Meatballs on a stick, what could be more simple and delicious. Whether you are looking for an easy recipe for entertaining or something fun for camping, Beef Kafta is the perfect solution! I was looking for something a little different to BBQ last weekend and I came up with this version of the popular Lebanese dish, Beef Kafta. If your gang loves beef and a little heat, this recipe is going to do it for you. The fun part of cooking meatballs on a stick are all the …
Fresh Grilled Peach Sundaes
If you're looking for an easy and delicious dessert idea that will wrap-up a perfect BBQ dinner, then Fresh Grilled Peach Sundaes are it! The peaches grill up in minutes and they pair well with creamy vanilla ice cream. Choose your topping, a dollop of whipped cream and it's yum in a bowl. Grilling is a favourite way to cook in the summer in most households, mine included. Food tastes amazing, the heat and work is kept outside, and there's not much clean …
How to Grill THE BEST Steak Ever!
I am so excited! Summer is here, summer is here! I am whispering that, as I do the happy dance, just in case (it's not officially summer and this is Canada), I don't want to jinx this gorgeous weather we are having. I have had the BBQ out all winter but there's something said for grilling without snow up to your knees as you are flipping steaks out on the deck. Regardless of the weather, steak is fantastic grilled on the barbecue, if it's done right. So, pour a …
Crush and Covet: BBQs, Jeeps & Bottle Openers
As Life In Pleasantville writer Kelly Williams says, "There is a constant battle against clutter." We're all in the same boat it seems, and yet it doesn't prevent us from crushing on things and places and even elusive feelings of contentment. There's been a lot of mention recently in the media of limiting what we bring into our lives to items that bring us joy or serve a purpose, and that's what all our contributors' submissions have in common. It could be a vehicle that gets us …
Ribs! We’re Bringing Sexy (Baby) Back
"I had a barbeque stain on my white t-shirt, you were killin' me in that mini-skirt" - Tim McGraw Father's Day is just around the corner and Capital Ribfest is about to take over Ottawa, so why not take a look at one of the things dads love most: ribs. Growing up in Montreal, ribs were often an overlooked side-dish at "barbecue" restaurants, which typically consisted of boring rotisserie-style chicken. It wasn't until later in life that I experienced true barbecue flavour. Naturally, …
