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08/24/2026

There’s just something about a knife that looks as good as it performs. 🔥🔪

Meet the 5” Triton Utility Knife from Spaceman Knives.

Triton is one of Neptune’s moons — and one of the few places we know of with volcanic activity — so that dark gray and fire-red handle couldn’t be more fitting.

But this one isn’t just about looks.

The VG-10 Japanese steel core is incredibly sharp, the feathered blade pattern is gorgeous, and that 5” size makes it one of those knives we can reach for over and over again in the kitchen.

It feels balanced, comfortable in the hand, and built for precision without feeling bulky.

Basically… a little volcanic power for the cutting board. 🌋🪐

Spaceman Knives

Presenting our “Childhood Category” entry in the Great Griddle Off 2026, we started with one of those foods almost every...
08/24/2026

Presenting our “Childhood Category” entry in the Great Griddle Off 2026, we started with one of those foods almost everybody remembers growing up with: grilled cheese.
But ours grew up.

🔥 Brown Sugar Bourbon Peach & Blueberry Grilled Cheese

We caramelized fresh peaches on the Blackstone griddle with brown sugar and a shot of Jim Beam bourbon, then layered them onto sourdough with freshly shredded Gruyère, blueberry-vanilla goat cheese, and fresh blueberries.

It’s basically the grilled cheese we grew up eating after it got a job, started paying taxes, and decided it deserved better cheese. 😂

This is Charlie & Michele’s Brown Sugar Bourbon Peach & Blueberry Grilled Cheese, and it’s officially one of our entries for the Great Griddle Off 2026.

👍 Give it a like if you’d try it.
💬 Tell us below — does bourbon belong in grilled cheese?

↗️ Share this with somebody who still thinks grilled cheese is just bread and American cheese.
CJ Frazier Desirée BlackstoneBetty Ruberti Grills Next Door
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08/24/2026

Well… we finally did it. 😂

Episode 1 of Not Your Typical Griddle Review is officially up.

And we decided to start with the Blackstone 36” Air Fryer Combo.

This thing definitely got my attention because there is a LOT going on here.

Four burners.
A full 36” cooktop.
Storage underneath.
Prep space.
And then Blackstone decided to throw air fryers under there too. 😂

But here’s what I really want this series to be about:

I’m not going to stand there and tell you every Blackstone is perfect for everybody.

Because they’re not.

If you’re cooking for two most nights, I’d probably tell you to look at something smaller.

But if you’re the house where the kids, friends, neighbors and half the family somehow end up every weekend…

This one starts making a whole lot more sense.

That’s the kind of stuff I want to talk about in these reviews.

Not just what does it have?

But who is it actually for?

Go watch Episode 1 and then come back and tell me:

Are the built-in air fryers something you’d actually use?

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Thanks to everyone who tuned in for our first LIVE in a while on Instagram! 🔥☕ We had a blast hanging out with y’all and...
08/23/2026

Thanks to everyone who tuned in for our first LIVE in a while on Instagram! 🔥☕ We had a blast hanging out with y’all and showing just how easy it is to roast your own coffee beans right on the Blackstone Products griddle.

From green beans ➡️ fresh-roasted coffee… yep, we really did that on the Blackstone! 🤘☕🔥

And if you stuck around, you also got a little sneak peek into our weekly breakfast meal prep and how we use the griddle to get ahead for the week.

Appreciate everyone who stopped in, said hi, asked questions, and showed us some love. We definitely need to start doing these Lives more often! 🖤

Keepin’ it Keto. Keepin’ it Blackstone. Keepin’ it fun. 🔥

Michele Strickland Charlie Strickland

♠️♥️♣️♦️ The hand has officially been dealt.For our Movie Inspired entry in the Great Griddle Off 2026, we wanted to do ...
08/23/2026

♠️♥️♣️♦️ The hand has officially been dealt.

For our Movie Inspired entry in the Great Griddle Off 2026, we wanted to do something that wasn’t just inspired by a movie in name.

We wanted the entire plate to tell the story.

So we took inspiration from the cards, illusions, and Four Horsemen of Now You See Me and turned it into:

🔥 NOW YOU SEAR ME — THE FOUR HORSEMEN: STEAK FOUR WAYS

The idea was simple:
One steak concept. Four suits. Four completely different full-size sandwiches.
Then things got a little out of hand. 😂

♠️ THE SPADE — PHILLY CHEESESTEAK
Thin-shaved steak seared on the Blackstone Products griddle with caramelized onions, melted provolone, and homemade garlic-pepper mayo on a toasted brioche bun.

♥️ THE HEART — NASHVILLE HOT STEAK
Thin-sliced steak coated in Sweet Baby Ray’s Nashville Hot Wing Sauce, topped with melted pepper jack, thick-cut fresh jalapeño coins seared right on the griddle, and a drizzle of hot honey.

♣️ THE CLUB — STEAKHOUSE
Garlic-butter steak stacked with crispy bacon, mushrooms cooked in the bacon drippings, melted sharp cheddar, and horseradish crema.

♦️ THE DIAMOND — KOREAN BBQ STEAK
Thin-sliced steak caramelized in our Korean BBQ glaze with spicy mayo, griddled green onions, and sesame seeds.

Four completely different flavor profiles.
One Blackstone.
And probably enough steak to make any magician reconsider making food disappear. 😂

This one was also just plain FUN.

