ImagineMDD: Gifts for BBQ Lovers : Barbecue Ideas

Saturday, November 5, 2011

Gifts for BBQ Lovers : Barbecue Ideas

Shopping for a chef? Putting together a gift basket for a foodie who's really into barbecue? Are you visiting their home for Christmas? Planning a kitchen themed bridal shower or wedding reception?

With folks barbecuing Thanksgiving turkeys, having grilled vegetarian dishes, the ability and desire to grill year-round, a bar-B-Q gift basket is a great idea! You can find delicious gifts for under $25!

Whether it's for a co-worker, client, in-law, spouse or something wonderful for yourself, you know these are gifts that will be used! Is someone getting a new grill for Christmas or a birthday? This gift guide offers some ideas for BBQ lovers gifts.

Grill Charms: Grilling is a healthy option. Increase the likelihood of everyone's getting the foods they want, prepared the way they want with a pack or two. Grill Charms™ are the hottest host/hostess gift for those cookouts and get togethers. Mark your meat for flavor and safety.

These are so economical and clever, consider them as favors and stocking stuffers. There are several varieties, depending on your lifestyle, how and what you like to cook.

Add them to food prior to cooking to distinguish spices and flavors, steak temperatures, or to avoid health or allergy issues. (photo top right)

Digital BBQ Thermometer: The Weber Barbecue Digital Thermometer helps the grillmaster make sure everything is cooked thoroughly and to the correct temperature.

Recipes / Cookbooks: Boy Meets Grill is just one of the products by Food TV Chef, Bobby Flay --

BBQ Cookbooks from The Food Network include Big Daddy's Zubba Bubba Holiday Bbqand Vegetarian Barbecue.

Cast Iron Skillet: Le Creuset 10.25-in. Enameled Cast Iron Iron Handle Skillet, Cherry

Enameled Cast Iron Handle Skillet : Le Creuset Five Star Customer Ratings : Choose your color

Le Creuset pans and skillets yield impeccable results time after time. The inner cooking surface is satin black enamel which seals in juices creating a succulent and tender meal.

Find other sizes and styles. Cast iron can't be beat!

Gift Giving Tip: Use a 'gift basket' substitute like this cool skillet; put smaller gifts inside a larger one. This is more economical and practical. You're sure the recipient will love the whole package.

The uniform heating of cast iron ensures completely even cooking across the pan surface.

Ergonomic: The assist handle allows for easy lifting and all pans and skillets are dishwasher safe so clean up is a breeze.

Ideal for searing, sauteing, tenderizing, frying and deglazing.

Dishwasher Cover/Kitchen Decor: Barbecue isn't only an outdoor meal. Carry the theme and the fun indoors with the BBQ Time - Dishwasher Cover.

These covers add new life to your kitchen at a fraction of the cost of a new dishwasher. Want to change them out for the party, for the season? Also check out the clever Delicious BBQ - Dishwasher Cover and others : Themed Kitchen decor gifts that are practical and will takes up no counter space at all. What a great idea!

Pig Mascot Costumes: Preparing your special recipe at a BBQ cookoff? Maybe your restaurant or food truck is hosting a promotion? Having a big party? Get attention, get customers and more with a Pig Plush Economy Mascot Adult Costume of your own. Kid and infant piggie costumes are always a big hit! Pigs in blankets?

Cow mascot costumes come in different sizes and styles, too. There's probably a costume for whatever you're grilling -- even hot dogs and veggies!

The Classic Pink Pig Adult Costume is another budget-friendly option, under $75.