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SPECIAL SECTION: OUTDOOR & GARDEN

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outdoors

Flip the way you cook and entertain al fresco with the best barbecue set-up for your backyard.
BY RAFFAELA PUGLIESE

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utdoor cooking has come a long way from the humble backyard barbie. Today’ s garden kitchens are, well, hot! Our love for the great outdoors, and corralling family and friends in a private, laidback setting, has become a quintessential component in the Australian way of life. When setting up your outdoor cooking area, thinking of the space as a backyard kitchen helps make it an extension of your living environment. With the right inspo and advice, you can create a feature-rich al fresco space that feels and functions just like one of the rooms inside your house. Ready and raring to grill? >
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