We too tried the George Foreman grill, used it a few times and gave it to our son, who later gave it to a friend. Nothing beats the added flavor of real flame and real smoke on meats and vegetables, IMO. Donny, the Optigrill resembles the Foreman grill in many ways, and Chas is right, it was a PITA to clean.

Chas, at our age, we really don't have to worry about the adverse health risk of charcoal grilling, though in my case I got lazy and went to a propane gas grill many years ago. I visited the cardiologist last week and he told me that my heart health was excellent and for some strange reason, my cholesterol has come down to under 200 for the first time in the past three decades. Damned, there goes my shot for a massive heart attack and instant death. He said not to come back until this time next year. I told him that I'm not coming back at all.

Last night, I grilled some Old Bay Seafood seasoned sausages on the grill and enjoyed a side of garlic smashed potatoes with, margarine, sour cream, bacon bits and chives on top. I'm not gonna linger in a nursing home, and for me, this IS a heart healthy diet.

All the best,

Gary