Andrew Keeley responds to reports about the rise of the luxury barbecue, advocating for a simpler, low-cost alternative. In a letter to the editor, Keeley describes his own setup: an upturned metal milk crate, a paving stone, four bricks, and an old grill rack. He notes that only the charcoal costs anything, and the system is maintenance-free, stacking neatly behind the shed when not in use.
Simplicity over luxury
Keeley's letter challenges the notion that a barbecue must be expensive, referencing a recent article on the UK's new outdoor cooking obsession that featured a £4,500 barbecue. He claims his method produces perfectly cooked sausages without burning, emphasizing that luxury is unnecessary for good results.
Other reader correspondence
The letters section also includes responses on various topics. Brendan O'Brien agrees with Simon Jenkins that ending sanctions on Iran could dilute the regime's grip, applying similar logic to Afghanistan. Mark de Brunner humorously questions the status of the Strait of Hormuz amid conflicting US and Iranian claims. Phil Bloomfield shares a joke about a charabanc journey in South Shields, and Phil Wainwright comments on Wapping station's short platforms.
