. Something about the cold crisp air and smoke in the middle of winter here in MN makes it enjoyable. I'd almost prefer to smoke/grill in the winter. Maybe it just reminds me of summer and nicer days

tarheelmatt

johnnyp said:

i need a better grill light.  I hate trying to work in the dark

Johnny, have you tried that light from the swag bag from Eggtoberfest?  It's a really nice light.  Wouldn't use it to light up your whole area, but makes it nice for stuff in and around the grill. 

BikerBob

It was already getting close to dark by 7:00 anyway. Carry a flashlight.

DoubleEgger

johnnyp said:

i need a better grill light.  I hate trying to work in the dark

That eggfest one works in a pinch. 

EDIT: just saw Matt's post. Agree with him...

1voyager

I don't alter schedule due to the time change. Same with the weather. Three feet of snow? Bring it on. 

fishlessman

i rarely cook at night, night here is at 4:31 tonight this new england time zone really #%&#$

sheetmetalpete