Gifts | Barbecue Day

Every year we celebrate Barbecue Day on the 4th of July. It's the time to grill up some mouth-watering fun with our dear ones, so send a sizzling hot wish to all your friends, family and loved ones as the heat gets turned on!!

Every year North Americans head outdoors to celebrate summer and Independence Day. No one wants to be outdone by the neighbors, so we have put together some of the best information for you to make the most out of your summer entertaining. We must emphasize that the secret to a successful cookout is in the planning and the required accessories. Whether you will be grilling hamburgers, steaks, chicken or fish or maybe smoking ribs or brisket you need to know more than just the secrets to barbecuing & grilling. This is why we have put together the list of great resources to help you out.

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Is there a better way to enjoy the Fourth of July than a festive barbecue? So break out the watermelon, shuck the corn on the cob and fire up coals to celebrate Independence Day in style.

Organizing ideas:

1. Send out invitations as soon as possible. Start from June

2. Make the party a family affair by inviting friends and their kids and ask everyone to wear red, white and blue. True patriotic!!

3. Decorate with a patriotic theme. Purchase tablecloths, plates, cups and napkins in red, white and blue. Remember to mix and match.

4. Play patriotic music, such as "Yankee Doodle Dandy," " America the Beautiful" and - of course - Sousa marches, especially "The Stars and Stripes Forever."

5. Serve "all-American" foods such as hamburgers, hot dogs, potato salad, deviled eggs, corn on the cob, watermelon, lemonade, apple pie or gelatin desserts made in patriotic colors. Have a small supply of tofu dogs or veggie burgers for any vegetarians in the group

6. Stock a cooler with cold drinks and consider making fresh-squeezed lemonade or a big batch of iced tea.

7. Play games like baseball, croquet or Capture the Flag with teams comprised of adults and kids. Give small party favors (such as mini-American flags) to the team members who win

8. Have your barbecue early in the afternoon. Afterwards, take the group to a fireworks show, symphony concert or other community event nearby.

And at the end remember to thank everyone for their time and company and give each of them a small gift of remembrance

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