I think the reason that men like to barbecue is that first you get to start a fire, and then you get to start drinking beer. A beer to the barbecue is like a fire hose to the fireman: it's an integral and functional (for coal flare-ups) part of the job. As Barbecuing is very casual (even in the spelling of the word), these two activities do not need to proceed in this order. You could just as easily start drinking the beer first, and then start the fire. This laissez-faire attitude is very important. For example, if someone decides they want to drink wine, or a blended drink, then let them (we can laugh at them later when the coals flare up and they're standing looking helpless holding a small glass of chablis). Another great thing about Barbecuing is that the one word describes it all. First you barbecue, and then you eat barbecue. It's all very easy, which is good, because barbecuing should never be a stressful activity. If there is stress involved, it's no longer barbecue. It's just grilled meat. Barbecuing is relaxing, and it's just about impossible to do it wrong. As long as the coals are hotter than the beer, you're doing fine.
This all being said, there are various ways to make the barbecuing experience better. Click on one of the links below for a discussion of Barbecuing equipment, some tips and techniques, and some recipes.
- A Discussion of Barbecuing Equipment
- Barbecuing Tips and Techniques
- Recipes
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