Get The BBQ Season Started
Summer is the perfect time of year to get the backyard BBQ season started. Many people wait all year long just for the chance to grill their favorite foods over an open flame and gather family and friends together to enjoy great food and the wonderful, sunny weather. With just a few helpful tips, you can turn your next backyard BBQ into the event of the year.
One of the most important things to consider in order to ensure your backyard soiree goes off without a hitch is bug control. Nothing turns a festive event into a pest-filled nightmare faster than a swarm of ants or mosquitoes crashing the party. The best defense against mosquitoes is to strategically place several repellent candles and torches in the BBQ proximity. Try to keep food covered as much as possible with plastic wrap or tupperware containers to keep ants away. If you can dedicate a covered area to be your serving area, this will also be a big help in terms of keeping bugs to a minimum.
When it comes time to set about selecting your menu offerings, don't forget about one of the most important BBQ components, the drink selection. Nothing kicks off a BBQ better than a cold, refreshing beverage.
If you are expecting wine drinkers, Pinot Grigio and Merlot are two good choices that will likely please most palates. In addition, you may want to offer a few beer selections and maybe even a mixed drink such as margaritas or daiquiris. Using seasonal summer fruits in a drink recipe is always a crowd-pleaser and will make your event that much more festive. Don't forget to have plenty of non-alcoholic options such as soda or iced tea, and be sure to have diet or sugar-free options on hand as well.
In terms of the main course, keep the grilling items simple; hamburgers, hot dogs and marinated chicken are always a hit. For a more upscale menu, you can add steak or even salmon fillets. Another popular grilling choice is kabobs, which you can make with a variety of ingredients including beef, chicken, lamb, shrimp and a wide variety of vegetables.
Fresh fruit and vegetable trays are nice to have out as an appetizer as well as bowls of chips and other finger foods. Give your guests the chance to mingle and settle in as you get the grill fired up and ready for cooking.
Almost as important as the main dish are the delicious sides that no BBQ should be without. Be sure to include a few items such as baked beans, coleslaw, or macaroni or potato salad, all very popular summertime favorites.
Keep these tips in mind and you will ensure your backyard BBQ to be a hit. Start the season right and don't wait another minute to host your first outdoor gathering of the summer. - 2368
One of the most important things to consider in order to ensure your backyard soiree goes off without a hitch is bug control. Nothing turns a festive event into a pest-filled nightmare faster than a swarm of ants or mosquitoes crashing the party. The best defense against mosquitoes is to strategically place several repellent candles and torches in the BBQ proximity. Try to keep food covered as much as possible with plastic wrap or tupperware containers to keep ants away. If you can dedicate a covered area to be your serving area, this will also be a big help in terms of keeping bugs to a minimum.
When it comes time to set about selecting your menu offerings, don't forget about one of the most important BBQ components, the drink selection. Nothing kicks off a BBQ better than a cold, refreshing beverage.
If you are expecting wine drinkers, Pinot Grigio and Merlot are two good choices that will likely please most palates. In addition, you may want to offer a few beer selections and maybe even a mixed drink such as margaritas or daiquiris. Using seasonal summer fruits in a drink recipe is always a crowd-pleaser and will make your event that much more festive. Don't forget to have plenty of non-alcoholic options such as soda or iced tea, and be sure to have diet or sugar-free options on hand as well.
In terms of the main course, keep the grilling items simple; hamburgers, hot dogs and marinated chicken are always a hit. For a more upscale menu, you can add steak or even salmon fillets. Another popular grilling choice is kabobs, which you can make with a variety of ingredients including beef, chicken, lamb, shrimp and a wide variety of vegetables.
Fresh fruit and vegetable trays are nice to have out as an appetizer as well as bowls of chips and other finger foods. Give your guests the chance to mingle and settle in as you get the grill fired up and ready for cooking.
Almost as important as the main dish are the delicious sides that no BBQ should be without. Be sure to include a few items such as baked beans, coleslaw, or macaroni or potato salad, all very popular summertime favorites.
Keep these tips in mind and you will ensure your backyard BBQ to be a hit. Start the season right and don't wait another minute to host your first outdoor gathering of the summer. - 2368
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Byron Jonas always erects shade canopies for his backyard barbecues. There is nothing like instant marquees to take the heat out of the Australian sun.
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