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When the summer heats up, the
prospect of slow-cooking a roast or
searing some ribs is just not as appealing
when you know it’s going to heat up your
house and drive up your air-conditioning
bill. Take a tip from our pioneer ancestors
who baked their bread and cooked
their meats outdoors in the summer to
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maintain a cool house. This simple idea
can really help keep your home cool
during the dog days of summer, while
saving you money on energy costs.
With an outdoor oven and grill,
barbeques can be a spontaneous dinner
idea, rather than a major event that must
be planned days in advance. The grilling
process gives steaks, chicken, fish and
pork a wonderful smoked flavor, while
reducing the overall fat content.
And it’s not just meats that can benefit
from grilling. Bell peppers, onions,
zucchini and tons of other vegetables take
on a wonderful flavor when tossed lightly
with olive oil, wrapped in foil and cooked
on a grill.
With an outdoor kitchen, grilling
is not just for summer either. With a
covering for rainy days and outdoor
heating available, it can be used virtually
year-round. Although just a simple oven
and grill can change the way you live, a
sink with running water and an added
fridge can really make cooking outdoors
convenient.
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