{"id":851,"date":"2017-06-30T09:00:41","date_gmt":"2017-06-30T13:00:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.syracusewomanmag.com\/?p=851"},"modified":"2017-06-26T12:36:35","modified_gmt":"2017-06-26T16:36:35","slug":"grilling-with-a-twist","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.syracusewomanmag.com\/?p=851","title":{"rendered":"Grilling with a Twist"},"content":{"rendered":"

Grill It, Girl!<\/h1>\n

By Nichole Cavallaro\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

The moment I smell grilling in the air, my cooking instincts kick in and I get excited! It\u2019s time to start thinking every day is a picnic! OK, maybe not every day.<\/p>\n

But I do enjoy cooking. And like many New Yorkers, I appreciate the sun when it decides to shine down on us with its warmth, from May to whenever it\u2019s deemed too cold to stand outside.<\/p>\n

Grilling outdoors gives me a sense of pride, in a way. I grew up watching the men of the families grill at graduations, birthday parties, college picnics and, of course, at home.<\/p>\n

I didn\u2019t start grilling with the thought process of, \u201cIf my dad can do it, so can I.\u201d It was more of, \u201cLook at me! I\u2019m cooking amongst flames! I made those black lines on the steak! Look at the size of this spatula!\u201d<\/p>\n

I was like a big kid ready to make a really neat creation. Of course, everything\u2019s fun and games until someone gets hurt. It\u2019s good to practice some safe habits before grilling because, let\u2019s face it, grilling isn\u2019t glamorous!<\/p>\n

Here are some hot tips:<\/h4>\n
1. Safety first<\/h5>\n

Take precautions on what type of grill you have, how it works and how to clean it. Be sure you\u2019re in a safe area for grilling. If it\u2019s a gas grill, turn the tank off and on after each use. Err on the side of caution; if you\u2019re new to grilling, be sure to have someone with you. Familiarize yourself with the buttons, symbols and dials. You\u2019re essentially cooking with fire, so safety first.<\/p>\n

2. Know your tools<\/h5>\n

Use a set of sturdy, basic grilling tools made just for grilling. Don\u2019t just use what you have in the kitchen. Those tools are smaller, and not made for the grill.<\/p>\n

3. Mood changer<\/h5>\n

Make the Monday-back-to-work blues go away by grilling up dinner on Sunday night. It can give you the \u201cWeekend\u2019s not over yet!\u201d vibe.<\/p>\n

4. Try new foods \u2014 like grilled fruit, or grilled romaine hearts!<\/h5>\n

I\u2019m definitely giving these a shot. Pineapple, peaches and watermelon are high on my list, too. Get the fruits, find a recipe and go for it. These recipes can be found online. When in doubt, I turn to Pinterest, thanks to the pictures and blogs you\u2019re bound to stumble upon.<\/p>\n

5. Get an epic apron<\/h5>\n

Let me tell you why. My end-of-day shenanigans consist of navigating traffic, child pickup and dinner prep 101, all vying for top billing in my brain. By the time I get home \u2014 or if I make an emergency run to the supermarket for dinner prep \u2014 it\u2019s more than likely I\u2019m distracted. I don\u2019t cook in heels, but it\u2019s not infrequent that I end up cooking in work clothes. Oil splatter on a work shirt is not flattering. So, in my flip flops and corporate attire, I cover up with a full apron. It\u2019s adorned with flamingos. Nothing says, \u201cLet\u2019s get grilling, \u2019cause who else will whip up dinner as fast as I can?\u201d like flamingos! SWM\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

Nichole is a local lifestyle blogger.\u00a0Find her work at eneverythingnice.blogspot.com<\/a>.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Grill It, Girl! By Nichole Cavallaro\u00a0 The moment I smell grilling in the air, my cooking instincts kick in and I get excited! It\u2019s time to start thinking every day is a picnic! OK, maybe not every day. But I do enjoy cooking. 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