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KARACOOKS
KARACOOKS
Good Food · Honest History · Strong Opinions
  • The rebuilt Kamado Joe standing closed on its brick risers in the grill table, noticeably taller than before.

    The Hinge I Was Afraid Of (and the Grill Table That Actually Beat Me)

    ByKara September 2August 31 Writing, Cooking

    Kamado Joe spring hinge swap, start to finish: two hours, two tools, and you never touch the springs. The surprise was the new base not fitting the grill table.

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  • Zach on the back deck with the replacement Kamado Joe ceramics, the new base and dome sitting side by side with their pale interiors still clean.

    The Kamado Joe Warranty Came Through (About That Cracked Dome)

    ByKara August 31August 31 Writing, Cooking

    Kamado Joe warranty, tested live: a cracked dome and base, a claim filed on July 4, and new ceramics in the driveway 19 days later. Here’s the whole timeline.

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  • Baked hot dog casserole with melted cheese, chili and onion, bubbly and browned in a glass dish

    Baked Hot Dog Casserole

    ByKara August 18July 19 Recipes

    Let me be upfront about what this is: it is hot dogs, in their buns, buried under chili and cheese and baked in a casserole dish until the whole thing goes bubbly and the bun edges crisp. It is not healthy. It is not fancy. I have never once promised y’all that everything on this…

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KaraCooks is written, cooked, photographed, and gardened by one person in Johns Creek, Georgia.

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  • What I Use
    • The Pantry
    • The Grill & Smoke
    • The Garden
    • The Everyday Kitchen
    • The Bookshelf
    • Keeping It Out of The Landfill
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    • Where I Stand
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