Can We Grill Yet?

Even though we're edging towards fall, we can still participate in summer activities. We can still spend the weekends at the beach. We can still wear shorts and tees. Best of all we can still grill.Just because autumn is a week away, doesn't mean we have to stop having our favorite warm weather favorites.

This is the time of year when you can combine the best of the two seasons. Apple, that autumn requisite, can be added in a variety of ways to your grilling. Apple wood can add to any outdoor cooking,by imparting a smoky, fruity flavor. This is a great taste for chicken but also for pork. You can either buy a bag of it or gather fallen branches from your local orchard. To get more apple taste try making an apple relish or chutney to go with your grilled meats.

This is also the time to think about adding a little spice to your barbecue. Sage is one of those spices that are added to all sorts of autumn dishes. You add a dash of it to dry rubs for pork and beef. The fall classics, cinnamon and nutmeg, usually reserved for desserts can also be used in dry rubs for extra zing. Cinnamon has a very , dominant, fiery taste that would work well with grill pork kabobs or even chops Nutmeg is just as potent but has a more subtler taste. It works well with chicken but you can also use it on turkey too.

Yes, you can still grill This is the perfect weather for it. You can add some autumnal twists to this fun summer way of cooking.