Blind Grilling Experience
Diagnosed with Retinitis Pigmentosa, Chris is determined to Encourage independence through accessible technology at the grill, in the kitchen, and in every other aspect of life. Sharing experiences from a unique perspective in activities you would not expect the blind or visually impaired to be involved in.
Episodes

Monday Jun 12, 2023
What Is Reverse Searing and Secret Brownie Tip
Monday Jun 12, 2023
Monday Jun 12, 2023
Chris and Vince talk about the method of reverse searing and Chris provides the secret to the best gooey brownies.
Email us with questions and comments at blindgrilling@gmail.com
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Friday Jun 09, 2023
Fire and Smoke BBQ with Mikey Kay
Friday Jun 09, 2023
Friday Jun 09, 2023
Chris has a special guest, Mikey Kay, owner and developer of the Fire And Smoke BBQ Co line of rubs and sauces. Mikey tells us how he got started and how he is going from a food truck to a full line of rubs and seasonings. We also talk about the Big Green Egg and cooking at EggFests.
Mikey's wife worked for Be My Eyes, an app helping blind and visually impaired folks by offering them a sighted assistant through their phone’s camera.
Send questions and comments to blindgrilling@gmail.com
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Monday Jun 05, 2023
Welcome AINColorado and about BGE
Monday Jun 05, 2023
Monday Jun 05, 2023
We welcome our new listeners from the AINColorado network, Audio Information Network of Colorado. Chris also talks about a few “must haves” for the blind and visually impaired cooks as well as what the Blind Grilling Experience is all about.
Send questions and comments to blindgrilling@gmail.com
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Friday Jun 02, 2023
Water Bath Canning and Pickling with Bruce
Friday Jun 02, 2023
Friday Jun 02, 2023
Chris and Bruce talk about some easy ways to get started canning with hot packing, pickling and water bath methods. Tools and techniques that help the blind and visually impaired to be independent and self sustaining.
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Friday May 26, 2023
Meater Plus Accessible Probe and My Blind Moment
Friday May 26, 2023
Friday May 26, 2023
Chris has a blind moment when grilling some stuffed peppers and gives his thoughts on the wireless Meater Plus accessible meat probe.
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Wednesday May 24, 2023
Gardening with VIP Organization Inc. in Alabama
Wednesday May 24, 2023
Wednesday May 24, 2023
Chris is joined by William Bowman, the founder of VIP Organization Inc., to talk about their gardening initiative for the blind and visually impaired. Check out their website VisuallyImpairedPeople.org
Email us with questions and comments at blindgrilling@gmail.com

Monday May 22, 2023
Disposable Cutting Boards & Holding a Brisket 30 hours with Flame Boss
Monday May 22, 2023
Monday May 22, 2023
Chris and Vince talk about their love for disposable cutting boards and Vince learns how he has been neglecting one of their best features. Vince also tells how he uses the Flame Boss 400 to hold a pit temp of 150F for nearly 30 hours without adding charcoal.
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Friday May 19, 2023
Canning meats & iso accessible canners
Friday May 19, 2023
Friday May 19, 2023
Chris and Bruce talk about some recent cooks and get into canning meats and accessible canners. Bruce sent Chris a package with some canned pork and canned banana peppers.
Email questions and comments to blindgrilling@gmail.com

Monday May 15, 2023
The New Oven Is Installed and the grill is fired up
Monday May 15, 2023
Monday May 15, 2023
It has been a busy week of cooks on the grill and in the kitchen. Our new oven is installed and is working great.
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Friday May 12, 2023
Gardening, How To Get Started with Bruce Brooks
Friday May 12, 2023
Friday May 12, 2023
In this episode, host Chris Peltz is joined by Bruce Brooks and talks about what is needed to start growing herbs and vegetables. Bruce is not only blind but has a Facebook group called Homesteading In The Dark with several blind and VIPs who love gardening and canning.
Email us with comments and questions at: blindgrilling@gmail.com

Monday May 08, 2023
Talking Pellet Grill Accessibility with Mike Calvo
Monday May 08, 2023
Monday May 08, 2023
Chris and Mike discuss their history with pellet grills and accessibility issues. Mike has had extensive conversations with several manufacturers about making their controllers accessible for the blind and visually impaired. However, there is still much work to do.
Email us with comments and questions at: blindgrilling@gmail.com

Friday May 05, 2023
Tony built a grill with an old refrigerator
Friday May 05, 2023
Friday May 05, 2023
Tony joins Chris to talk about BBQ and his homemade smoker. We also talk about pellet smokers, the Big Green Egg, and Flame Boss controller

Monday May 01, 2023
Choosing a Grill Part 2
Monday May 01, 2023
Monday May 01, 2023
In part 2 of our series Choosing Your Next Grill, Chris goes through some of the pro and cons of various charcoal cookers.
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Friday Apr 28, 2023
Choosing Your Next Grill
Friday Apr 28, 2023
Friday Apr 28, 2023
Choosing your next grill is an important process with lots of things to consider. We are going to break down the thought process and help you make an informed decision.
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Monday Apr 24, 2023
BGE Monday: Flank Steak Recipe & Celebrating Five Years for John and His BGE
Monday Apr 24, 2023
Monday Apr 24, 2023
John Grimes joins Chris to talk about the past five years of grilling on his Big Green Edd. John also shares his flank steak recipe.
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