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Will we get a chance to celebrate National Barbecue Week?

I’ve just had a peep at this week’s weather forecast (with eyes half closed in hope) and it seems that we may, may have some sunshine.

We built a new patio last autumn and we are desperate to get out and enjoy our first barbecue of the year.

The children love barbecues too. They are happy with a slightly charred chipolata and a huge dollop of ketchup as long as they are outside enjoying the novelty of having a barbecue.

We however, like to be just a little
more adventurous than that and
try a few more interesting dishes.

As it’s National Barbecue week and also half term, there’s no better excuse than to dust down the barbecue, invite a few friends over and get cooking (or cremating if we’re not careful!)

We have a lovely Thai chicken recipe to test for the 2015 Dairy Diary, so that’ll definitely be on the menu. I think we will also make these fabulous recipes (plus the obligatory sausages of course) – all will feature in the 2014 Dairy Diary, so watch this space!

• Beef Burgers with Mixed Grain Salad
• Potato Wedges with a Trip of Dips
• Alaska Salmon and Halloumi Skewers

Happy barbecuing everyone and don’t forget to dampen down the coals before putting them in the bin. This warning comes from a pretty scary experience!