June 2020

It finally feels like Summer! Here are three products that will help with the summer barbecues regardless of social distancing.

The beginning of summertime brings warmer weather and grabbing food from a pool house. What better way to upscale a menu or provide a heathier option than with paninis? The issue with a lot panini grills out there is the bulky size. Luckily, Waring has just released a slimline panini grill that is approximately 24 inches deep by 10 ½ inches wide. This 120V, auto-balancing top plate with an adjustable thermostat up to 570° F, has the same result as the larger units. This can hold four six-inch sandwiches.

What better way to increase the experience of the members or their guests sitting by the pool than to serve the food on melamine dinnerware? These mix and matte marble melamine finished plates by American Metalcraft are the perfect way to upscale any poolside event and to reduce the carbon footprint of disposable paper plates. Available in 9 and 11 inch round plates, a rectangular plate and matching bowls, this collection also has the ability to be mixed in with other melamine plates of various shapes and sizes.

Nothing like a solid, inexpensive chef’s knife for those outdoor barbeques or family parties. I will always be a Wüsthof guy, but those are reserved for my hands only. When I entertain, it’s important I have knives that everyone can use. I turn to Dexter Russell’s 360 series for guest friendly sous chefs. Dexter Russell has been making quality knives in the USA for over 100 years. These high-carbon steel, hollow-ground blades retain an edge well and are easy to sharpen. The best part of these knives are the comfortable but slip resistant two toned soft grip handle, that fits in anyone’s hand.