By
Nurse Diane
Well most of you may have already been cooking out
this summer, and many of you probably did some barbequing on Thursday as we
celebrated Independence Day...Some of you may be waiting til today to get the
grill started, and these tips and reminders are for you.
Grilling during the summer months is an all American
past time, and I love this story about grilling:
Barbecue Routine
1) The woman buys the food.
2) The woman makes the
salad, prepares the vegetables, and makes dessert.
3) The woman prepares the
meat for cooking, places it on a tray along with the necessary cooking utensils
and sauces, and takes it to the man who is lounging beside the grill - beer in
hand.
Here comes the important
part: 4) THE MAN PLACES THE MEAT ON THE GRILL.
5) The woman goes inside to
organise the plates and cutlery.
6) The woman comes out to
tell the man that the meat is burning. He thanks her and asks if she will bring
another beer while he deals with the situation.
Important again:
7) THE MAN TAKES THE MEAT
OFF THE GRILL AND HANDS IT TO THE WOMAN.
8) The woman prepares the
plates, salad, bread, utensils, napkins, sauces and brings them to the table.
9) After eating, the woman
clears the table and does the dishes.
And most important of all:
10) Everyone PRAISES the MAN
and THANKS HIM for his cooking efforts.
11) The man asks the woman
how she enjoyed 'her night off.' And, upon seeing her annoyed reaction,
concludes that there's just no pleasing some women....
There are a few safety rules to make sure your BBQ
experience is a pleasant one.
1. First and most important is the Fire. Never leave your fire unattended. Make sure you have a fire extinguisher on
hand. A fire can get out of hand before you can blink your eyes, and the wind
can blow the fire in the direction of your home or nearby property.
2. Location, make sure you place your BBQ
in the proper place, not close to any objects that can become inflamed. For answers to any questions you may have on
placement, check the operation manual of your equipment. Instructions can also be found on the
company's website if you have misplaced yours.
3. Fuel.
Do not put gasoline on your coals.
I speak from personal experience on this one. The gas will explode in
your face, and if you are still holding the gas can, it can also catch on
fire. It is best, if you are using a
charcoal grill to use either lighter fluid, or those self-start coals. Be sure to read the operation manual if you
are using a gas grill.
4. Food.
Fire is not the only concern, the preparation of the meat is also
important. Make sure the grill is clean
before placing prepared meat on it. Be sure not to leave the meat out too long
before putting it on the grill. Bacteria
will grow quickly make sure you keep it covered before serving
5. Grease.
If the meat you are cooking has alot of grease or fat on it, make sure
you cook with care, turning the meat may cause fire to flare up, and you want
to make sure you aren't in it's path.
6. Make sure you put the fire out before you
leave. Covering the grill, or
turning off the gas will normally get the job done. When using a charcoal grill, make sure to
check back to make sure all the coals are out.
There is nothing better to me than a grilled burger
with homegrown tomatoes. If you want to
grill burgers, chicken, ribs or steak, or anything else, please use proper
precautions to make your dining experience the best ever.
(Photos
from Google)
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