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Welcome to Go Shindig! Your one-stop shop for everything related to outdoor entertaining. Whether you’re interested in the classic al fresco summer entertaining of picnics and barbecues or an outdoor party with family and friends, we’ve got you covered.
Below you’ll find all our outdoor entertaining ideas, tips and hacks to Go Shindig in any outdoor space. Feel free to join the conversations in our comment sections or on social media, adding your insight to the topics covered is greatly received. Or send us an email with your own ideas – we love hearing from our readers
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BBQ 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 Parties
We have all the information you’ll ever need to throw the best picnic parties. You’ll find all the best food ideas, equipment, and tips & tricks.
Cocktail Recipes
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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Best Charcoal Chimney Starters – Small, Square, Foldable and Fan Assisted Options
Enthusiasts agree that the most flavorful way to grill is over charcoal. The problem is, getting that charcoal evenly lit and ready to use is a huge pain. It’s enough of an annoyance that it [...]
Best Ash Vacuum Cleaner for Pellet or Charcoal BBQ Grill
Grilling is one of the greatest pleasures in life. Delicious, juicy food cooked over an open flame – there is really no downside. That is, other than the cleanup. Let’s face it – ash is something you don’t want flying around [...]
Types of Cocktail Glasses – The Comprehensive Guide to Cocktail Glassware
The number of cocktail glasses and other types of glassware created for serving alcoholic beverages is perhaps as varied as the number of drinks that can be served in them. From beer and wine to [...]
How to Make an Aperol Spritz
The Aperol Spritz cocktail is a popular Italian aperitif but is quickly becoming a favorite drink around the world. This is due to it being a light and refreshing drink that is perfect for hot [...]
Best Combo Grill – Gas, Charcoal, Pellets and Infrared
Perhaps the biggest debate in all of grilling history is what fuel source reigns supreme. Many people favor gas grills for their convenience. Others say that there is nothing better than the flavor you can [...]
Best Infrared Grills – Char Broil & Solaire Reviews and Buyers Guide
Everything is better when it’s grilled! This might be true, except for the times when grilling leaves you with dry, chewy meat. We’ve all tasted bad grilling at least once in our lives. What if there was a way [...]
How to reheat ribs so they taste like they’re fresh off the grill
Ribs are an all-time barbeque favorite, and it’s not hard to see why. But figuring out how to reheat ribs without making them dry or rubbery can be a major challenge. Trust me: I’ve ruined [...]
Best Offset Smoker – Affordable Options, Reviews and Buyers Guide
If you are serious about smoked meats and looking to make top-notch, high-quality BBQ, purchasing an offset smoker could be the best decision you will ever make. Not only do they look cool, but the best [...]
Best Meats to Smoke – Beef, Pork, Seafood and more
Beef, it’s what’s for dinner. Or chicken. Or pork. Or fish or lamb or deer—let’s face it, meat is what’s for dinner when you’re using your smoker. Smoking meats is a time-honored tradition, and whether [...]