We've been picking small summer squash because we prefer their texture and taste over the larger grainier ones.  After I marinated the half chickens and sliced squash in olive oil, fresh rosemary, and fresh thyme sprigs, Cliff said he'd grill for me.  We checked the chicken and it needed a few more minutes.  Squash was grilling nicely.  Cliff put the hood back down on the grill and came into the house.  Where's a good fireman when you need one?

When I went back out a few minutes later to recheck the chicken, flames were coming up from the drip pan, out the sides of the grill, and black smoke fill the back porch.  I think the chicken was done.

before

after

white and sweet potatoes?

chicken's ready!

 Notice what superman has on the right side of the grill for his fire extinguisher.

We peeled all the burned skin off the chicken halves and ate the meal.  Actually, the potatoes were very good, very done, but very good.  We shouldn't die of cancer after just one charred meal.