As the weather continues to warm as we march in May, there's really only one thing to do: stock up on propane or charcoal, because grilling season is upon us (or, if you don't have access to a backyard grill, a year-round grill pan is always a great bet).

Chef Dale Talde, an accomplished and decorated chef with a cookbook, various restaurants, two appearances in the golden era of "Top Chef" and numerous Food Network appearances, also happens to also a grilling aficionado.

Talde's "All Up In My Grill", which has run for 4 seasons on Tastemade, shows Talde exploring all that grilling, barbecuing and backyard yakitori-ing has to offer. We had the opportunity to speak with him about his career, grilling, easy tips for grilling novices and much more.

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The following interview has been lightly edited for clarity and length.

Can you describe All Up In My Grill a bit for any readers who aren't familiar with it?
"All Up In My Grill" reimagines the traditional cooking show by extending the idea of grilling beyond its usual confines. It’s about bringing the functionality of your indoor kitchen to the outdoors, making grilling approachable, fun, and a more integrated part of everyday cooking.

We had a lot of fun with Season 4, which explored everything from the art of open-fire cooking and globally-inspired burgers to street food feasts and grilling summer fruits. I even brought the wok outside! You can watch all episodes on-demand with Tastemade , or via the Tastemade streaming channel.

I'm super intrigued by........

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