An Alfresco Food and Drinks Blog
Welcome to Go Shindig! Your one-stop shop for all your bbq grilling equipment and outdoor picnic supplies. Our primary focus is to engage with you and share our expertise & knowledge. Our regular articles will support you in a successful outdoor shindig with your family and friends. Be it the classic alfresco summer picnic, grilling meats over hot coals or a simple trendy cocktail hit us up and we will gladly answer your questions. Send us an email with your own ideas – we love hearing from our readers.
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Best Knife Sharpener 2019 [Buyer’s Guide Included]
There is a truth universally acknowledged in kitchens around the world that a good knife is a sharp knife. Yet most of us drop the ball when it comes to maintaining our knives. Using the [...]
Best Picnic Blankets – Waterproof & Extra Large Options Reviewed
When shopping for picnic supplies, blankets are usually an afterthought. Picnic baskets and coolers get all the attention, leaving the blankets out in the cold. This is a sad state of affairs, because the best [...]
Best Charcoal Grill 2019 [Reviews & Buyer’s Guide]
There are many ways to BBQ but if you want the traditional experience and flavor, nothing beats cooking over charcoal. Charcoal gives your food that genuine taste of smokiness that you just can’t replicate on [...]
Kamado Joe Review. Better Than The Big Green Egg?
Fueled by charcoal, the kamado grill is an all-in-one package of a grill, smoker, and an oven. For this reason, their popularity continues to increase and more and more kamado grills are hitting the market. [...]
Best Picnic Baskets – Wicker, Collapsible, Insulated & Wheeled
Summertime is the season for leisure and al fresco dining. While it is fun to host backyard BBQs, sometimes you want to head off the beaten track and picnic somewhere special. With the best picnic [...]
Different Types of Smokers for Great BBQ Food
Buying a meat smoker is not for the faint-at-heart. There are so many smokers on the market that it can be tough to decide between them. The truth is that using your meat smoker is [...]
Best BBQ Rotisserie Kits and Attachments
Rotisserie cooking has been around since medieval times, and it is no wonder why. Also known as spit-roasting, rotisserie cooking uses a rod to rotate the meat over a heat source. The meat self-bastes in [...]
Charcoal vs Gas Grills – Buyers Guide For Which is Best
The debate between charcoal vs gas grills gets so heated (pun intended!) that many people choose to own both. What do you do if you don’t have space or the cash for both grills though? [...]
Best Tabletop Grill – Charcoal, Gas, Electric BBQ’s and Smokers
For many BBQ enthusiasts, the arrival of Spring is the signal to dust off the grill. Sure, some of us die-hard pitmasters don’t mind cooking in the snow. But there is no question that summertime [...]
Types and Styles of BBQ Sauce and Best Brands
Just as the styles of BBQ vary from region to region, so do the different styles of BBQ sauce. There are endless flavors to explore - from Carolina to Kansas City, St. Louis to Texas, [...]
Best Wood Chip Smoker Box for Gas Grills
You don’t have to invest in a smoker to get delicious wood smoke flavor. A gas grill is great for direct and indirect cooking, but did you know it can also smoke your food? With a little help [...]
Best Cast Iron Cookware for your BBQ Grill
Did you know that your BBQ can do a lot more than just grill meats and vegetables? A BBQ is actually a versatile cooker if you have the right equipment. The best cast iron cookware [...]
Best Grill Mat For Deck – Great for Composite and Wooden Decking
One of the best ways to enjoy having a deck is grilling outside. However, without the proper care and maintenance, your grill can have disastrous effects on your deck. You need a grill mat for a [...]
Best Smoker Recipes – Ribs, Chicken & Brisket. We have all the Classics
Whether you're new to smoking and just bought yourself a shiny new smoker or you're a seasoned backyard pitmaster looking for inspiration, our list of the best smoker recipes available on the internet will have [...]
Best Wood Pellets for Smoking
Unlike gas or charcoal, wood pellets come in a much wider variety of brands, blends, and flavors. The possibilities for making deliciously smoked meats are endless. So how are you supposed to know what the best [...]