In many cities, more people are grilling out year round.  This leads to exactly what to do during the holidays.  Do you stay inside for the warmth, or do you take it outside, with the protection from the elements provided by the installation of outdoor fireplaces?  I say, hands down…take it outside.  There is something about being in the fresh air, with the smell of the grill and the warmth of a fireplace.  When asked, more than half of the population of the United States, reply that they would prefer to eat and celebrate in the open air.

So now, with many options for the construction of outdoor kitchens, more people are celebrating in this manner.  Grilling food adds flavor, and by choosing to grill your holiday turkey or ham and other side dishes, you will add something special to the entire meal.  Conventional cooking becomes just a bit enhanced.  Spice up the turkey with and apple brine turkey, marinated all night and then slow cooked throughout the day.  The ambiance of the night will be enhanced by the fireplace, by gazebos strung with simple white Christmas lights, candles and the smells of the herbs and the dishes that are being prepared.

With an outdoor kitchen, complete with a refrigerator, a place for preparation and a comfortable place for guests to wait in eager anticipation, you will be participating in the creation of new experiences, and consequently, new memories and traditions.   Taken step by step, the creation of an outdoor dining room is not such a huge task, and the rewards are just too tempting.  In days past, my friends and I often held outdoor dinner parties, without the amenity of a fireplace.  We would drag out the kitchen table, light candles and play some music.  But now, the options are much more varied and dare I say, much more convenient.  So take it outside, the experience will be, oh–so rewarding.

Take Your Dinner Outdoors is a post from: Pilot Report

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