Summertime, and the Grilling’s Easy
It would not be summer without the promise of family barbeques, the smell of the all-day smoker grill, and the juicy taste of that perfectly blackened steak or burger. While no family should be without a household grill, there are two additional trends this year to make your summer even more memorable: Green grilling and portable grills.
Green grilling starts, just like every good grilling experience, with the perfect food selection. While you may pride yourself on buying the best cheeses and organic tomatoes, try going green this year by shopping at local farmer’s markets for some fresh, tasty produce, or maybe even try growing some vegetables of your own. Swap lighter fluid for charcoal and chips. Start a compost heap in the backyard instead of throwing away the leftover veggies. It is always a good idea to use ceramic or reusable dishes and silverware for barbeques and for general meals to eliminate waste. All these little things do add up.
The second trend in grilling that can not be overlooked for the summer are portable grills! While it is always fine to have the annual barbeque in the backyard, why not change it up and bring the grill to a local park or beach? Your family will love the change of scenery, and it will make for some great pictures and even some new food selections. If you are going to grill by the sea, try some tuna steak or shrimp on the grill. Wrap the tuna in some aluminum foil (recycled, if you can!) and put the shrimp on a kabob for a nice seafood taste.
Best portable grills on the market: European Outdoor Chef City Grill ($149.95). It is small and lightweight, and boosts superior heat distribution that gives it enough firepower (excuse the pun!) to sear a steak! One downside, the grill does not come with connected side tables or handles.
Don’t miss the special Father’s Day sale going on right now for the Weber Q 220 Portable LP Gas Grill: If you decide to puchase it from RAC-Enterprise before June 10, 2009 you will get almost a $79.02 discount! A beautiful, compact design with foldable side tables, built-in thermometer and spacious grill top for only $199.98.
Remember, grilling is all about variety. Change up family favorites with a new marinade, or try kabobs instead of the traditional burgers and dogs. Invite the family on an outdoor picnic and really get the fun started!
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