Summer is back, so what are you waiting
for? Whether it’s the best foods to grill, the
comfiest furniture to lounge on or the perfect backyard setup, here’s to
getting the most from summer 2012.
The Barbecue
One of today’s
hottest trends is stuffed burgers. Create your own by forming patties around
fillings like cheese, bacon, even chutney.
Try this
restaurant trick at home. Add mesquite or hickory wood
chips to charcoal to add
a subtle smoky flavor to meat.
Grilled pizza can
become your new go-to dinner. Make or buy your
dough, add your favorite
toppings and throw it on the barbecue.
Outdoor Living
As long as local
regulations
permit it, add a fire pit
to your outdoor living space. There’s nothing better than inviting a few
friends over on a Sunday evening for a nice, relaxing evening by the fire.
Outdoor pillows look
great on your wicker furniture or patio set. Better yet, they make great
floor cushions. You can get them in fun, bright colors and materials
specially designed for the outdoors.
They don’t call it an outdoor living room for nothing. Jazz up
your backyard space with fun accents. Raid your living room for decorative
planters and mirrors. Don’t forget bright linens and unbreakable tableware
and glasses for the outdoor dining room.
