Alfresco dining doesn't have to mean paper plates & bug lamps. These specially priced accessories are practical yet charming.
1. Cutting Edge Cutting Boards by Bambu: Made of durable bamboo and beautiful enough to double as serving trays. $12 to $28; branchhome.com
2. Horne Serving Tools: Everything should be sunnier in the summertime, including your utensils. (These are stainless steel and enamel) $35 each; shophorne.com
3. Coconut Lacquerware Bowls by Bambu: Do a little island living with these food-safe bowls made from actual shells. In five colors. $16 each; branchhome.com
4. Alberino Lantern: Insert a candle between the wires for festive lighting that can be hung or set on a tabletop. In three colors. Height 171/2 inches. $15; zgallerie.com
5. Soji Solar Lantern: The solar-powered bulb inside the weather-resistant nylon shade collects sunlight all day, then lights up the night sky. In six colors. $16; daytripsociety.com
6. Fiesta Oval Tray: Looks like pottery, but it's unbreakable plastic - so pile it high with burgers at your next cookout. In five colors. Size: 16 by 19 inches. $22; overstock.com enter code 206777 at checkout.
GRILLING GADGETS! Who says you can't play with fire? These nine ingenious tools are flipping fun!
Best For Basting - Bodum Bistro Sauce Pot: the lid of this cheery jar has a barbecue sauce-gripping silicone brush built right in. To Buy: $20; bodumusa.com
Best For Hotdogs - Crate and Barrel Hot Dog & Sausage Griller: the sleek stainless-steel rollers keep links off of direct heat--and safe from charring--as they cook to snappy, ballpark-style perfection. To Buy: $20; crateandbarrel.com
Best For Seasoning - Mr Bar-B-Q Shaker: with a 17-inch reach, this trusty device lets you add a final dash of seasoning while staying at a comfortable distance from the flames. To Buy: $16; northlineexpress.com
Best For Beer-Can Chicken - Steven Raichlen's Beer Can Chicken Roaster: fill the cup that fits into this sturdy stainless-steel tray with beer (or, heck, with wine or hard cider), place a chicken on top, and grill. The result: a bird that's five-napkins juicy. To Buy: $30; grilling4all.com
Best For Smoking (Sans a Smoker) - Char-Broil Cast-Iron Smoker Box: flavor your fire like a master: Pack the box with soaked grilling chips (apple or hickory) place it on one side of the grill, and let the woodsy aroma infuse your food. To Buy: $16; charbroil.com
Best For Burgers - Perfect Burger Press by Progressive International: use this lightweight plastic contraption to mold flawless six-ounce patties--then just pop the meat on the grill. To Buy: $5; kitchencollection.com
Best Night-Light - L.L. Bean Trailblazer II Headlamp: No more juggling tongs and a flashlight: This LED headlamp lets you illuminate your grill hands-free. To Buy: $30; llbean.com
Best For Ribs - Weber Style Stainless-Steel Rib Rack: this space-saving tool holds four slabs of ribs upright for ideal heat circulation (Yes, you can still close the grill lid) To Buy: $35; store.weber.com
Best Multi-Purpose Tool - BBQ Hooker Four-In-One: Like a Swiss army knife (grilling edition), it has a thin spatula for flipping burgers, a serrated edge for cutting meat, a hook for wrangling steaks, and a bottle opener. To Buy: $20; amazon.com
SMILE 1ST THING IN MORNING, HAVE AN INCREDIBLE WEDS. HUMP DAY! :)
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