We’re not sure if this crafty tortoise is actually attempting theft or just got stuck. Either way, we like his style – looks like he’s just as big a fan of barbecue as we are! Where’s the propane tank, you say? He already loaded it into the back of his getaway car. [youtube 2ICzUKe2eSo&feature=player_embedded]
Here at the ‘pro, we never like to hear news of propane tanks being abused – or women being abused, for that matter. But deputies arrested a Florida man this week for striking his live-in girlfriend and throwing a propane tank on her car as she tried to drive away from their home in Sebring, […]
Lakewood, Colorado is closing out summer with its third annual Chile Harvest Art Festival, an event celebrating the Spanish Colonial tradition of harvesting chile peppers, La Voz Bilingue reported. On August 27th and 28th they’ll be using propane grills to prepare the tasty peppers, but attendees can count on a mix of indigenous and modern […]
Over the years, the propane industry has put forth a strong effort to clean up the fuel’s reputation as explosive and potentially dangerous through safer tanks, equipment, and training. In the most recent of these endeavors, the Rocky Mountain Propane Gas Association and the Propane Education Research Council (PERC) teamed up with Safe Fire, a […]
When it comes to grilling, meat always seems to steal the show. But as our favorite spatula-wielding diva Paula Deen reminds us, the best recipes come when you think out of the box. So, the San Jose Mercury News published some tips on grilling fruit this week, and we’re passing them along! The most important […]
As droughts, climate change, and record-breaking heat waves take their toll this summer, a majority of states across the East Coast are experiencing dangerous declines in air quality. Emergency room visits have spiked with people suffering from respiratory flare-ups, heat stroke and heat exhaustion. The dry, dirty air also inspired burn bans in multiple states […]
Officials in several parts of Texas have extended the burn ban that went into effect last Monday until July 25, the Herald Democrat reported. Burn bans are frequently enacted across the country in the summer, most often in an effort to curb air pollution. Grayson County approved the ban for different reasons, but the rules […]
There comes a time in every propane tank’s life when they’ve hit the end of the road and it’s time to head to that great big barbeque grill in the sky. Retiring a beloved tank can be a sad event, but one Oregon artist is recycling out-of-commission cylinders with all the heart and creativity a […]
The Cheese & Burger Society, a creation of the Wisconsin Milk Marketing Board, updated their website this week to honor grilling season and 10 of America’s greatest cities! The website’s new Cheeseburgers Across America feature offers 10 original cheeseburger recipes inspired by the food heritage and distinct flavors of several awesome cities. They’re all highlighted […]
Today is the last day of Backyard Safety Week, part of Building Safety Month, propane fans! Whether you’re heating a pool, grilling, firing up a tiki torch, or building a firepit, remember to make safety a priority all summer long. “Everybody loves spending time outdoors during nice weather, and amenities such as grills, firepits, outdoor […]