| The term Barbecue has many meanings. First it refers | | | | through hoops embedded into a grassy area or playing |
| to the method of slowly cooking meat over smoking | | | | court. Historically the earliest written rules of the game |
| wood, hot coals or a propane gas grill. Typically the | | | | came from England in 1856. The modern game of |
| application of a marinade, spice rub, or basting sauce | | | | Croquet arrived in this Country from Ireland during the |
| combined with the cooking method results in differing | | | | 1850s. Croquet continues to be a fun outdoor game |
| flavors of the meat being cooked. However, Barbecue | | | | that includes up to 6 people. |
| not only refers to the meat and cooking apparatus; a | | | | Other games are played with a modern twist, including |
| Barbecue is a Social Gathering. | | | | a game of football, Frisbee football; chase the flag, |
| SOCIAL GATHERINGS | | | | badminton to name a few. The bottom line is to have |
| As a social gathering Barbecue originated in the | | | | fun while the barbecue meat is cooking. If the weather |
| Southeast. Outdoor cooking combined with traditional | | | | is not conducive for outdoor activities, many BBQ Grills |
| outdoor games and activities combine for an | | | | can be used indoors as well as outdoors. But the |
| afternoon of fun. Since the traditional Barbecue | | | | same goal of entertaining guests at a Barbecue |
| cooking is a slow process as the meat absorbs | | | | includes games, especially card games. |
| flavors from smoking wood, coals and topical | | | | A great Barbecue gathering includes cooking, food and |
| flavorings, there is time for outdoor fun. | | | | games. Technology has influenced Barbecue. BBQ |
| POPULAR LAWN GAMES | | | | Grills are available without the traditional wood and |
| Horseshoes. | | | | coals for cooking and use propane gas. |
| Horseshoes is a favorite outdoor game at southern | | | | Thermometers, now digital, allow the Barbecue cooker |
| Barbecues. The game is played between two people | | | | to join in the fun of games and be notified through a |
| (or two teams) using four horseshoes and two stakes. | | | | remote when the meat is cooked. You will never |
| Players alternate tossing a horseshoe toward a stake | | | | know how much fun you can have until you host your |
| placed 40 feet away. While traditionally the game was | | | | first Barbecue. Research shows that men love to |
| played with actual horseshoes, most game equipment | | | | Barbecue. Women Online hosts websites to assist |
| now use a U shaped bar that is twice the size of an | | | | ladies who are online searching for a Gift for Men. |
| actual horseshoe. | | | | Barbecue gifts and games are great gifts for the men |
| Croquet. | | | | in your life. |
| Croquet involves hitting wooden balls with a mallet | | | | |