NFPA stresses cooking safety at the grill (Georgetown Record)

The National Fire Protection Association reminds grilling enthusiasts and basic backyard cooks alike to remember grilling safety as the outdoor cooking season heats up. In 2003-2006, U.S. fire departments responded to an average of 7,900 home fires involving grills, hibachis or barbecues per year, causing 120 reported injuries and $80 million in direct property damage.

PAKISTAN: THE BATTLE WITHIN (Aljazeera)

Imran Khan, Al Jazeera's reporter in Pakistan, is filing regular dispatches from the country as the army battles Taliban fighters in the North West Frontier Province.

Third-coast adventure (Isthmus)

Sheboygan is unabashed at declaring itself the bratwurst capital of Wisconsin. It's hard to divorce the image of meat from the name - and you don't have to. But it's worth looking beyond meat, to nature, art, golf, surfing and toilets.

Save Extra 10% off Kitchen Home Sale Items at Chefs

Save an extra 10% off Sale Items for Kitchen and Home at Chefs.com. Choose from a wide selection of eligible sale items such as cookware, bakeware, cutlery, small appliances, and kitchen utensils along with kitchen cleaning storage, kitchen electrics, outdoor cooking, furniture, and specialty items. Browse by category, price, or brand. Some examples: Wusthof Classic Chef’s Knife (4.5-inch) for $79 - $15 sale = $60 . Blueberry 32-piece Earthenware Set for $280 - $200 sale = $80 .

Great dinners start on the grill (Carteret County News-Times)

(ARA) - Dinnertime is a lot more fun as the grilling season gets under way and aromas of sizzling food fill the air. In fact, there's a good case to make for cooking the whole dinner on the grill.

Simple Steps to Stylish and Affordable Outdoor Spaces (Lexington Clipper-Herald)

(ARA) - When the sun is shining and the summer breezes are blowing, it's difficult to resist the call to relax outdoors. But if you have a blank canvas of grass or a cement slab, it doesn't exactly call to mind visions of barbecues and family gatherings.

Frugal Gear Find - UL Spoon

Need a last minute UL long handled spoon? Weighing in at 0.2 of an ounce this orange puppy from Jamba Juice is not likely to get lost. While sturdy enough, only expect a weekend’s use out of it - and don’t use it in boiling water in your pot. Or you could just spend the $2 and get our favorite: the GSI ReHydrate Spoon that is designed for cooking with. ~Sarah

Serious Barbecue: Smoke, Char, Baste, and Brush Your Way to Great Outdoor Cooking

Serious Barbecue: Smoke, Char, Baste, and Brush Your Way to Great Outdoor Cooking Adam Perry Lang trained with the world's best chefs before giving up four-star kitchens for the thrill of cooking with just meat and fire. Now he's on a mission to turn everyone into an expert. In Serious Barbecue, Adam Perry Lang has translated ... Serious Barbecue: Smoke, Char, Baste, and Brush Your Way to Great Outdoor Cooking Now!!! ShareThis

Jean-Christophe Novelli: The day I sizzled at the BBQ (don’t try this at home!) (Daily Mail)

Jean-Christophe Novelli: The day I sizzled at the BBQ (don't try this at home!)

Kitchen Call: The all-American grill (Saugus Advertiser)

Opening weekend: backyard barbecue. Get out the steel wool. Scrub down the grill rack, the barbecue tools. Strike up the charcoal. Add hot dogs, burgers. Bring on a big bowl of classic potato salad. Cover the table with a checkered cloth, stack up the paper napkins. It’s the first cookout of the season!

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