Barbecue this weekend?

Ziplok it's the smell that I find so horrible.
Burning flesh smell is just not for me!
I do like eating outside though!

😂 OP.
When other people are invited, there’s also the ritual primeval male bonding element, all gathered around the barbecue, beer in hand.

BBQ's here are all done by DS and GD nowadays and he and DIL help with all prep and also all of the clearing and washing up, a family event.

Excellent! We have relations who act that out at least once a month in the Summer.
Me? Too lazy to go through the faff of a BBQ.

soos45

When we moved to S.Africa from the UK over 40 years ago, we'd never heard of bbq's (known here as braais - which means grill). The novelty was great fun especially in the long sunny Summer months. They are a part and parcel of SA life...but.-- it happens exactly as you say Rosieandher Maw!! -- well said!!

Same here, braais regularly, and exactly as stated.

I’ve got the barbie and the fuel - unfortunately the former is still living in a box in the garage. I really must get it assembled!

We have lots of barbecues. My two favourites are kebabs of duck breasts and dried figs soaked in brandy and monkfish wrapped in bacon, served with aioli. We also do a boned shoulder of lamb marinated in olive oil and herbs. Good with new potatoes and asparagus cooked in foil parcels on the barbecue.

...And the waiting hours for the fuel to be hot enough ...

We did have some really tasty minted lamb kebabs last night from Lidl. But I did them in the air fryer!

The faff of getting out the enormous gas bbq. I don't think we have used it for at least two years now.

Maw, you forgot the part about how the heavens open just as the Master Chef is pronouncing his wares are ready and then the polythene dust sheet, slung between the garden fence and the shed roof "just in case" collapses under the weight of rainwater. The deluge soaks everyone and everything, reducing the hot charcoal to a sodden, smoky mess; the barely cooked sausages to wet pulp and the eager diners to drowned cats. Everyone then troops back indoors to dry off and call Papa John's for a delivery.
(Laugh if you want but it happens. I was one of the drowned cats).

We occasionally have a bbq which we all help at. I love eating al fresco even if it’s a meal cooked inside. We always have done this since the children were little.

That made me smile Maw.

I quite enjoy a barbecue now and again. We cheat a bit though, as our barbecue is electric, but there’s something nice about eating outdoors on a warm, calm day.
I like the smell of them, too, when others are enjoying a barbecue - they always smell enticing, a bit like when you get a whiff of someone cooking bacon on a Sunday morning.

Hilarious Maw and spot on.

We had a BBQ last night with our 10yr old GS assisting Grandpa, ate outside as the weather was glorious.

Tonight it’s the turn of his 5yr old brother (The Imp) no doubt he will be at the grill 😹😹😹

I had to laugh because it all sounded soooo true. Lol

RosieandherMaw

Nanato3

We don't have them . I'd much rather have my food cooked in the kitchen, much more hygienic.

The smell of them is never good to me .

Oh dear
#SOHbypass

It's not SOH bypass . I'm giving my opinion like others .
I have a great SOH by the way .

Both sons told me not to bother doing salad, as "nobody eats it"

That all sounds familiar, and will be happening in our garden this Sunday - although there will be 3 BBQ experts - husband and 2 sons, all claiming to be the best cook.

RosieandherMaw

(8) THE MAN TAKES THE MEAT OFF THE GRILL AND HANDS IT TO THE WOMAN. (9) The woman prepares the plates, salad, bread, utensils, napkins, sauces, and brings them to the table. [that table is in the house]

I don't care that I must ready everything. I laugh inwardly at his supposed efforts - I dislike eating in the garden. So we don't.

We're vegan, but I can appreciate our children enjoys BBQ food, but a proper indoor table allows me to enjoy the gathering.

When we moved to S.Africa from the UK over 40 years ago, we'd never heard of bbq's (known here as braais - which means grill). The novelty was great fun especially in the long sunny Summer months. They are a part and parcel of SA life...but.-- it happens exactly as you say Rosieandher Maw!! -- well said!!

Don't forget the burning of wood & belching of smoke (cough) across the main road, & the freezing wind blowing ash & sparks everywhere, not to mention our clothes smelling of smoke after.

Read that to my husband, he laughed out loud, a master barbecuer he is not, has been known to leave the station and it's burnt offerings, our sons are far more dedicated to staying on task, in that area, at least. I can't really complain he always clears up after every meal. Loved it I'm sure it will resonate in many a household.

We’re off to one tomorrow, my daughter will be cooking, the grandchildren will clear up, my son is making a potato salad, my husband a green salad.
I’ll be making encouraging noises with a glass of something.

M0nica

RosieandherMaw

Nanato3

We don't have them . I'd much rather have my food cooked in the kitchen, much more hygienic.

The smell of them is never good to me .

Oh dear
#SOHbypass

No it is not SOH bypass. I do not like them either, and cannot remember ever going to a barbercue in anyone elses house, with or without all the (humourous) performance the OP describes.

We have tried to have one once or twice to have a barbercue at home at home, just for us and DC, but we quickly found that when eating al fresco, we would rather stick to a cold buffet and cut out allthe hassle of trying to cook food at the same time..

All the barbercues I have been to have been public ones for school events or similar.

Alas, M0nica - I fear it is.

Nobody is forcing or even asking you to enjoy barbecues (no barbers involved) or even to express your preferences.
It was a lighthearted post aimed at a common enough perception of “real men” throwing meat on the “Barbie”

And has everyone seen the Facebook post
" I can't wait to start living more outside!"- liked by 427 mosquitoes..

Rosie, I've clearly done a good job with my daughters. My SILs prepare, cook, serve and clear up ( one elects for his home made pizzas in the outside pizza oven)
I' ve trained those girls well: my SILs mothers must take credit, of course.
My son, on the other hand, does the barbecuing, but my long suffering DIL clears up: you would imagine that he had prepared a twelve course banquet for about thirty people from the mess left behind.

Ooh, I love a barbecue in the garden! Bring on the decent weather so we can enjoy them.