HOW TO CREATE THE PERFECT BACKYARD BARBEQUE

Planning the perfect barbeque is easy. Just follow these five
easy steps towards creating a memorable barbeque. 

1. Because good company is what makes or breaks a successful
backyard barbeque make sure you organize your guests first. Send
out invitations or call as much in advance as you can to
guarantee that the people you want to come will be able to come.
	 	 2. Choose a theme and decorate the backyard and your home to
suit that theme. Match tablecloths and napkins. Add candles and
fresh flowers. A backyard barbeque needs a theme to induce a fun
mood amongst guests and to make it memorable. 	 	 3. Plan the
menu. Check to see what your guests are bringing and cross those
items off your list. Make a list of what you need (don't forget
insect repellent) and do all the shopping the day before so that
ingredients are fresh and so that the morning of your backyard
barbeque can be dedicated to food preparation. Make sure you
purchase the highest-quality meat products you can find. And
select vegetables, such as corn, tomatoes, peppers and
mushrooms. These vegetables are perfect accompaniments for a
barbeque.

4. In the morning (or the night before) marinate the meat. A
simple marinade that includes soy sauce, barbeque sauce and
garlic is perfect. Stock your cooler with cold drinks. 

5. By the time your guests arrive you should be dressed and
ready. Music should be playing to add ambience, salads and other
starters should be laid out and ready, and the fire should be
kindled.