BETTER FOR YOU BARBI ADVICE No.3 SAUSAGE TO SWORDFISH There's been a major change in BBQ'ed food with a swordfish steak as likely to be served as a sausage & a brochette as a burger. We’ve become a nation of foodies & nowhere more than on the BBQ, where gastro-grilling now rules.

Well it's the second day of 29th National BBQ Week & guess what we've got heavy rain for most of the day, don't they know it's supposed to be Barbi time? Find out how to BBQ in the rain and be a Better BBQ'er; nationalbbqweek.co.uk

HEARTEDLY HEALTHIER Spicy foods are healthy. Chilies have heart & anti-toxin benefits, high Omega 3 foods: sardines, mackerel & tuna are real grill-stars. Vegetables also good as are fruits like mango, papaya & bananas, all high in fibre & vitamins nationalbbqweek.co.uk

It's the 3rd Day of 29th National BBQ Week and the sunshine is back, OK not quite as hot as before, but its there, so get some Better BBQ'ing in nationalbbqweek.co.uk

BBQ Advice No.4 Prep or Not? Proper preparation is key, with lighter more ‘au natural’ styles & no heavy sauces or accompaniments. Marinating is important, use olive oil, balsamic vinegars, plus garlic and chilies - healthy & also enhances taste. nationalbbqweek.co.uk

Barbi's on a Budget Recipe No.1 Charming Cheddar & Pepper BBQ’d Mushrooms. Serves 2-4 / Cost around £6.00 / £1.50 per head. Get more Budget Barbi hacks nationalbbqweek.co.uk

Wow, we're mid-Week on 29th National BBQ Week and weather's a bit 'iffy', this morning but sunnier later, so why not plan an evening BBQ: for ideas nationalbbqweek.co.uk

BBQ Legend No. 5 Toughest-ever BBQ - Not a single Barbi but a method of grilling food which happened in the Australian Outback when Bushmen on walkabout would prepare & grill meat with ever increasing amounts of daily Bush herbs to make it more palatable! nationalbbqweek.co.uk

BBQ Safety Tip 3 - Using a gas BBQ, ensure grill lights immediately. If not lit at 2nd attempt, turn gas off leave for few minutes & retry using auto-ignition, flame wand or cooks matches. If using a hooded BBQ leave lid open to allow any gas to disperse. nationalbbqweek.co.uk

So, we're just over half-way through 29th National BBQ Week, May 24 - June 1. So, it's Day 5 & the weather isn't the best, but hey, it's still OK to Barbi. For best tips & advice nationalbbqweek.co.uk

PRESENTATION TIP - COLOURS BBQ’s look great with a mix of colours, bell peppers look & taste great & flame-roasted to increase flavour, once skin has blackened, place in a plastic bag, allow to cool then remove skin. Courgettes grill well so do chillies asparagus & aubergine.

Money-saving BBQ recipe 3 Perfect Pineapple & Pork Kebabs Serves 4 / Cost around £7.50 / £1.85 per head Find out more nationalbbqweek.co.uk

Day 6 and its been an unsual National BBQ Week so far, weather hasn't been the best and, for the first time we've taken a RoadShow & Sponsor sabbatical, but we're still leading the BBQ way nationalbbqweek.co.uk

BBQ Tip No.3 -BARBI PARTIES Choose a theme, the US, South America, South Africa and of course Australia are all good, the Caribbean & Mexico are also cool. Remember great Barbi parties are based on the three ‘B’s’ – Blues (or any music), Booze & BBQ’s. nationalbbqweek.co.uk

Money-saving Hack BBQ recipe No.4 BRILLIANT BBQ’d CAULIFLOWER STEAKS Serves 2-4 / Cost around £5.50 (£6.50 with cheddar option) / £2.50 or £1.40 per head Get the full recipe at nationalbbqweek.co.uk/barbi-on-a-bud…

BARBI-BABE ADVICE 14 – Baste it Ensure that you baste meats, poultry and fish to retain moisture and flavour. Remove food at the end of the grilling process and allow to cool for a few minutes before serving. Always serve to warm plates. nationalbbqweek.co.uk/barbi-beginner…

Today, is the final day of the 29th National BBQ Week, its been mixed weather wise & unusual as its our 'fallow' year, no RoadShows, no Sponsors, but we've all still been BBQ'ing & 24th Gastro Alfresco starts tomorrow! nationalbbqweek.co.uk

BBQ ADVICE No.6 - FOODIE NOT FAST - BBQ’s are the antithesis of fast food, the choice & type of food is healthier & there's also the ‘chill & grill’ relaxed environment, plus BBQ food is consumed more slowly and not ‘on the hoof’, which aids digestion. nationalbbqweek.co.uk

BBQ SAFETY TIP No.6 It may be obvious, but remember that BBQ’s can be dangerous, the grill is very hot and can cause nasty burns, or even serious fires if knocked over. For more safety & Barbi other tips nationalbbqweek.co.uk

The 29th National BBQ Week has now finished for another year, but you can still go for the grill throughout the summer with great Barbi Tips, Advice & Recipes on nationalbbqweek.co.uk