While few men are ever willing to spend serious time in the kitchen preparing a meal for guests, give them a plate of raw meat, a pair of tongs, point them in the direction of the backyard barbie, stand back and watch the magic happen!
We all know that running a close second to hanging out in their sheds, barbecuing is the Australian blokes' national pastime. So it was perhaps inevitable that any man worth his apron would want to see what his barbecue could really do. And with Real Men Do It Outdoors: The Blokes BBQ Cookbook they can now put their BBQ through its paces.
Real Men Do It Outdoors: The Blokes BBQ Cookbook is full of classic BBQ recipes, some with a twist, that will impress the mates and keep the girls happy. Try cooking the ultimate rissole, steak sandwich or even pizza. Try baking a fish. Or try throwing seasoned, marinated and spiced shrimps – prawns to us natives – on the barbie.
And because barbecues are not just about food, there are handy hints too: cooking tips, how to choose the perfect BBQ, gas v. charcoal, how to use herbs and spices. In fact, everything you need to make your next backyard barbie an unqualified success.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Josh Barnes grew up in rural New South Wales with BBQs at every turn. He currently works for a media company and is developing a range of beers to be launched in late 2006.
128 pages