Only great grills can make great grilled food; and the better the grill the better the food. No matter how you are celebrating Cinco de Mayo, make sure it is a fiesta. Pellet grills, ceramiccharcoal grills, and higher-endgas grills not only change your backyard patio, they change the way you look at backyard grilling.
A great grill makes cooking an adventure. Smoke, bake, sear, slow cook, roast or rotisserie and make every meal a better tasting meal. There are so many people who love to grill, and we would bet that most of them have a great outdoor grill. Why? Easy to light, easy to regulate, hard to overcook food, and great grills have lots of amenities like side burners or rotisseries.
So, if you are celebrating Cinco de Mayo with friends or just your family, here is a delicious grilled Cinco de Mayo recipe that will turn your dinner into a fiesta.
Grilled Lobster Tails
6 lobster tails
1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon fresh dill
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Preheat grill for medium-high heat. Cut lobster tails in half lengthwise, exposing flesh. Combine remaining ingredients in small mixing bowl. Brush mixture onto flesh side of lobster tails. Place lobster onto grill and cook for 5-7 minutes, depending on the size of the lobster tail. Make sure to turn once during cooking process. Remove from heat and serve.
Interested in a new grill so every grilling experience is like Cinco de Mayo? Contact West Sport.
It has been a mild winter, it’s true. But despite the mild temperatures, you still have to heat your home. Those who had the foresight to think ahead and purchase a wood burning fireplace insert or wood stove spent far less on heat this winter.
You can still be one of the lucky ones, one of the homeowners with foresight. There is still some winter left, and as a New Englander, you surely know that next winter couldn’t possibly be this mild, there will be more winters!
Wood fireplace inserts and wood burning stoves are a beautiful and very inexpensive way to heat your home. In fact, we talked to a customer today who uses a wood burning stove for heat. Their heat hasn’t gone on all winter with the wood stove burning! They will spend only about $1000 by the end of this winter to heat their home. That compares to at least $3500 (or more) for oil heat.
Wood burning fireplace inserts and wood stoves are not only efficient heat, they are conversations pieces, focal points, gathering spots for your home. Contact West Sport in Sudbury for more information.
Are you looking for something different to enhance the ambiance in your beautiful Metro West home? Gas logs and beautiful fireplace doors are the answer. Gas logs give the appearance of burning wood and the heat of a real wood burning fire. They can be vented or vent-free, depending on personal choice, budget and placement.
Open fireplaces are inefficient. However, often homeowners want a fire burning either for a bit of warmth, or for ambiance. The answer is gas logs and beautiful fireplace doors because of convenience, ease of installation and cost. Not only is it a less expensive solution, but it they are beautiful all year round, and with gas logs you have a fire that is as easy to turn on as an electric light.
Fireplace insertsare the perfect solution for homes that have an open fireplace. Inserts change an inefficient fireplace into an efficient heat source for your home. Inserts are installed within an existing fireplace, the firebox, where the fire would be. Fireplace inserts are great additions for older homes, homes where the fireplace is not used, or for homeowners who want to decrease their heating bills.
Fireplace inserts, whether they are fueled by gas, wood, or pellets, are beautifully made with large glass doors so you can view the fire from anywhere in the room. Most inserts have blowers to circulate heat throughout your home. Gas inserts come with thermostats or remote controls so you can regulate the fire.
Fireplace inserts can be fueled bygas, wood, and pellets; whatever the fuel source, fireplace inserts come in a variety of styles, finishes and colors.
Fireplace inserts are convenient and easy to use for those home owners who have an existing open fireplace. Contact West Sport, conveniently located in Metro West Boston to discover what insert will be perfect for your home.
This is the season to buy a wood burning fireplace insert. Want a cozy and inviting home for the holidays and beyond? A wood burning fireplace insert will change the look and feel of your home.
