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USA Today (Society for the Advancement of Education), March, 2003 by Robert S. Rothenberg

Admittedly, you don't get Rolls-Royce quality at Model T prices. The 56" Vieluxe runs in the neighborhood of $6,000, but you surely get what you pay for. A form-fitting rubberized cover to keep the elements off this imposing instrument is $159.99. For the dealer nearest you, access www.vieluxe.net or phone 1-866-VIELUXE.

With a premium cooking machine like this, only the finest accessories seem fitting. Accordingly, we selected the 18-piece Barbecue Set from Picnic Time, Moorpark, Calif. Each of the stainless steel tools is mounted on a stylish redwood handle, designed extra-long (17-20") to keep one's hands away from the heat. Included are a three-pronged fork, sharp knife, tongs, basting brush, and spatula (with a built-in bottle opener--after all, cooking is thirsty work!), plus four skewers for kebabs, eight corncob holders, and a combination grill brush and scraper. All come in a rugged molded-plastic case compartmentalized to hold each tool in its place. The set runs a suggested $53.95 at department and specialty stores where fine picnicware is sold. *

Robert S. Rothenberg is Publisher and Editor-in-Chief of USA Today.