Nothing Says Memorial Day Weekend Like B-B-Q

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Memorial Day, for many people, is just the beginning of a summer filled with great outdoor eating. People gather together for this event and share a meal centered around the grill.  Many aspects go into each step, from who to invite, what to eat, preparation, grilling and execution of the meal. 

I had the pleasure of joining three different grillers in their element to share in this experience.  Three totally different meals and different groups of people, but all including great, flavorful food and good times shared by all.  The company of good friends makes for a successful grilling season, and even though the weather wasn’t the best, we made good memories.