Blog – tagged "summer" – Page 3

March 31, 2024

Growing strawberries In containers and the ground

Strawberries are the epitome of summer, delicious, one of your 5-a-day and easy to grow. You don't even need a garden, a pot or hanging basket will give you a crop.

March 25, 2024

How do I grow lilies?

Lilies can add stature and scent to the garden and can be grown in well draining compost in containers. They are available in garden centres as dry bulbs in late winter/spring and as growing plants in summer.

March 22, 2024

How do I grow peas and beans?

Pease and beans are easy to grow and great if you are a beginner or want to get kids into gardening. You don't even need a garden as they can be grown in containers.

March 1, 2023

How To Cook A Spatchcock Chicken On The Weber Genesis 11 BBQ

This blog and video takes you, step-by-step, through the process of cooking a spatchcock chicken on the Weber BBQ. Spatchcocking the chicken allows for a quicker more even cook. It can be grilled on any BBQ with a lid.

June 19, 2022

How To Cook Crepes With Summer Fruit On The Weber GBS Griddle

This delicious dessert is the perfect end to the BBQ and really easy to cook on a griddle on the grill. Cook the crepes and let your guests add their own topping. BBQs are not only for cooking sausages and burgers; watch our videos for lots of ideas to expand your repertoire.

June 7, 2022

How To Cook Herb-Encrusted Boned Leg Of Lamb On The Weber Barbecue Rotisserie

This video takes you through the step-by-step instructions to cooking a delicious succulent of lamb. We cooked it on a rotisserie attachment but you can just sit it directly onto the grate and you will still end up with a gorgeous dish. Check out our Events page for details of BBQ courses held here in store.

May 31, 2022

How to cook King Prawn Pad Thai on the Weber Spirit II E-310 gas BBQ

If you don't have time to prepare an elaborate mid-week dinner dish this prawn pad thai can be cooked in minutes, is absolutely delicious and a fraction of the price of a takeaway. Check out our Events page for BBQ courses held in store.

October 13, 2021

How To Cook Smoked Pig Shots On The Traeger Timberline 850 Wood Pellet Grill

These pork, bacon and cheese nibbles are simple to grill and can be prepared in advance. Serve as a nibble, starter or as an alternative to pigs in blankets at Christmas. Enrol on one of our BBQ courses here in store and learn how to cook different dishes; details on our Events page.

October 9, 2021

How To Cook Porchetta On The Traeger Timberline 850 Wood Pellet Grill

Add the Sunday roast to your BBQ repertoire, this Italian style pork joint is a great delicious alternative to plain roast pork. As well as cooking your main joint on the BBQ why not try grilling your root vegetables on a tray underneath the meat, the juices dripping onto the vegs will enhance their flavour.

May 1, 2021

How to care for outdoor wooden garden furniture

Purchasing wooden garden furniture can represent a big investment so the longer it lasts the better and this blog gives you tips on how to preserve your timber furniture for longer.

May 1, 2021

How To Cook Pizza On The Weber Charcoal MasterTouch Barbecue Using The Pizza Stone

Cooking pizza on the BBQ is easy and leaves you more time to socialise, just prep the bases and leave your guests to add their own toppings. One essential is the pizza stone which allows you to cook the base to a crisp finish. The pizza stone is just one of the many Weber accessories available in store.

May 7, 2020

How to cook kung pao chicken on the Weber Master-Touch charcoal BBQ

In a rush for a mid-week dinner? This kung pao can rival any takeaway and it's a fraction of the price. It's quick, easy and can be cooked on any BBQ, you just need a skillet. Add noodles for a complete dish or serve with rice. Learn to cook more than just burgers and bangers on the BBQ at one of our themed courses held here in store.

May 7, 2020

How to cook Asian style salmon on the Weber Spirit II E-310 gas BBQ

BBQ need not just be huge chunks of meat, it has come a long way in recent years as people realise that it is a fantastic way to inject a whole different level of taste to dishes. This Asian style salmon is light and healthy, a delicious alternative to the standard meat-fest.