| The best things in life are free, so in this tough | | | | of Australians- generous, thoughtful, considerate and |
| economic climate its time to re-embrace the freer | | | | contributors. The BBQ is a great way to socialize and |
| things in life: | | | | celebrate during these harder economic times. The |
| - sightseeing | | | | communal contribution to a menu means that no one |
| - friends | | | | person is burdened with the cost of food and drink. |
| - family | | | | It also creates a great topic of conversation as |
| - parks | | | | people admire, taste and compliment each others |
| - food | | | | culinary wares. A BBQ can replace any expensive |
| One event that embraces all these elements is the | | | | celebration and is ideal for birthdays, anniversaries, |
| BBQ! The BBQ is a great Australian tradition that can | | | | holidays, engagements, christenings, Christmas and |
| take place in any location and is a celebration of | | | | many more. |
| friends and family that takes place in the great | | | | The return of the BBQ trend has even permeated |
| outdoors. The food served at a BBQ is generally | | | | into the retail and food industries. Many retail outlets |
| easy to prepare, easy to eat and has a menu that | | | | today use a BBQ to entice customers to visit their |
| has had something contributed to it by every | | | | store- who can resist a free or cheap sausage sizzle. |
| member of the BBQ. Australia might not be known | | | | Restaurants and catering companies are also |
| for its etiquette but all Australian’s know that | | | | embracing the BBQ and incorporating more BBQ |
| you never turn up to a BBQ empty handed. | | | | recipes into their menus. BBQ catering companies are |
| The communal BBQ menu is embedded in the psyche | | | | being used more often as people embrace and use |
| of socializing in Australia and reflects the true nature | | | | the more sophisticated BBQ for their events. |