There is so much to love about summer; farm fresh produce, long days, warm nights and the chance to fire up one of the grills in your Encino apartment community!  Whether you are planning a small barbecue or planning with guests under the summer starts.  We have got some tips, recipes, entertaining ideas and the best outdoor kitchen tools to help you celebrate summer.
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\nBBQ Hot Dog or Sausages and Potato Packets<\/strong>
\nWe all love a good dog, why not cook them in a foil packet with potatoes, cheese and and onions.
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\nVeggie Skewers<\/strong>
\nFarmers s markets near your LA apartment are just exploding with fresh produce.  Cut squash, peppers, onions, mushrooms, and radishes; toss them in olive oil and season well.  Skewer them with fresh cherry tomatoes and put them on the grill.  Turn them four times so that each side has grill marks. 
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\nOutdoor Kitchen Tools<\/strong>
\nA long handled grill brush, spatula, and fork are good basic grilling tools.  Experts recommend a thermometer for your meat and the grill to ensure that your food is cooked to perfection.
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\nDecorating<\/strong>
\nMarkets carry beautiful flowers, buy a bouquet and cut the stems and divide in to two of three.  Place the flowers in mason jars for a casual decoration.  Mason jars also make good holders for electric candles.
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\nHoney Glazed and Grilled Peaches<\/strong>
\nPeaches and plums are plentiful and are even sweeter when they are grilled.  Cut them in have and place them flesh side down on the grill.  Transfer them to a plate and drizzle with honey.
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\nThese summer grilling ideas and tips will help make your next barbecue a huge success.
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There is so much to love about summer; farm fresh produce, long days, warm nights and the chance to fire up one of the grills in your Encino apartment community!  Whether you are planning a small barbecue or planning with guests under the summer starts.  We have got some tips, recipes, entertaining ideas and the… <\/p>\n

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