A strip mall in Atlanta, Ga. is the origin of the Big Green Egg (BGE). It was invented back in 1974 by a guy named Ed Fisher. The idea was borrowed from the Oriental concept of ceramic cooking known as kamado. BGE is now the world’s largest producer of this type of grill which is now the fastest growing category of cooker in the U.S. They also sell their EGG in 20 other countries around the world. The EGG comes in 5 sizes and can be coordinated with 100 different accessories.

A lot of the marketing for EGG is done by word of mouth, as more and more people become acquainted with the concept and are more than thrilled with the food the Big Green Egg grills produce. Television, radio, and print media have all been turned onto the Big Green Egg grills through such mediums as The Today Show, The View, HGTV Landscape Smart, and RVFN Barbecuing with Bobby Flay. Dr. BBQ, chef and champion barbecue champion travels from competition to competition using the EGG grill.

Made with space age ceramics, these grills can endure any type of weather for good all around grilling. Whether you live in the Sahara Desert or the Yukon, the EGGs are a great purchase for your home. The five sizes are mini through extra large and the line’s additions include cooking space extenders, natural lump charcoal, cleaning tools, utensils and pizza stones.

It also comes with a DVD with cooking instructions for novice grill chefs. And if you want to make an impact, you can purchase coordinated apparel from BGE as well.

When you purchase a Big Green Egg Grill, here’s what you’ll get:

* Ready to cook within ten minutes with no need of lighter fluid.

* Ceramics are the key to retaining heat in all conditions for precise temperature control

* You can reuse your unburned charcoal, so you don’t need extra charcoal

* Once the EGG is closed, there are no flare-ups

* A wide temperature tolerance of 0F - 1800F

* Year round grilling

* Don’t worry about the kids, the outside surface is always cool

* Rust proof

* Retains flavor and juices for mouthwatering food products.

Anything is possible on this grill, from main dishes, to side dishes to desserts. It’s so dynamic that you can sear, grill on high, or slow smoke a chicken. Unlike other grills, all you need to do is put in some natural lump charcoal, turn it on and it’s ready in 10 minutes

The XL EGG has 425 square inches of grilling surface and can cook two twenty pound turkeys, 24 hamburgers, 11 whole chickens, 12 steaks, or 14 racks of ribs. In comparison, the Large will cover 255 square inches while cooking a twenty-pound turkey, a dozen burgers, half a dozen chickens and some steaks and ribs.

If you’re looking for something a bit smaller, the Small EGG comes in at 133 square inches of cooking surface. That’ll cook a 12 pound turkey, 4 burgers, a chicken, 2 steaks or a rack of ribs. If you want something portable, the Mini Big Green Egg is great for camp outs. It’ll cook a couple of chicken breasts, a couple of pork chops or a steak.

Whichever one is right for you, you can find them around the world at places like Barbecues Galore, High Country Outfitters and online at Amazon.com