A great way to feed a crowd, or as a simple family meal, there's more to barbecues than burnt burgers! Barbecuing is an enjoyable and relaxing way to prepare a meal, bringing family and friends together. And because it is such a simple way of cooking, everyone can join in. At the first whiff of food cooked over a live flame everyone wants to get involved with preparing the meal, even if it is just to offer the benefit of their wide barbecuing experience. Barbecuing over coals is also a healthy way of cooking and one that makes food both look and taste good. Somehow food always seems to taste better if it has been cooked out-of-doors, and there is the added bonus of the tantalizing aromas to add to the anticipation. Many different types of food are suitable for barbecuing and barbecues are great for a whole host of different occasions, whether it is a weekend brunch with your neighbours, an intimate supper for two al fresco, a sophisticated dinner for friends or a lunchtime feast for the family. The barbie really lends itself to entertaining - it is probably the combination of hot, sizzling food, cool crisp salads, chilled drinks and the relaxed feeling of the great outdoors. So get everyone together and start sizzling. Rights: UK & General Export