Have you seen a Hearthstone woodfireplace insert with a fire burning in it? It creates such ambiance, becomes such a focal point, is so relaxing, that you will never want to leave the room it is in.
Enhance and add value to your already beautiful home. Wood burning fireplace inserts are a great way to stay warm, add value, and create an inviting and welcoming atmosphere. Come in to West Sport in Sudbury and see our wood burning fireplace insert with a beautiful fire inside.
Now through December 18th we are offering cash back on all Hearthstone products and you can also take advantage of the Federal Energy tax credit. Come on in and visit, you won’t believe how pretty this wood burning fireplace insert is. Don't forget, we service and install everything we sell!
See what one of our recent customers said:
"My husband and I visited The Fireplace Shop and Grill Center in Sudbury in early August. We were were not sure what type of product would best suit our needs. We spoke with Larry on that initial visit and again on a subsequent trip to the store. We were sold on a Hearthstone wood insert and are we glad we were. The insert is gorgeous, in brown enamel, and the installation went flawlessly. We've already had three or four fires and couldn't be happier.
- Carol and Dan, Sudbury, MA
You thought we only had fire, but we have water too. Bring all the elements to your home with indoor waterfalls by Napoleon.
Accentuate your home or business with the sights and sounds of soothing running water. Intrigue your guests and visitors with your own waterfall water art and turn your wall into a conversation piece with a Napoleon waterfall.
But these indoor waterfalls do more than bring a unique aesthetic value to a home. They act as natural humidifiers bringing needed moisture to your indoor winter air. They also work as air cleaners by trapping airborne particles and removing them in its filter system.
Napoleon indoor waterfalls provide all these benefits while making a room more beautiful and providing a tranquil soothing environment for your family.
With the arrival of summer’s sultry days, grilling season is fast upon us.
Everywhere you look there are great new grill recipes, grilling gadgets, grilling sauces and, of course, the grills themselves. But none of these will do us any good if we have no idea how to use them.
So we talked to grilling expert Jamie Purviance and asked him for some tips.
Over the past few years, he's noticed some big changes in the way we grill.
``The repertoire's expanding quite a bit,'' he says. ``It used to be that the focus was on the meat and the main course, and the deserts and appetizers and side dishes were done in the kitchen. Now people are trying to do more and more of that kitchen stuff on the grill.''
We're grilling more ethnic foods and more vegetables, and we're using the grill more than ever for all sorts of entertaining. And that ties into the fact that grills, especially gas grills, are changing. They're practically outdoor kitchens, with rotisseries, extra burners and built-in refrigerators.
Along with the sophisticated grills are a whole bunch of sophisticated toys, such as silicone basting brushes, grill pans, griddles, smoke boxes for fragrant wood chips and the very handy Looftlighter. Charcoal purists will love this gadget, which blasts charcoal or wood with air heated to more than 1,000 F, igniting it in seconds without the need for lighter fluid.
In fact, charcoal is another big trend, especially with smoking food.
“Grilling is as thrilling as learning a new sport.''
Charcoal Purists
"If you're a charcoal purist, it's only a matter of time before you're going to get into smoking,'' Purviance says. "Think about getting a smoker or a Kamado Joe.'' The advantage of a smoker is that it maintains a low temperature for a really long time without the need to feed the fire. Also, get to know your charcoal - briquettes give you consistent, long-lasting heat, while lump charcoal has a more natural aroma and higher heat, but is more erratic and faster burning. The best results are if you use both.
One of the hottest trends in grilling these days is going meatless.
Where not so long ago lighting the grill meant steak or burgers, now it can mean anything from salad to dessert. After all, our grills are becoming outdoor kitchens, so why couldn't you cook anything on them you'd cook inside?
Your second home, that summer place, is no farther away than the backyard. And where better to spend an evening as the sun sets and a breeze cools down the overheated city?
