These are eliminated because food is shielded from a direct flame by the drip pan which channels away the grease to a collector bucket resulting in great tasting food every time, according to the Halseys. Other considerations when purchasing a gas grill are protecting children from the dangers of the barbecue area. Grills can also be enclosed in a brick or Belgian block frame. Accessories for gas grills are many and include a patio cart with locking, hard nylon casters that make it easy to move around the patio or deck. Other accessories are a steamer attachment for vegetables and seafood, deep fryer, BBQ tray, wood chip smoker, rotisserie, wok, frying griddle and serving utensils.
Cookbooks also accompany grills.
When potential gas-grill buyers enter Yankee Doodle, Inc., several questions from Sam and Claudia Halsey set the stage. When Irving Halsey died in 1964, Sam Halsey came into the business with his mother running it until 1980. Yankee Doodle, Inc. began in 1976 with mopeds and bicycles, and kerosene stoves were added in 1979 but have since been discontinued. No longer active in the business, Katherine Halsey, who will be 100 on August 31, now enjoys gardening and lunching with friends. Major credit cards are accepted.