Tag Archives: BBQ

Throw a Barbecue For Less

Summertime is here and the days are longer and much hotter! Summer is a great time to throw a barbecue. It’s a nice time to connect with family, friends and neighbors! It’s also a great time to be cooking outdoors more often anyway. Less heating inside the house, means the air conditioner doesn’t have to work as hard keeping the house cool. Barbecues are great fun for people to attend because they can bring their whole family, kids included. Fun and low cost entertainment. The best part is, barbecues are not expensive if you do it the right way. You … Continue reading →

Grilling Tips

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This holiday weekend, many people will be grilling out. Here are some tips you may or may not know about grilling. When you turn your meats, use a tong instead of a fork. If you use a fork to puncture the meat, the natural juices can escape, leaving you with dried out meat that is tough. For the same reason, you should never press hamburger patties flat with a spatula. If you have ever done that, you have probably noticed the juices leaking out. Also, do not salt your meat before putting it on the grill or while cooking it. … Continue reading →

BBQs, Family and Friends

Last Saturday we had a wonderful experience. As I have mentioned in past blogs, my husband had an extended stay in the hospital, five-and-a-half weeks to be exact. So many friends and family were with us daily, supporting us, loving us and encouraging us through roughest of times. There were days when my husband’s life hung in the balance and I was unsure whether that night would be the last time I would see him. My faith is strong, my understanding of the Plan of Salvation is strong. But nevertheless, my heart quailed at the thought of continuing my mortal … Continue reading →