| The wife just told me that a bunch of friends are | | | | If I want to be around all the guests then I know I |
| coming over this weekend to swim and drink. So | | | | don't want to be stuck on the grill all day, so I have |
| what's the problem you're asking? Am I out of home | | | | two choices. Cook something quick or cook |
| brew? No! Is the pool green? No! | | | | something very very slow. |
| What to barbecue? | | | | Hot dogs and preformed hamburgers are quick and |
| How do I choose what to throw on the grill? | | | | easy and will allow you to get back into the action |
| Find yourself asking this same question? | | | | fast. Where as cooking a pork roast will allow you to |
| Steaks, yard bird (chicken), pork roast, fish, veggies? | | | | set it and forget it! If it's burgers and dogs then have |
| There are plenty of choices so how does one make | | | | the guest bring chips and dip. If you decide to cook a |
| a choice? | | | | roast then plan on making the side dishes ahead of |
| Most of us check the freezer first and try to spot | | | | time. You don't want to be stuck inside cooking |
| something to defrost then we plan a meal around it. | | | | when everybody else is outside jukin'. |
| But, I have come to the conclusion that this might | | | | Now there are times when friends and family arrive |
| not be the right way to go. | | | | and I just don't feel like being sociable, it happens to |
| After tending the barbeque grill over the course 20 | | | | all of us at sometime. So in this case I want to cook |
| odd years, if not more, I have now gone in a | | | | something that requires my utmost attention. |
| different direction. | | | | Something that might require basting or constant |
| First I need some vital information. | | | | temperature adjustments. |
| Who is going to man the grill? Me or a volunteer. | | | | In this case I would probably go with some pork |
| If I'm informed that someone else will be manning | | | | spareribs. A nice slow heat is required along with |
| the grill then the decision of what to barbecue | | | | constant basting. Um, sounds like a plan this weekend! |
| becomes easier. I really don't care because most | | | | This allows me to kick back and enjoy a good beer |
| likely I will be in the pool sippin' on a cold one. But, if it | | | | and cigar while the meat slowly cooks on the grill. I |
| looks like I'm going to have to do the cooking then | | | | would also plan on throwing a few veggies on the |
| things start to come into focus. | | | | grill, since they cook quick a constant presence must |
| Okay the weekend is approaching and I need to plan | | | | be used. |
| the meal. First up, how is my mood? Yep, emotions | | | | If anyone asks why I'm secluding myself from the |
| come to play even when you're grilling a great meal. | | | | party I just tell them that I'm in charge of a great |
| Do I really want to be around a bunch of people all | | | | meal and I want them to enjoy the whole day! |
| day? Do I want to participate in group activities? Or | | | | So don't plan your barbecue around the refrigerator, |
| do I feel like just kicking back and enjoying a good | | | | plan it around your guests. |
| cigar and few home brews? | | | | |