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Along with being the best culinary instructor, ever, Alton Brown has also introduced me better cooking equipment. One of the best pieces of equipment he ever mentioned on Good Eats wasn't for the kitchen but for the grill. The charcoal chimney starter has to be one of the top 5 best items ever recommended by AB.

I had no idea such a thing existed. When I was looking to buy one, there was only one place I could find it. Now I see them everywhere.

My poor starter is so rusty now, been with me for about 7 summers. It probably should be put out of its misery but it usually makes it through one more grilling season. I love it. Love it so much, I even put in my grand losing Dear FN Grilling video.

So on this bone-chilling, winter's day, I'm looking at this picture from a much warmer and sunnier day. A day when I could fire up the grill.