Summer is here and what better way to celebrate it than a BBQ in the back garden. Often it is the simple things in life that are the best. With the lovely long summer evenings in the UK a simple BBQ can be a wonderful chance to catch up with family and neighbours in a relaxed setting.
Choosing the menu for you summer BBQ could not be easier. Depending on the budget you can stick with the simple pleasures such as beef burgers and sausages or you can splash out on more exotic kebabs and steaks. There are even many non-meat options available for vegetarians. To keep costs down it is always a good idea to check out any offers such as the Tesco codes July 2011. Once you have decided upon the meat it is always a good idea to add a few salads and coleslaws in to keep everyone happy and well-fed.
A BBQ would not be complete without some ice-cold beers or even a glass of Pimms. For those younger BBQ lovers it is also a good idea to make a non-alcoholic fruit punch with fresh fruit. Strawberries are at their best in summer time and it's a good idea to take advantage of this.
BBQ games are a good way to pass time whilst the sausages are sizzling. Depending on the size of your garden, frisbee is always a good option. Burning up some calories will make everyone enjoy their BBQ even more.
Of course, this is the UK and as such as it is always a good idea to have a BBQ contingency plan for when the heavens open. In the absence of a good-sized umbrella to shelter under then it is a good idea to get some summery music on the CD player and take the BBQ indoors. The smell of the sausages alone can recreate the BBQ feeling inside.
