BBQ Tips for Keeping Meat Moist

By following a few basic steps, you will have the keys to making meat taste mouth-wateringly moist and juicy when barbecuing.

First, it’s key to marinate the meat. A marinade acts like a protective barrier which coats the meat and keeps natural juices locked inside. This makes the meat less likely to dry out as quickly once it hits the barbecue. Remember to always prepare your grill with a good coating of olive oil.

Second, it’s important to cook meat slower, at a lower temperature so that as it cooks, the meat stays moist and tender. Start at a higher temperature to sear the meat for two minutes on each side. If you have a gas grill, turn the temperature down after searing. Next, move meat to a higher rack farthest away from the heat. It’s important to turn meat regularly, about every five minutes so, for even cooking. High heat or an over-zealous barbecuer has ruined many a good piece of meat making it tough, dry and tasteless.

Most important of all, take meat off the barbecue grill early. Meat continues to cook even while it sits on the serving dish. Internal temperatures inside the center of the meat keep the cooking process going long after it leaves the grill. This needs to be factored in to the total cooking time. Too many backyard barbecuers keep meat on the grill too long not realizing that it will continue to keep on cooking for several more minutes once it’s taken off the grill.

Basic Rosemary Chicken Marinade—apply 1 hour before grilling and refrigerate.

½ C olive oil
¼ C white wine
2 T fresh lemon juice
¼ C chopped white onion
2 T fresh rosemary, minced and crushed in mortar and pestle
1 teaspoon garlic
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon pepper

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Tee it Up for the Beginner Golfer!

It's golf season! And you might be looking for a gift to give to someone who has been bitten by the golf ‘Bug’ and is passionate about the game. It can be tough figuring out how to celebrate their skills – and please the beginner golfer with a gift that will be appreciated as well as practical.

So, here are some suggestions. These beginner golf gifts target those new golf souls... the ones who don't yet know what their in for, or the ones who are already hooked after just playing once. You should choose your golf gift which would help in learning the finer points of golf and at the same time encourage them to play more golf. For someone new to golf - a basic golf book for learning golf, golf facts and how to become a pro golfer.

Don’t forget some of those helpful golf accessories. A golf range finder makes estimating the distance to the pin a quick and easy task to ensure one’s aim is right on. A set of Brush-T golf tees allows your beginner golfer to drive the ball farther and more accurate while they master the art of getting it to the tee and he can make sure he keeps precise score with a digital scorecard that takes the work out of scorekeeping.

Here’s something a new golfer would actually use, a golf trunk organizer. This storage case fits neatly into the trunk, and its adjustable compartments keep all those accessories and golf aids organized and ready and available for that next round of golf. It's a great golf gift solution for all those next golf champs out there.

There are many golf gift ideas. They are in abundance no matter which family member, no matter what the occasion is. You can find a perfect golf gift that will please that beginner golfer and set them on their way to becoming a true golf enthusiast.

BBQ Rubs Add Tons of Flavor

A dry rub is a seasoning mix containing spices, fresh and dried herbs, garlic or onion powder, salt, pepper, and a little sugar used for balancing savory flavors. The benefit of using a rub is that it both flavors and tenderizes meat, poultry, ribs, and can even be used on fish.

Rubs are very easy to make at home and are a healthy alternative to thick sauces which usually contain high levels of corn sweeteners, fats, preservatives and salt. A rub seasoning can be tinkered with to produce hot and spicy or tangy and sweet flavors. More subtle rubs with lots of fresh herbs are ideal for the mildness of fish and vegetables.

The trick to a good rub is balancing ingredients correctly. Use higher amounts of herbs and spices that have a subtle flavor and smaller amounts of stronger flavored ingredients such as salt, cayenne pepper, garlic and sugar. Rubs with high portions of salt and sugar can over-dry meats if left on too long. Rubs should be applied to meats and poultry only about one hour before going on the grill. It’s important to apply the rub evenly so that the flavor is consistent in every bite. You may only see a thin coating of seasonings on the surface, but they can pack a potent punch of flavor in your mouth. The crowd will usually prefer the taste of meat when a rub is used compared to a sauce because the rub penetrates the meat better for more mouth-watering flavor. BBQ gift sets for men make a great gift idea during the summer season when people crave being outdoors.

Introducing Gift Genie

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We formed our business with one goal in mind—to offer customers the highest value and service when shopping for the perfect gifts men truly want and will always use. We design themed gift sets for men by taking the ordinary out of gift giving and replacing it with creative gifts of unique style and distinction.

Unveiling our Gift Genie Blog
When important occasions start to near, many women feel stumped about what to give the special men in their lives. Most of us have even given the same thing on more than one occasion because it is a challenge to know what to get our mystery men.

That’s where our Gift Genies, Elle and Melissa, come to the rescue with fresh ideas, tips, and trends to ease your gift burdens. They are gift experts that you will hear from regularly in our Gifts Genie Blog. Their useful blog articles will answer questions, offer new ideas, and save you time in a hectic world. This will be a resource center for easy gift giving for every man on your list—whether for birthdays, Father's Day, anniversaries, Christmas—or any special occasion.

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