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Rhubarb is one of the first vegetables to come up in spring. It’s also one of the most fabulous ingredients to cook with charcoal in the Charlie Oven.  The combination...

This blog aims to explain your burning questions about this fuel.  Whether you’re a seasoned charcoal cook or a total charcoal cooking beginner, you’ll learn something new about charcoal.

There are many things to consider before you decide on an outdoor kitchen design that will work best for you and your family.

The ideal Christmas gift for someone who loves to cook, someone who likes to be first with the latest and greatest kit, someone who enjoys entertaining —or even just someone who...

If you're a fan of smoked brisket, then you know that it can be a bit of an art form to get it just right. Luckily, we've compiled a list...

How do you know when your charcoal is ready to cook on?  How to judge the temperature of charcoal. How long should charcoal burn before it's ready?  We've got all...

The perfect way to cook a delicious Turkey this Christmas. Simple! Cook outside using the Charlie Charcoal Oven. The turkey will be juicy and tasty. The vegetables and even the...

Getting a pizza oven seems to be the must-have garden accessory alongside the BBQ. Everyone likes pizzas; nowadays, we're baking our own at home. It's a great idea because if...

It’s the time of year when we get our gardens and outdoor spaces ready for Summer. Time to take the cover off the BBQ and give it a Spring clean. We’re all...

Colour has become even more visually important to our garden design as we’ve seen huge changes in the way people use their outdoor spaces at home.

  Why do vegetables cooked over charcoal in a Charlie Oven taste so good? And why do they never quite taste as delicious, why is that certain je-ne-sais-quoi missing, when...

Cooking with charcoal adds depth of flavour we cannot get from other ways of cooking.  It's all about the aroma compounds released for the charcoal smoke which add another dimension...