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

lousubcap · November 2017

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 · November 2017

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 · November 2017

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 · November 2017

@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 · November 2017

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

Carolina Q · November 2017

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 · November 2017

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 · November 2017

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 · November 2017

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 · November 2017

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 · November 2017

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 · November 2017

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

Ozzie_Isaac · November 2017

What is this daylight savings time you speak of?

lousubcap · November 2017

@Ozzie_Isaac - perhaps we could appreciate your post if somewhere you were to ID your time-zone location...

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Focker · November 2017

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 · November 2017

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 · November 2017

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 · November 2017

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 · November 2017

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

WeberWho · November 2017

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 · November 2017

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.