The growing

trend in outdoor living, cooking and entertaining is overwhelmingly evident.

Outdoor furniture sales are exploding; the outdoor fabric business is

booming; hot tub installations are up; and outdoor kitchen appliances

are getting more plentiful. "People are upgrading to better barbecue

grills, that's for sure," says Andy Savant, senior product manager,

Thermador. "They're buying larger models with more features to facilitate

better results."

The barbeque

grill has long been the focal point of backyard living. Now, this icon

of the American lifestyle is getting plush surroundings, to the extent

that outdoor kitchens are being created coast-to-coast. The selection

of grills is getting better, too, evolving from a simple charcoal grill

to gleaming gas stainless steel beauties, worthy of any designer kitchen.

Thermador, at the luxury end of the grill spectrum, even offers fully

assembled grills ready the moment you bring one home.

As for style,

many backyard gourmets opt for the freestanding version with storage underneath

and optional pop-up side shelves for instant workspace. At the high-end

level, some homeowners build all-weather counter tops to stage a drop-in

or slide-in unit. Thermador is one of several manufacturers that offer

a variety of grill options. Its Char-Glo barbecue series offers a smoker

tray to add hickory or mesquite flavors, a rotisserie capable of roasting

a 25-pound turkey, and grilling space large enough to feed burgers to

an entire Scout troop. Accompanying side burners, whether integrated into

the grill or separate units, keep marinades warm or can be used to whip

up dishes from scratch. It's a barbecue for the whole family and the group

gourmets.

More information

about the Thermador Char-Glo series can be found at www.thermador.com

or by calling (800) 656-9266.

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