This/That has done the shopping for you. These perfectly curated tables make your outdoor entertaining seamless. Find the items you’ll love to use al fresco all season long. It’s barbecue season, and there’s nothing better than gathering outside with good food, good friends, and great vibes. Whether you’re hosting a full-on backyard bash or just…
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This Is the Grill You Need for Your Summer Vacation
Whether you’re grilling on the go, or need a portable solution from year to year, I have a grill for you. UPDATED FOR 2024. Back in 2017, I wrote about the Coleman Road Trip Grill as the perfect road trip solution. Summer vacations often involve some kind of grilled dinner. And there were enough years…
The Secret Ingredient for the Best Burger
Add this magical spice blend to your ground beef for just the right amount of flavor in your burger! A while back I came across a recommendation for this Grillmates Worcestershire spice blend. That bit of tanginess from the Worcestershire sauce flavor adds something interesting to any protein you use it with. But the real…
How To Cut A Whole Watermelon Neatly
Here’s how you get the most equally sized cubes in one shot. Ever wondered what is the best way to get the most “pretty” and uniformed sized cubes of fruit, without too much waste (as in, the small corners that aren’t usable for display). Well, you will be surprised. This method is not how most…
Bring Some Excitement To Your Table This Lag B’Omer!
A real fire, right on your plate. And it’s so easy! I was sitting by an event a few months ago; it was very elegant and the caterer did a phenomenal job with each and every course. Each dish was better than the next. How was this amazing meal going to end? Dessert showed up,…
Go-To 3-Ingredient BBQ Marinades for Chicken and Steak
It’s so easy, it’s just about obvious. And yet, these simple marinades for grilled meats are always popular. Most Yomim Tovim, I cross one meal off my list of those I need to prepare by planning a simple grilled meal–and everyone loves it. I make this roasted vegetable salad (roasting the vegetables and preparing the…
Don’t Put Away That Leftover Corn On the Cob Yet
If you do it the right way, there’s a better chance it will get eaten. You know how sometimes you can buy super fresh corn on the cob for a great price? You get caught up in the farmers market vibe and put 10 ears in your bag. Or you buy that pack of 8…
One Minute to Prep and Two Minutes to Grill = Amazing Steak Sandwiches for Dinner
Why have another boring barbecue when you can have these sandwich steak sandwiches? Need an easy summer dinner? Almost every butcher or supermarket I’ve been in sells a super thin steak called “sandwich steak.” When cooked for a long time, these steaks dry up. But with a good marinade (really key) and a quick grill,…
A Simple Mini Baguette, A Napkin, Some Rosemary, And Voila, Your Table Is Transformed
Here it’s the small things, that make all the difference. When Shiffy showed up with some baguettes and fresh rosemary sprigs to add some pizzazz to the barbecue we showed you last night, we knew things were gonna be delicious. Then, we found out, things were going to be delicious, pretty, and easy! All you…
Hosting a BBQ? Add Beauty and Color to Your Table with This Inspiration
Enjoy your summer evening (with minimal cleanup) with Luxe Party. Shiffy Weinfeld, who you first met in this post, came back to join us, this time to add some pizzazz to your barbecue. It might be July 4th, but this one is a bit French-inspired (with red, whites, and blues too of course). Of course,…
