Let’s Deep Dive Into Our Outdoor Kitchen Appliances (+ What Brian And I Didn’t Agree On At First And I WAS RIGHT!!!!!!)

While you saw the full reveal of the kitchen this Monday, today I want to walk you through the Coyote appliances which help me make my corn on the cob, house all my salad mixings, and of course, help Brian Henderson make his epic smash burgers (and steaks and chickens and rotisserie and kebabs – all the things). I partnered with RTA on this kitchen (a fantastic, long-lasting, and high-quality “ready to assemble” outdoor kitchen design company), and they partner with Coyote appliances, which have a very good, longstanding reputation for high-quality outdoor appliances. We honestly couldn’t love them all more – everything looks so good, is so easy to use, and we can make almost any meal out here that we can inside. It’s nothing short of awesome, and many friends and family have already enjoyed this corner of our yard.

There she is for full context – in between the house and the sports court, the tree and the well house. We gave RTA our wish list of what we wanted out of a kitchen, and it was long. We thought long and hard about what we would really use (not just fun luxury good-to-haves). We nixed the pizza oven (I’ll eat a burger over pizza any day) or any fancier smokers, etc. So everything selected was for frequent function and convenience, not the once-a-year occasion.

The Coyote Look

Everything is stainless steel and so pretty, with a lot of brass details inside. I’ve promised myself that this is the time I’m going to keep my stainless appliances looking pristine (and even ordered big island covers that RTA customizes for your kitchen, should you want it). Coyote has a ton of appliances to choose from (different sizes and functions), and we love what we have.

The Fridge

Ceramic Fruit Holder | Plastic Bins (similar) | Silicon Food Containers (similar)

Listen, I know you know what a fridge can do, but you have no idea how exciting this one is for me. For most people, this might be for drinks (but we have a keg and a cooler for that, see below), so for me this fridge represents ease and convenience, and less me running in and out when we are hosting a million people. It means that I can go to the store, buy the guac, potato salad, all the salad fixings, and transport it directly out into this fridge for the BBQ later, skipping the indoor fridge altogether!! It also means that all condiments and marinades won’t need to be chased after from inside – they live out here! I stocked it with all our favorite things already, and you should see the pride on my face when someone asks for bread and butter pickles only to have me appear them immediately. MAGIC. But also on the technical side – it gets nice and cold and has adjustable shelves – FTW!

Dry Pantry

Wooden Bowls (similar) | Wooden Caddy (similar)

Sounds boring, but this dry pantry contains all our rubs, oils, and spices that Brian typically BBQs with. The drawers are awesome (and I even lined them like a grownup). On the right, I have my flatware carrier with outdoor dedicated flatware (super affordable) and napkins. I’m truly giddy over the amount of storage out here.

Storage Drawers

Plates | Bowls | Glasses | Plaid Napkins | Serving Plates

These drawers are strong and beloved. Previously (when we just had a floating BBQ for parties), I would avoid doing dishes inside (not wanting to leave the party), which meant I would wake up to a baked-on mess. Now that we have everything out here, in these drawers, I can hang out with my friends while cleaning, and obviously they pitch in a ton.

Knife Block | Knife Set | Tea Towel | Black Cutting Board | Plates | Bowls | Glasses | Plaid Napkins | Serving Plates

I stocked it with the basics that we would use – a few knives, prep boards, melamine servingware, dinnerware, and plastic drinkware. I’m not joking around anymore – you need anything and I got you.

On Counter Drink Cooler

This was something that I was hesitant about, unsure if I wanted to break up the pretty stone. But then I knew that I would have to bring out a cooler for wine every party, and that would really ruin my aesthetic. This isn’t refrigerated, but it does keep it cool. You can either keep it plugged in (so the ice melts slower) or unplug it and have it drain into your ground slowly.

We turned it this direction so that you could access it from the pickleball court or while sitting at the bar. The ice stayed for a few days, which was great Read More