Weber's Big Book of Grilling

Weber's Big Book of Grilling certainly delivers. It is lavishly illustrated with great food photos and it is full of recipes for beef, soup, turkey, seafood, vegetables, appetizers, sides, and even desserts! Some of the recipes such as Lobster Tails with Champagne Vanilla Sauce sound absolutely decadent. You can also find recipes for more familiar grilling favorites such as barbecue sauce, rubs, Beer Can Chicken and several different variations on S'mores. Weber's Big Book of Grilling includes charts, guides and advice on whether to get a gas grill or a charcoal grill. This book is a great gift for the person who does the grilling at your house! You will easily find some new favorite recipes for the grill in Weber's Big Book of Grilling.You can save 34% off the list price by following this link to purchase it at Amazon:
Weber's Big Book of Grilling

Margaritaville DM0500 Bahamas 36-Ounce Frozen-Concoction Maker

Margaritaville DM0500 Bahamas 36-Ounce Frozen-Concoction Maker

The nice thing about this Margaritaville Frozen-Concoction Maker is that it has the ability to "blend only" or to "shave only." The jar has a capacity of 36 ounces and the 450 watt motor has the power to handle the job. It can channel melting water from the ice away from the jar so the drinks are not watered down. Satisfied customers report that it makes a smooth, well-blended Margarita and they love the sno-cones and smoothies it can produce. One caution is that the blade is very sharp so you need to be very careful when disassembling it for cleaning. All and all, the Margaritaville Frozon-Concoction Maker is a top rated gift, receiving many 5-star ratings from happy customers.

A great companion gift would be this smoothie recipe book,

Or these colorful, reusable silicone sno-cone cups:

A set of Margarita glasses would be nice:


If you are looking for a summer wedding gift, the Margaritaville Frozen-Concoction Maker could be the perfect one. It would also be perfect for a housewarming gift for those who love frozen concoctions! Who is on your gift list that would enjoy a Frozen-Concoction Maker?

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Weber 87886 Chimney Starter

It is officially summer in North America, the time of year when there is a BBQ in every back yard just waiting for the BBQ chef to fire it up. The Weber 87886 Chimney Starter is one grilling accessory that really is a must have. The Weber Chimney Stater allows the charcoal to light quickly and will greatly reduce the time it takes to get the charcoal ready so you can get on with your BBQ meal. You will no longer need liquid charcoal starter and will no longer have that awful taste in your burgers. Amazon customers who have purchased this chimney starter are generally very pleased with it, mentioning its large capacity and nice handle.



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Barbecue! Bible : Sauces, Rubs, and Marinades, Bastes, Butters, and Glazes

Shish-Kebab Skewers for the Grill

Summer's a great time for grilling, and grilled shish-kabobs are a fun and delicious meal to serve to family or to company. Besides the meat and veggies, you'll need a good set of skewers. We like these unusual but very functional Fire Wire Stainless Steel Flexible Grilling Skewers.

The Fire Wire skewers are long, so they'll hold plenty of food. They're also flexible, so they'll conform to the shape of your grill. Another feature satisfied customers like is the fact that the ends of the skewers hang out over the sides of the grill, staying cool enough to turn with your bare hands. One happy customer posted a video review with a demonstration. Look for it here among all the great 5-star reviews.

Another nice feature for those who like to prepare food ahead of time is that you can put the meat and vegetables on the skewers and then put them in the marinade. Since the skewers are flexible, it's easy to fit them into a bowl or a bag with the marinade. After your company has arrived and the grill is ready, simply lift the kabobs out of the marinade and place them on the grill.

Fire Wire skewers are available in a set of two, so you'll likely want to order a couple or more sets. We think this top-rated skewer set is a bargain and would make a wonderful gift for your favorite king or queen of the grill.

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Find some great shish-kebab recipes here

Cuisinart 1-1/2-Quart Automatic Ice Cream Maker

Cuisinart 1-1/2-Quart Automatic Ice Cream Makers

This top rated ice cream maker has the ability to make up to 1 1/2 quarts of ice cream, frozen yogurt, sorbet or frozen drinks. It only takes about 20 minutes to create a wonderful frozen summer treat. To make it easy, no salt or ice is needed and the chamber is non-stick for quick clean up. All you do is add fresh ingredients and turn it on. A heavy duty motor mixes the ingredients for you and soon you have a delicious frozen dessert. This ice cream maker has the capacity to make dessert for a crowd. What a nice wedding gift or housewarming gift for someone who loves ice cream! For a nice companion gift, consider Ben & Jerry's Homemade Ice Cream & Dessert Book,or The Best Ice Cream Maker Cookbook Ever.

