| When people think of BBQ, they generally think of | | | | home, enjoying life, and the whole family. |
| putting some meat on the grill, adding a BBQ sauce, | | | | How did the BBQ party start? In the beginning, it |
| and that grilling. Well that is changing. Outdoor grilling is | | | | started with everyone loving a good BBQ. Now, it |
| getting more upscale. The rich and famous people, | | | | was turned up a notch or two. Ingenuity and pride |
| who use to throw cocktail parties, are looking for | | | | stepped in and that is a good thing. People can now |
| something more personal and laid back. | | | | engage with their friends, share common interests, |
| A fascination for outdoor grilling has begun to take | | | | have conversations, and get to know their friends |
| hold of the country. Instead of old fashion BBQs with | | | | and co-workers better. Now how can that be bad? |
| hamburgers and hot dogs, people are throwing | | | | A backyard party is not as expensive and it is a lot |
| elaborate outdoor grilling parties. What used to be | | | | more personal. Since it is more personal, people open |
| the styling of the rich is hitting all walks of life. In | | | | up more and they find more things in common with |
| fact, you will see less plain Jane barbecue grills and | | | | their coworkers or neighbors. In fact, it is a good |
| more outdoor kitchens. | | | | excuse to invite someone over. |
| Why are people grilling? Is it new fad or are people | | | | Whether you use charcoal, gas, electric, wood or any |
| looking for a more personal and relaxing way to | | | | other way to cook outdoors, grilling gives you |
| entertain without the pretentious and uppity | | | | something to strike up a conversation. Break the ice, |
| connotations of a cocktail party? It seems people are | | | | in other words. The old BBQ is now more modern |
| now going back to their roots and socializing in a | | | | and is improving our lives. People use their back |
| manner that says, "I am a real person." | | | | yards, tailgates, and picnic outings to socialize like we |
| This is a way of showing off their skills in the culinary | | | | haven't seen in years. |
| art of grilling. While people used to enjoy the nightlife, | | | | Chilling and grilling, a new social event brought back |
| it seems that more people are interested in staying | | | | from old times. BBQ new and improved. |