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post #1 of 25
6/6/12 at 9:38am
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Camping, picnicking, bbq-ing…they all come down
to the same thing:
Eating Outdoors

Mommysavers and ALDI are giving away TWO s’mores kits complete with some patriotic sprinkles, just in time for your 4th of July celebration.

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  • Your best tip to a successful outdoor gathering

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post #2 of 25
6/6/12 at 10:34am

My best tip is to have everyone coming bring their own meat for their family and a side to share with everyone.  That way YOU are not the one forking the ENTIRE bill or doing all of the work...and it is more fun for everyone.  We have had SO many successful bbq's doing it this way. 

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post #3 of 25
6/6/12 at 12:40pm

Keep it simple.  Serve things that you can make in advance, such as different types of salads (potato salad, spinach salad, fruit salad, pasta salad) with a simple main and easy grilling item, like hamburgers and hot dogs or barbeque chicken.  I like to be able to enjoy my guests and not be stuck with last minute food preparations when they arrive.

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post #4 of 25
6/6/12 at 1:14pm

For a successful outdoor gathering set aside a table with a small inflatable pool filled with ice for holding the cold food and beverages. 

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post #5 of 25
6/6/12 at 6:58pm

580063_3598142765973_1645633987_2872806_1880518832_n.jpgBest tip. Don't forget the bug spray, Sun Block and First Aid kit!! With 2 little ones that burn and swell up with each masqitto bite we learned the hard way...

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post #6 of 25
6/6/12 at 9:49pm

One tip...When we host, we provide the meat and drinks, but assign everyone else desserts and sides.  I usually take the list of those I know how are coming and split it to make sure we get an even amount of desserts and sides. 

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post #7 of 25
6/6/12 at 9:52pm

No fail dry rub that works on ANY meat (chicken, steak, pork, etc):

 

1 part paprika

1 part garlic powder

1 part seasoned salt

 

The combination really enhances the natural flavor of whatever meat you are using.  I just rub down the meat AT LEAST an hour before cooking, the night before would be even better. Then I cover it and stick it in the fridge.  No fail!  This is the way the restaurants make their steaks and other meat so tender and juicy. 

 

Note:  You could also mix it up a bit by adding some chili powder or maybe some dried onions for a slight variation.

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post #8 of 25
6/7/12 at 11:03am

For smores instead of chocolate bar we use a peanut butter cup. 

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post #9 of 25
6/10/12 at 11:30am

Those EZ-up canopies for shade over the tables are a must!

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post #10 of 25
6/11/12 at 10:03am

Freeze plastic bags with water flat, make sure they a good seal and double bag them.  Then when you have foods that need to stay cold you can put them under the food dish.

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