National Grilling Month

July is National Grilling Month which makes perfect sense at the peak of the summer!  

Hot days are the perfect time to cook outside so you don’t have to turn on the oven.  You can grill so many things with the right tools.

Your burgers and hot dogs taste great and when you barbecue chicken breasts the flavor is awesome.  Do you throw on some Italian sausages?  Who doesn’t love a shish kabob! 

Private Home Health Care loves to cook fish on the grill too.  Salmon, haddock, cod or swordfish, marinated or cooked with veggies or spices.  You can’t go wrong!

You might be a charcoal cooker all the way or maybe you use a grill with a propane tank.  Whichever way you grill there are safety tips for you and your family.

For a charcoal grill it may seem obvious but you should remember a few things:

• Cap your lighter fluid immediately after use and move it a distance away. 
• You should never add lighter fluid to warm or hot coals.
• Don’t touch the coals after they are lit.  (Yes this should be a no brainer!)
• Allow your coals to burn down completely and let the ashes cool for 48 hours before disposing.

If you cook with a propane tank here are a few safety tips:

• You should check your tank for leaks before you use it.
• Make sure to clean your grill of any fat or grease build up.
• Open your grill lid before you turn the gas on and light it.
• Keep your children and pets at least three feet away.

Your summer may not be complete if you don’t grill outside.  We wish you safe grilling and delicious food all the days of summer for as long as you can.