In this issue, we've featured the topic of plancha cooking several times. We traveled to Sicily and visited Mona and Chris Sandford. They are arguably the most well-known European figures when it comes to this trendy griddle. Chris prepared delicious Sicilian plancha specialties for us; you can find the recipes on pages 58–65.
The Austrian enamelware manufacturer Riess demonstrates how tradition and quality can help companies compete against Far Eastern rivals. Their traditional enamelware stands for durability and inspires confidence in high-quality products. Read more starting on page 52.
Good news is coming from grill manufacturers. Excess stock of grills has largely been cleared, and many new models are already available in stores. During our visit to the Rösle grill factory in Marktoberdorf, Managing Director Henning Klempp confirmed this, and we learned many interesting facts (starting on page 28).
You can find other new grilling equipment, such as the charcoal kettle grill with air control from Weber or the pellet grill for beginners from Traeger, on pages 24–27.
Of course, there are several delicious BBQ events coming up again this year. Nothing beats experiencing the BBQ atmosphere firsthand. You should mark your calendars now for the FIRE&FOOD BBQ WEEK in Cologne this September. You can find more information at www.bbq-week.de .
Anyone interested in international events can find the relevant dates in the FIRE&FOOD event overview (starting on page 66). There you can experience firsthand how the enthusiasm for grilling and BBQ spreads around the globe. So be there! And as former WBQA President Rolf Zubler famously proclaimed: "With FIRE, FOOD and FUN – make people happy!"