Grilling Expert Steven Raichlen's 12 Grills and the 1.8-Million-Year-Old History of Fire Cooking

Grilling Guru Steven Raichlen Shares His Secrets and the History of Live Fire Cooking Steven Raichlen, renowned grilling expert and author of "Project Griddle," recently shared his passion for live-fire cooking in an interview with CBS Saturday Morning. The segment, filmed at Raichlen's home, showcased his impressive collection of twelve grills, each serving a unique culinary purpose. "I think we have about twelve grills here," Raichlen said, laughing. "Each one has a special purpose." He demonstrated the versatility of his equipment, highlighting a griddle for flat-top cooking, a wood-fired oven for pizzas, and a gas grill for convenience. The video also explored the rich history of cooking with fire, tracing it back 1.8 million years to our ancestors' discovery of cooking meat over an open flame. Raichlen's expertise and the historical context make this a compelling story. The video's engaging presentation and the popularity of grilling as a hobby make it highly suitable for a media article.