An Alfresco Food and Drinks Blog
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Hot Coals & Smoking Meats – Grilling Articles
Best Meats to Smoke
Smoking meats is a time-honored tradition, and whether you’re a novice or a pro, breaking out the old smoker is always a day of cooking fun
Using a Grill Mat
Grill mats are fast becoming the must-have BBQ accessory and I can say that it is more than justifiable.
Portable BBQ Grills
The best portable BBQ grill is one that can easily be carry along with the other provisions you’ll be bringing to your outdoor shindig
BBQ Cookbooks
Here is my opinion on the best BBQ, grilling and smoking cookbooks written by experts in the field of outdoor cooking
Grilling Gift Ideas
A selection of the best BBQ gift ideas that will suit all budgets and every occasion.
Stay Safe with BBQ Gloves
When most people think of gloves it’s to keep their hand’s warm. Not so with BBQ gloves – they stop burns, cuts and germs
Meat Injecting Guide
Learn why you should use a marinade injector, what meats to inject and what flavors to use.
Cleaning your Grill
Even though this happens to you every time you throw a BBQ party, it always comes as a shock – The grill grates need cleaning
Grilling with Style
BBQ aprons – The ultimate style item for backyard grillers. We have the lowdown on all the best BBQ apron styles
Picnic Packed and Ready!
Here you’ll find all the best picnic food ideas, picnic equipment, tips & tricks for a well planned event.
before perusing the rest of our picnic supplies articles.
The most important part of any picnic is the food. Don’t be that guy with all the gear and no idea, read our picnic food articles to show off your entertaining skills to all your friends and family.
The Bar Area
Screaming Orgasm Cocktail Drink Recipe & Instructions
The Screaming Orgasm cocktail is a drink that is probably more famous for its risqué name than for winning any prestigious awards. If you manage to get beyond the juvenile [...]
Bananarita – Banana Margarita Cocktail Drink
The Bananarita cocktail always reminds me of why I love the art form of mixology so much. This fruit based cocktail shows that a natural inquisitiveness and the ability to [...]
Midori Sour Cocktail Drink Recipes and Ingredients
The Midori Sour cocktail is one of those drinks that you might think you know and enjoy but will ultimately leave you with raised eyebrows when you find out you’ve [...]
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Grill on a Salt Block
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Best Ash Vacuum Cleaner for Pellet or Charcoal BBQ Grill
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Types of Cocktail Glasses – The Comprehensive Guide to Cocktail Glassware
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