Stainless Steel Flatware

When you are getting flatware for your house it is smartest to choose stainless steel flatware. You can track down cheaper flatware almost anywhere, but you will not be getting the quality you get with stainless steel flatware. When you buy stainless steel flatware you are getting flatware that will go on you for years and years. You probably will not have to replace it often, if ever. Stainless steel flatware freshens more smoothly than other kinds of flatware. It is for sure to hold its shine for decades in the future.

There are different grades of stainless steel flatware. The bigger grade you buy the better quality you receive. A selection the grades that stainless steel flatware is sold in are 18/0, 18/5, and 18/10. The 18/0 and the 18/5 are made up of multiple selections of metal, and while they are well put together they will move if you push hard enough. The 18/10 stainless steel flatware is the best you can receive. It is created out of one big piece of metal and will not contort at all if you push. The 18/10 generally comes with a lifetime guarantee. 

When you pick your flatware be positive that you test out a few pieces to be certain that they fit strongly in your hand before buying anything. You do not want to be stuck with something that feels poor to you. Select a simple pattern. You will soon become bored of any mark that is too full of activity. Flatware is not something folks need to replace often, so be certain you like everything about what you are purchasing.

The BBQ – The Ute – Vegemite – True Blue Aussie Icons

Need a BBQ for your home? Then you need an Australian made BBQ from Lifestyle BBQs. If you love everything about Australia then it is important to support local industry. The BBQ is a common Australian icon, which unfortunately we cannot claim as our own invention. But the BBQ has been accepted as our own over the generations and at Lifestyle BBQ’s their BBQ’s are proudly Australian made.

Other famous Australian icons that are Australian made, and often common sites when a BBQ is in progress, include:

THE UTE was designed by Lewis Brandt at Ford Motor Company in Victoria, 1934. The ute is very popular amongst famers and tradesmen and is ideal for transporting food and drink to and from a BBQ. They also provide extra seating at a BBQ.

THE HILLS HOIST rotary washing line is another common sight in many Australian backyards and was designed originally by Gilbert Toyne in 1912. In 1945 Lance Hill further developed it and named it the Hills Hoist. A great invention for the drying of clothes but also great for creating additional shade at a BBQ by simply throwing a tarp over the top of it.

AEROGARD INSECT REPELLANT was invented by Australian entomologist Dr Doug Waterhouse in 1963 and is a must have summer item for most Australians who are bitten by insects during summer. The most common place to find aerogard is at a BBQ as insects are attracted to the food and people. BBQ goers DON’t FORGET THE AEROGARD this Summer.



VEGEMITE may not be an icon you initially associate with a BBQ but is an Australian invented icon that can not be overlooked. Dr Cyril Callister was the inventor of this black, thick paste made from brewers yeast waste, which was then launched to the masses by Fred Walker in 1923. Vegemite is one of the richest sources of vitamin B which makes it perfect for incorporating into your BBQ cooking. Why not try some of these Vegemite inspired BBQ recipes at your next BBQ – Vegemite and rosemary lamb cutlets, vegemite and beer marinated steaks, vegemite Asian prawn skewers or vegemite and honey chicken drumettes.

THE WINE CASK may not be the most sophisticated Aussie invention but it is a popular one, especially at an Australian BBQ. It was invented by Thomas Angove in 1965 and then Penfolds Wines added the very familiar dispensing tap. The wine cask is almost is well known around to world and is an innovative Australian icon. The wine cask is not only great for holding wine but can also be used as a pillow and/or floaty, as many Australian’s would know.

THE AUSTRALIAN CRAWL, today most commonly known as freestyle, was first adopted in the early 1900’s in Sydney. It became world known around 1912 when swimmer Fanny Durack, who most possibly invented the version we know today, won an Olympic gold medal in swimming. She was not only the first woman to win a gold medal but also broke the men’s swimming records. The Australian Crawl is a common sight at pool side BBQ’s across Australia as children, and adults, compete against each other.

Gas Grill Smoker

There's nothing like the smell of freshly smoked barbeque wafting through the air to get your neighbors talking. Almost everyone is under the impression that you have to spend hundreds of dollars on a top-of-the line grill smoker to get that great smoked flavor in your barbeque. Truth is, it costs less than $50 to convert your existing grill to one of the best smokers on the block.

With the invention of Sam's Smoker Pro, you can turn your existing gas grill into a super smoker, allowing you to smoke anything from brisket to ribs just like the pros. Sam's Smoker Pro is easy to install and comes with its own special installation and removal tool.

Why spend hundreds of dollars on an expensive gas grill smoker when you can re-fit your existing grill with Sam's Smoker Pro? All you have to do is place the smoker box directly onto the heat source, fill with wood chips (soaked or dry), replace the grill grate on top as you would when using the grill as normal, and you're ready to place your meat on the grill and slow smoke it to perfection.

Sam's Smoker Pro comes in three package models, from the basic, which includes the smoker box, installation and removal tool, instruction booklet with recipes, and a starter pack of wood chips; to the deluxe package model, which includes everything in the basic package as well as additional wood chips in various flavors such as apple, peach, cherry, hickory maple and pear.

If you've been looking for a gas grill smoker but cannot justify the price when you have a perfectly good grill already on your patio, then it's worth it to check out Sam's Smoker Pro. It's the next most logical step in upgrading your gas grill.

The Ultimate BBQ Chicken Pizza

Chicken:
1 lb. boneless, skinless chicken breast
1/4 C. Olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 t. salt
1/2 t. fresh ground pepper

Carmelized Onion:
3 large vidalia onions, sliced thinly
1/2 stick butter

BBQ Sauce:
1/2C. ketchup
1/4 C.molasses
1/4 C. soy sauce
1 t. ground ginger
1 t. granulated garlic powder
1 t. granulated onion powder
1 t. chipotle pepper powder
3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
2 t. liquid smoke, hickory seasoning

8 oz. goat cheese, crumbled

1 recipe pizza dough prepared and risen or 1 fresh, store bought pizza dough. 2T. olive oil


Chicken:
In a gallon zip style plastic bag, marinate chicken breasts in oil, garlic, salt and pepper. Let stand for 20 minutes. Grill about 5 minutes on each side or until chicken is no longer pink inside. Remove and cut into bite sized pieces. Set aside.

Carmelized Onion:
Melt butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium low heat. Cook onions in butter until very soft and deep golden brown(carmelized). Turn down heat if onions brown too much, they should stay more golden than brown. Set aside.

BBQ Sauce:
Mix all ingredients in a medium sized bowl.

Dough: spread olive oil on large smooth work surface. Stretch and shape dough to a very large oval(+/- 12x18inches). turn over on work surface to coat both sides with olive oil.

With grill preheated on medium, fold pizza dough in half the long way then in half again the short way.(This helps to carry it to the grill). Carefully and quicklylay down the dough and unfold it onto the grill surface. Close the lid for 2-3 minutes.

Open the lid and prick any bubbles on the dough's surface with a fork. With tongs, flip dough over. Cook until lightly browned. Remove from grill. Turn grill down to low.

Pizza:
Spread cooked dough with BBQ sauce. Dollop on spoonsful of the carmelized onions, gently spreading them out as evenly as possible. Sprinkle with grilled chicken pieces then goat cheese.

Return pizza to grill and close lid for about 4-5 minutes until goat cheese is soft and the pizza is warm throughout. Slice with pizza cutter.