In the summer, with the kids on summer break, families everywhere are seeking ways to make magical memories on these warm summer evenings. Some families take vacations, go on camp outs, go to the theatre, the cinema, visit brothers and sisters and play sports. One increasingly popular activity is the back yard barbecue.
Close your eyes, and let the smells of hamburgers, hot dogs, and chicken breasts roasting over the open flame waft through your memory. Think of the refreshing beverages, sodas, and waters, as well as fruit and veggie slices adorning the tables. If you have a pool, imagine your family members splashing and diving around.
What are the most important components for this memorable summer cookout?
First you must have a grill. Whether it is charcoal or gas, is beside the point. A lot of that depends on personal preferences. The crucial thing is a nice grill to cook the meat on so that it has a flame kissed taste.
Next, you need friends and family around. A party is not a cookout without friends and family to enjoy it with. With sunset happening later in the day and no school to prepare for, it's the perfect time for friends and family to get together. After a winter of gloomy days, the warm sun is a welcome visitor.
Then, you need patio or lawn furniture. This one is a no-brainer. People need places to sit and you need places to put the food. Whether it be your standard patio furniture, or temporary folding trestle tables and benches, the perfect furnishings can make a world of difference between a decent get together and a barbecue that your loved ones will want to come back to.
Fourth you need the food. Popular foods for barbecues are hamburgers, flavored and seasoned with your own special spices, summer sausages, chicken breasts, or even beef fillets.
If you are looking to watch your weight, a lean white meat like chicken, coupled with some yummy summer vegetables is perfect. If you have a fast metabolism, fillets and chips with dips might be in order. Sodas are also perfect to round out the meal. For a sweet, summer treats like homemade ice cream, brownies, cookies or watermelon are always popular.
Last and not least is sunscreen. Skin cancer is a prevalent disease and without the necessary skin covering, those fun garden parties can lead to major health concerns.
However you want to pass the summer, make sure you create time to spend it with people who you care about like your loved ones and not slaving in the office, or behind the Computer screen missing out on really living life.
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