I grew up in Memphis, which means my appreciation for ribs is in my bone marrow. I spent many-a-summer sizzling at Memphis in May just to catch a sniff of the contestants’ entries in the annual barbecue rib contest.
Memphis’ Rendezvous serves up a great dry rib. Folks from Alabama will argue that Dreamland is the best. I prefer Rendezvous to Dreamland. I especially like eating at Rendezvous restaurant because they give you get a complimentary bowl of Red Beans and Rice and no matter how much you beg they will not give you the recipe.
My ribs are far from award-winning, …read more

Isn’t this the cutest thing?  For apartment dwellers, folks with limited space, or those who like to grill on the go, the Portagrillo Gas Grill may be just the ticket!  Open it up, pop up the legs, and let the good times roll!  It even has a carrying case!
I’m thinking summer picnics and fall tailgating…

Image: Chef’s Catalog

Look at all the options with this small appliance: grill, griddle, panini press, contact grill or griddle.  The only thing missing that I can think of is the waffle surface.  It has removable non-stick plates that will drain grease away from cooking food, and it’s hinged to adjust for the thickness of your panini or burger!
The Griddler is available from Cuisinart, both online and in major retailers.

Image: Cuisinart

The new Fireplate by Radius Designs offers you the stylish solution to outdoor cooking and campfires.  It’s a nice looking unit, with an optional grate system that allows you to enjoy using it for different purposes.

The circular plate is made of black painted steel and comes with a diameter of 29,5 Inches.
The attachable grill completes the FIREPLATE and provides a perfect BBQ experience.
The ideal solution, not only for boy scouts with an eye for aesthetics.
While I really don’t think boy scouts would be too interested, anyone who wants a sleek looking design for the back yard or patio certainly might!

Image: …read more

This cute little grilling gadget is magnetic so that it attaches to your grilling tools, allowing you to actually see what you’re doing long after sundown! It’s a bright LED light, with a strong magnet and a pivoting head…great idea! And just in time for grilling season.
An under $20 gift for your grill team!

Foodie Question of the Month: What’s your favorite thing to grill or barbecue?
My friends and I (aka The Grill Team) start to grill before the ice is even off the porch.  But I found out that the National Barbecue Association considers May to be National Grilling Month, so I got extra inspired.

Lately, our favorite thing to grill is lemon pepper chicken or spare ribs.  We’ve been experimenting with lots of different sauces for the ribs to see which we like best.
So how about you?

Hey, hey, check out the various recipes and food ideas from the b5media Lifestyle Channel picnic-themed posts!
Strawberry Rhubarb Crunch by Robust Cooking
Watermelon Raspberry Lemonade at All Holiday Cafe
Rice Krispie Treats at Keeping the Castle
Homemade Oreo Ice Cream at Chocolate Bytes
Cool Summer Snacking at Inside Motherhood
Baking Delights is bringing enough chocolate for everyone to catch a chocobuzz with her favorite brownies
Nothing like sweet tea on a hot, summer day…Wait..I taste lime..mint…is that a non-alcoholic Mojito?  Kettle and Cup has the answer.
Blogfabulous is serving up a super easy, keep your butt out of the hot kitchen solution to Hors’ devours.
Weary Parent is …read more