Rachel and Joe Allen are in the process of turning their backyard into a suburban oasis. They’re putting in a swimming pool and adding a patio and outdoor kitchen, along with new landscaping. They’ll bring in deck furniture to sit beside the pool, casual seating pieces and a new gas fire pit.
“We’re looking to create an outdoor-living environment and expand our livable space,” Joe Allen said. “We had a nicely landscaped yard, but there was no feature to draw you outside.”
High gasoline prices and a halting economy may have some families rethinking their vacation plans for this year and instead investing in new patio furniture and other accessories for at-home leisure and dining.
Patio-furniture manufacturers have improved on recent trends. And, people are extending their homes by bringing more seating outside.
Outdoor living is definitely on the rise. Global Industry Analysts Inc. predicts that, by 2015, U.S. consumers will spend more than $4.4 billion on outdoor furniture.
Americans have long loved to picnic in their backyards, adding outdoor kitchens and barbecue islands to the landscaping. But more and more, they’re making the great outdoors their summertime living room, as well.
Another trend that continues to gain traction is the fire pit, a perfect gathering spot for chilly evenings. They’re fueled by wood or propane and are turning up in both coffee and dining tables.
And many outdoor-furniture manufacturers are going “green.” Telescope Casual Furniture has a line of outdoor furniture made from marine grade polymer (MGP), which is completely recyclable and quite durable.
Memorial Day is the official kick off to the summer grilling and BBQ season. We celebrate the start of summer as we celebrate our nation’s heroes. But, are you still looking for the perfect Memorial Day menu? You know you can cook every part of your meal on your grill, including dessert! Here are a few of the best grilling recipes from The Grill and Fireplace Shop at West Sport.
Side Dish: Grilled Garlic Parmesan Zucchini
3 zucchini
3 tablespoons butter, softened
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Preheat an outdoor gas or charcoal grill for medium-high heat, and lightly oil the grate.
Cut the zucchini in half crosswise, then slice each half into 3 slices lengthwise, making 6 slices per zucchini.
Mix the butter, garlic, and parsley in a bowl, and spread the mixture on both sides of each zucchini slice. Sprinkle one side of each slice with Parmesan cheese, and place the slices, cheese sides up, crosswise on the preheated grill to keep them from falling through. Grill the zucchini until the cheese has melted and the slices are cooked through and show grill marks, about 8 minutes.
Main Meal: Blue Cheese Burgers
3 pounds lean ground beef
4 ounces blue cheese, crumbled
1/2 cup minced fresh chives
1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon dry mustard
12 French rolls or hamburger buns
In a large bowl, mix the ground beef, blue cheese, chives, hot pepper sauce, Worcestershire sauce, black pepper, salt, and mustard. Cover, and refrigerate for 2 hours.
Preheat grill for high heat. Gently form the burger mixture into about 12 patties.
Oil the grill grate. Grill patties 5 minutes per side, or until well done. Serve on rolls.
Dessert: Grilled Peaches and Cream
4 peaches, halved and pitted
2 tablespoons clover honey, or brown sugar and cinamon
1 cup soft cream cheese with honey and nuts
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
Preheat a gas or charcoal grill for medium-high heat.
Brush peaches with a light coating of oil. Place pit side down onto the grill. Grill for 5 minutes, or until the surfaces have nice grill marks. Turn the peaches over, and drizzle with a bit of honey (or brown sugar and cinnamon). Place a dollop of the cream cheese spread in the place where the pit was. Grill for 2 to 3 more minutes, or until the filling is warm. Serve immediately.
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It has been a mild winter, it’s true. But despite the mild temperatures, you still have to heat your home. Those who had the foresight to think ahead and purchase a 
Are you looking for something different to enhance the ambiance in your beautiful Metro West home? 
Fireplace inserts
With the arrival of summer’s sultry days, grilling season is fast upon us.
Your second home, that summer place, is no farther away than the backyard. And where better to spend an evening as the sun sets and a breeze cools down the overheated city? 
Fireplace Shop at West Sport