From the poker chips and cards to the top hat, Four Horsemen theme, and four different sandwiches, we wanted the whole presentation to feel like you walked into the movie before you ever took a bite.

Now we need to know where everybody’s loyalty is.
If all four were sitting in front of you and you could only choose ONE:

♠️ Spade — Philly
♥️ Heart — Nashville Hot
♣️ Club — Steakhouse
♦️ Diamond — Korean BBQ

Which card are you playing?
Drop the suit in the comments. 👇

CJ Frazier Desirée BlackstoneBetty Ruberti Grills Next Door Michele Strickland Charlie Strickland

There are recipes where you try to show a little restraint.This was not one of those recipes. 😂For our Guilty Pleasure e...
08/23/2026

There are recipes where you try to show a little restraint.

This was not one of those recipes. 😂

For our Guilty Pleasure entry in the Great Griddle Off 2026, we wanted to make something that felt like breakfast, dessert, and a Blackstone cook all crashed into each other at the same time.

So we made a Blueberry Bacon French Toast Shake.
We started by cooking bacon on the Blackstone Products griddle and seasoning it with sweet teriyaki seasoning until it was nice and crisp.

Then came thick slices of brioche dipped in our French toast mixture with eggs, milk, cinnamon, and Mexican vanilla before hitting the griddle until golden brown.

For the blueberry side, we cooked fresh blueberries with sugar and water in a pot right on the Blackstone until they burst and reduced into a thick homemade compote.

Some of that blueberry mixture got blended into homemade vanilla ice cream to make the shake.
Then we went completely over the top.

Each glass got stacked with French toast, sweet teriyaki bacon, whipped cream, fresh blueberries, rainbow sprinkles, and another drizzle of blueberry compote.

Cold, thick blueberry shake underneath.
Warm French toast and crispy bacon on top.
Sweet + salty + creamy + crispy all in one.
We’re calling that a pretty solid Guilty Pleasure. 😂

Now the real question:
Would you grab the straw first… or start eating everything off the top?

👇 Let us know.
CJ Frazier Desirée BlackstoneBetty Ruberti Grills Next Door Michele Strickland Charlie Strickland

Okay… we may have taken grilled cheese a little too far.Then again, that’s usually where the good stuff happens. 😂For ou...
08/23/2026

Okay… we may have taken grilled cheese a little too far.

Then again, that’s usually where the good stuff happens. 😂

For our Childhood Category entry in the Great Griddle Off 2026, we started with one of those foods almost everybody remembers growing up with: grilled cheese.
But ours grew up.

🔥 Brown Sugar Bourbon Peach & Blueberry Grilled Cheese

We caramelized fresh peaches on the Blackstone Products griddle with brown sugar and a shot of Jim Beam bourbon, then layered them onto sourdough with freshly shredded Gruyère, blueberry-vanilla goat cheese, and fresh blueberries.

Back onto the Blackstone until the sourdough was golden and crisp and those cheeses melted together.
The result?

Sweet from the fruit.
Savory from the Gruyère.
Creamy from the goat cheese.
A little bite from the bourbon.
And that crispy griddled sourdough holding the whole thing together.

It’s basically the grilled cheese we grew up eating after it got a job, started paying taxes, and decided it deserved better cheese. 😂

This is Charlie & Michele’s Brown Sugar Bourbon Peach & Blueberry Grilled Cheese, and it’s officially one of our entries for the Great Griddle Off 2026.

👍 Give it a like if you’d try it.
💬 Tell us below — does bourbon belong in grilled cheese?

↗️ Share this with somebody who still thinks grilled cheese is just bread and American cheese.
CJ Frazier Desirée BlackstoneBetty Ruberti Grills Next Door Michele Strickland Charlie Strickland

Coming home after a 12.5 hour shift to find your husband and father in law out back on the Blackstone making a delicious...
08/21/2026

Coming home after a 12.5 hour shift to find your husband and father in law out back on the Blackstone making a delicious dinner! THIS… is what it is all about! Family, food, and good times!!! So thankful for these moments in life! (AND a night off from cooking 😁) Blackstone Products

Keto Chicken Enchilada Pizza…yep. We didn’t just want any chicken crusted pizza so we did a twist. I added seasonings to...
08/16/2026

Keto Chicken Enchilada Pizza…yep. We didn’t just want any chicken crusted pizza so we did a twist.

I added seasonings to the chicken and then heated the crust in our Blackstone Products pizza oven for a few minutes. (I do think leaving on the screen the entire time is most effective.) Then I pulled it out and added some enchilada sauce and cheese and then put back in until the cheese was melted. Finally I added what I thought would be great on an enchilada…green chilis, jalapeños, cilantro, chopped onion, and a little cholulu sauce.

*Ingredients in pics*

Cholula Hot Sauce

Have you ever used one of the Blackstone’s pellet smokers?? We absolutely love ours! Easy to use and makes some tasty it...
08/14/2026

Have you ever used one of the Blackstone’s pellet smokers?? We absolutely love ours! Easy to use and makes some tasty items!! Tri trip for dinner smoked to perfection. If you have a pellet smoker I wanna know…drop in the comments your favorite thing to make in it! Blackstone Products MEATER Blackstone Recipes

I’m going to drop a link where you can get your very own pellet griddle also!! ⬇️

https://blackstoneproducts.com/?rstr=MichelesBlackstone

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