Weber 3751001 Genesis E-320 Propane Gas Grill

The Weber 3751001 Genesis E-320 Propane Gas Grill is Amazon's top-rated gas barbecue and it is the barbecue that my husband would love to receive this year for Father's Day.

It features:

Three main burners with 42,800-BTU and a side burner with 12,000-BTU.
A large cooking area (637 square inches.)
Easy start-up with an electronic ignition.
A Thermometer.
Grates fashioned from porcelain-enameled, cast-iron
Six tool holders.
A steel frame.
A Weber cookbook.
A 2 to 25-year limited warranty.

More important than those simple facts might be some of the reviews from the Amazon customers who have purchased and LOVE the Weber Genesis gas grill:

"This piece is quality! Quality! Quality! It is a TANK! If this unit was a SUV - it would be a Hummer! The controls are easy to use & precise. The cooking is even with no chance of flare-ups. I have grilled, done a rotisserie, and even baked a jumbo chicken in it - it is a dream." ~~ Richard Delhaie

"I love owning products that are near the top of their class, yet not much of what I own falls into that category. I'm usually a 'value' buyer - I buy reasonable quality stuff at a reasonble price; rarely do I opt for the high end with no consideration to cost.   So this time I did just that: choosing to pay $600 plus for this grill when alternatives existed in the $180-$250 dollar range. We're only a family of four, occasionally have visitors, live in the Northeast so our season isn't very long. Why?

Well after putting it together today, and using it for the first time, I know why. I bought it because the assembly instructions were perfectly clear and understandable; because everything fit together like Lego(tm) - as advertised - with close tolerances, high quality components everywhere, even the small details like nylon washers to minimize marring and corrosion. I bought it because it has nice thick baked on powder coat to minimize rust. Its clear someone out there 'thinks' about this process of grilling, and they work at Weber." ~~ Denis Kefallinos

"Bottom line: great grill, and excellent customer service for both Amazon (as usual) and Weber! Thank you, thank you, thank you!" ~~ The Critic

I think that Amazon customers are a fantastic source of information about a product since they provide reviews from 'real' people who have actually used the product. You can read the 66 five-star Amazon customer reviews for yourself by clicking right here. If you already are familiar with the Weber Genesis, you probably won't be surprised. If this is your introduction to this grill, you might be blown away.

Amazon will ship this to your front door for FREE plus, they have reduced the price from $849.00 to $699, a $150 savings for you. If you are shopping for a new grill and want one that will stand up to your (or his) expectations, Weber's Genesis is a great choice. Presenting this one to Dad for Father's Day would be an amazing and unexpected surprise.




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Don't forget a Sizzlin' Hot Barbecue Apron.

Who Is King Of The Grill At Your House?

We all know one. A man who takes great pride in his BBQ skills. A man who grills the perfect steak, amazing spareribs or awesome hamburgers.

He's the King of the Grill and he NEEDS this fun apron to proclaim is expertise to the world!

Designed as a one-size-fits-most apron, it is perfect for protecting his clothes when he is grilling.

Donning an apron with attitude will simply increase the fun of this great American summer pastime!

A great gift choice for Father's Day!

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Click here to order your Attitude King of the Grill Apron from Amazon.
Find more barbecue aprons at: The Best Sizzlin' Hot Barbecue Apron For Your Summer Parties...

Weber's Way to Grill: The Step-by-Step Guide to Expert Grilling

When I was researching my page about barbecue aprons today I discovered a sizzlin' hot BBQ cookbook called Weber's Way to Grill: The Step-by-Step Guide to Expert Grilling.

Only infrequently does a cookbook garner a mostly five-star rating from Amazon customers the way Weber's Way to Grill has.  Receiving more than 60 five-star reviews makes it, in my mind, a top-rated barbecue cookbook and adds it to the list of top-rated Weber's cookbooks.

My 16-year old son, who sometimes is my King of the Grill, may be receiving a copy of this cookbook for his birthday. I think that he who loves to BBQ and who constantly wants to know the PROPER way to grill the foods that we prepare, would enjoy perusing a copy of this book along with a King of the Grill barbecue apron. I think he would put it to good use and our whole family would benefit!

