We welcomed the brisk fall air this weekend with a sizzle . . .

. . . and it turned into this . . .

Pure greatness.

We grilled up some thin-cut ribeyes and this beauty above is a thick Kansas City strip steak. Oh, the joy.

The smells of the grill, the steaks and the fall air were absolutely divine.

Welcome, autumn. You can stop by my house any time.

I’m often up late at night. The TV is on and you can imagine what kinds of ads I see.

Everything from “enhancement” products to hearing aids to – well – THIS:

It’s the Grill Glove!

Seriously, you put it on, reach right on that hot grill, grab your steak, flip it and all is well!

It’s even dishwasher safe. Bonus.

I don’t know what I think about this. Will I accidently burn part the of my arm that’s not covered by the glove as I reach over HOT FLAMES?

Also, do I want to actually pick up my steak with my hand as it is cooking? I’m worried about the “ick” factor here. Will it feel mushy?  

On the other hand, Anthony Sullivan is endorsing it. So you know it has to be top notch.

Who’s Anthony Sullivan again?

What do you think? Do you have any experience with the Grill Glove? Or is this a flash in the pan?

Photo courtesy of GrillGlove.com.

How have I gone my whole life not knowing this tidbit?

I have just learned the ultimate secret to making perfect patties. The next time you cook steakburgers you must try it.

Elizabeth Karmel, a total grilling diva, tells us that putting a thumbprint in the middle of your burger before placing it on the grill keeps it flat and avoids the “swollen belly burger” syndrome.

Who knew? Well, apparently this is a technique the restaurants have been holding close to the vest for years. I feel so “in the know!”

Elizabeth even hawks a “Steakhouse Burger Press” that automatically shapes your patties and includes a thumbprint on each one. How’s that for efficient?

You can check out her burger press here. Get your steakburgers here . . . and happy thumbprinting!!!