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How to Throw the Perfect Backyard BBQ 

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It is officially BBQ season! Once the spring weather arrives, grills start turning on, and groups start gathering for family fun and backyard barbecues. Throwing a barbecue doesn’t have to be stressful. If you prepare ahead of time, you can have a no-fuss party where even the host has as much fun as the guests. Here are a few tips to help prepare you for a perfect backyard barbecue. 

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Prepare Your Pantry

Being prepared for extra time at home is wise during this season of life. However, it’s very different than hoarding or excessive impulse buying. The U.S Department of Agriculture (USDA) reminds us that our food supply chains remain strong. However, it leaves many people asking how much is enough to be prepared? The Centers of Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) suggests that people keep enough food, medicine, and personal essentials to make it through two weeks. That way if quarantine or isolation is necessary you are prepared to spend that time at home safely.

Here are foods to keep stocked for a healthy pantry:

SHELF STABLE PRODUCTS
Healthy items such as olive oil, nuts, dried fruits, your favorite dried spices, beans, and nut butters are a must to have on hand. Canned or boxed soups, protein bars, and a variety of canned produce would also come in handy.  

PRODUCE
When purchasing fresh fruits and vegetables consider buying ones that last longer such as squash, apples, oranges, broccoli, cauliflower, and cabbage.

GRAINS
The best grains to keep stocked would be oats, quinoa, brown rice, and whole-grain pasta.

PROTEIN
When it comes to protein, two weeks of meat should fit in most freezers but eggs are an excellent choice for a quality lean protein that has an extended shelf life.