Amazon customer reviewers said things like,

"This book includes all of the basics of grilling with charcoal or gas, complete with lots of pictures so you can see exactly how to set up the grill for the type of food you will be grilling and what the coals should look like. How to use the vents, how to use a rotisserie and needed tools and equipment." ~~ D. Bucci

"Folks just plain like good food with that just off the grill flavor. I know this from experience, and I am just as confident that folks who buy and use "Way to Grill" will experience the deep personal satisfaction of placing flavorful food in front of friends and family." ~~ John G. Gleeson

"Way to Grill gives you everything you could possibly need to take your grill beyond burgers and hot dogs. The recipes are relatively easy to make, and almost always call for common items. But more importantly, there's some emphasis on technique. In all likelihood, this is as close as you're going to get to learning how to grill, without standing next to someone who will teach you." ~~ Kevin Nicholls

Weber's Way To Grill is a solid gift choice for anyone who likes to grill.  Add a BBQ apron and you will create the perfect gift set for anyone who loves to BBQ or for anyone who wants to learn how. This would make a great Father's Day gift for any Dad who loves to grill, wouldn't it?



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Click here to order your copy of Weber's Way To Grill from Amazon.
Read my BBQ apron page, The Best Sizzlin' Hot Barbecue Apron For Your Summer Parties...

Red and White Gingham Tablecloth

There's nothing that says summertime to me more than a red and white gingham tablecloth and I know from experience that they are not always the easiest tablecloths to come by.  I was, therefore, very pleased to find this one on Amazon. It is perfect for my summer dinners.

This tablecloth features the classic red-and-white checks that you are looking for and will set the scene perfectly for any casual country dinners and backyard picnics that you are planning. I guess it would be fun, too, for a western, cowboy or farm-themed party.

It is made of a 100 percent cotton, machine washable fabric and is a rectangular-shaped cloth, which measures 60 inches by 84 inches.  If you would like to assemble a complete set, matching napkins are available, too.

Jessie Moris, an Amazon customer reviewer, says that this tablecloth is "the perfect tablecloth for tailgating and parties. Good quality. Good weight. Washes VERY well. Fantastic." Amazon customer reviews are a great way to judge the quality of products you are considering buying online.

Amazon has this DII tablecloth nicely discounted at 30 percent off. PLUS Amazon offers free shipping on orders of $25 or more so, this tablecloth and the napkins, together would ship for FREE. 

Definitely a great way to set the scene for your summertime gatherings!





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Order this tablecloth from Amazon.
Order the matching napkins.
Check out my complete make-ahead summer dinner menu plan.

The Best Asparagus Pot or Steamer

Cooking asparagus in an asparagus pot is the best method as it allows the tougher end part of the asparagus to boil in the water while the rest is steamed.

If you love asparagus, you might want to invest in an asparagus pot.  This one, the All-Clad stainless asparagus pot with steamer basket, is Amazon's top-rated asparagus pot. It is a tall, thin 2-quart cooker, ideal for cooking asparagus perfectly. Made of a high-quality 18/10 stainless steel with a polished inside and satin outside.

Extensive details about this pot are available on Amazon by clicking right here but in short let me say that it is Amazon's bestselling, top-rated pot and that it comes with a solid warranty.

Amazon customer Esther Schindler said, "I'd wanted an asparagus pot for years, but somehow could never bring myself to purchase one. Who needs another single-purpose item? Just how much asparagus do I think I'm going to eat? Yet, as others have pointed out, this is less a one-item pot than it initially seems. It'll be perfect for a couple of ears of corn on the cob, for hard-boiling eggs, and for steaming a few artichokes."

Another top-rated kitchen tool for the cook in your life or, for even, for you.



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Martha Stewart Blue Collection

Looking for a top-rated and practical gift for someone who loves her robin's egg blue kitchen? One that will stand the test of time? That will last forever? Then you might want to consider the small kitchen appliance collection by Martha Stewart and KitchenAid.

These two great businesses have joined together to make a beautiful series of kitchen tools that have a solid reputation as workhorses, including the KitchenAid Martha Stewart Blue Collection 5-Speed Blender shown here. The line also includes a stand mixer, a hand mixer and a food processor, all worthy contenders of a gold medal in the kitchen.



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