Wednesday, September 1, 2010 at 4:00AM 
By Lori Powell
It’s the Labor Day weekend. Well to some….
I will be in San Francisco shopping for a cookbook shoot but if I were resting my laurels on this lovely long weekend, I would be having a BBQ or better yet, attending one. There is a lot of labor in Labor Day, if you know what I mean. Especially for those of you who are hosting that BBQ.
Monday, August 30, 2010 at 4:00AM 
By Sandy Hu
I haven’t decided on my Labor Day menu yet, but I’m more stressed about getting my Labor Day gift.
I know – not even unions give gifts on Labor Day.
Our gift-giving tradition started with Disney’s Flight of the Bumblebee. While shopping at the mall one summer, Dave and I spotted the videotape on sale – just the one my younger son Chris had wanted but was unable to find!
Tuesday, August 17, 2010 at 4:00AM 
One of the great injustices of apartment living is not having a grill. I’ve tried a few questionable substitutions, including a tailgating-esque fiasco on the fire escape. Beyond the obvious safety concerns, it’s just not fun to negotiate a window entrance with a platter of juicy burgers.
It simply is not summer without a real backyard ‘cue, so this past weekend I ventured to Jersey, usurped a friend’s grill and threw a make-your-own grilled pizza party.
Monday, August 9, 2010 at 4:00AM 
By Sandy Hu
Hot day at the beach…seawater and sunscreen. The aromas of teriyaki sizzling sets mouths watering.
“Barbecue” in Hawaii means teriyaki, that wonderful, soy sauce and sugar combination that makes beef, chicken or pork succulent and delicious. Teriyaki is the signature flavor of the Islands, ubiquitous at lunch wagons, fast food eateries, white tablecloth restaurants and neighborhood block parties.
Wednesday, July 14, 2010 at 4:00AM By Lori Powell
I love to barbecue. Over the past 20 years I have pretty much grilled about anything, from whole turkeys to pizza and desserts.
The grills that I alternate between are two different-sized kettle grills and an oversized gas grill with rotisserie. It is a way to cook without too much fuss, time and cleanup. If you have a large gas grill, just heat one side when you’re not cooking for a crowd.