One of my favorite things to do is to have fresh vegetables grilled on the barbecue. Nothing can be more delicious and nutritious. GRILLED VEGETABLES 1 medium zucchini, cut into 1/2-inch slices 1 medium crookneck squash, cut into 1/2-inch slices 1 yellow pepper, [...]
Backyard Fun Without the Fuss Some of the greatest memories I have of growing up are the times our family shared in the back yard. Though we all enjoyed the fun times at a picnic or party, activities in the back yard sometimes have their [...]
Kabobs – The Perfect Summer Treat One of my favorite things to have in the summertime is a kabob. Intriguing and taste-tempting kabobs can be served as a main dish, a side dish or even dessert. A great thing about kabobs is that you can [...]
Memorial Day Fun for the Family Memorial Day, along with the traditional honoring of the dead, is a three-day weekend with the kids out of school. Organize some Memorial Day fun with a picnic or barbecue and enjoy the fresh fruits as the summer begins. [...]
Why Winter Picnics Are Worth Trying If you think picnics are just for balmy summer days, think again. Some of the most pleasurable times I have are driving up into the mountains after a snowfall with a winter picnic and a few friends in tow. [...]
The Unique Appeal of Winter Camping With the mild Utah weather thus far this winter, there may be few days or weekends left for an exhilarating winter camping experience. February is traditionally a good transition month — not bitingly cold but just about right [...]
Barbecue Safety Tips Memorial Day unofficially marks the beginning of summertime activity, and summer marks the beginning of barbecue season. It's time to dust off the grill, stock up on briquets and get ready for the delicious smoked flavor of barbecued meats and vegetables. But [...]
Art of Spit CookingThe Art of Spit Cooking The Art of Spit Cooking Spit cooking is similar to stick cooking, the only difference being that larger amounts of food can be cooked on a spit. As in stick cooking, food is placed near a heat [...]
What started out as a day for honoring and remembering those who died in wars has become a day to honor our loved ones, too. Memorial Day is also the jumping off point of the summer season. What better way to start the season than [...]
For many people, Labor Day weekend signals summer's last hurrah. It is a chance to celebrate August's demise before the kids get engrossed in school in September. You'll want to take advantage of summer's waning warmth to set out a memorable picnic or barbecue to [...]
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