"Summer's Sizzling Past: A Nostalgic Look at Family Barbecues Gone Wrong For many, the smell of sizzling burgers and hot dogs is synonymous with summertime. But for one writer, the memories of family barbecues are tinged with a mix of nostalgia and terror. Growing up, their father's attempts to cook the perfect meal often ended in chaotic, comical fashion - with stubborn briquettes refusing to ignite and the writer's dad resorting to unorthodox methods to get the grill going. In this humorous and heartwarming account, the writer reflects on the trials and tribulations of summertime barbecues and the lessons learned from their dad's well-meaning, if not always successful, attempts at culinary mastery."
The remarkably short and sweet summers of my childhood spark comical (yet somewhat frightening) memories of family barbecues with my dad recklessly coaxing stubborn brickettes to burst into glowing ...
