1 1/2 cups puree = 2 1/2 to 3 cups tomatoes. Can you calculate from there? You're going to have fewer cups of puree than the 16 cups of chopped tomatoes called for. Carol

Gary - no, the 700 series didn't doesn't have "gills" at all. It's systems are down in the bottom of the unit and are completely covered by cabinetry toekick and / or the bottom drawer panel. It was the first unit to be TOTALLY concealed ( no trim, no fins, no gaskets showing ) and is for the most part unchanged since it's rollout in the LATE 90's !!!! - which is its biggest drawback today.

Hi Snookums, We are looking at Cal Spas for a prefab BBq. Ultimately, I may have someone build it to my specs, but we are having Swan run gas and electric to the spot, so either way, I'm sure it will be great.

I was looking to spend between $1000-$2000... Not interested in name, only quality unit, even cooking, safe design for grease. My current cheap grill had the burners too close to the grease tray that also did not drain properly... I cleaned it almost every other use, but it still caught fire. chulaman, that looks great!. I assume the hood and stainless backing allow the grill to be used under roof and against the house? I am not sure if I could get away with that in my town... I think it has to be x ft from house and not under roof. After 1 grill fire, I am designing my new grill/island far from any combustible structures... I have seen some that have cast iron grates, ceramic grates and stainless steel grates... what is best to cook on? Do grills not have the lava rocks any more? I thought they were helpful in keeping the heat more even.