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CiCi McNair in Jewelry Class at Studio Jewelers in New York City, NY.
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The Grill Master (203)The quest for the perfect barbecue ends here. Meet Steve Raichlen, a world-renowned barbecue expert who can help make your next outdoor cookout a tasty success. Then, sit in with members of a mother/daughter book club who use their passion for reading as a source of bonding. And finally, meet a man who can show you how to make your own jewelry, for fun or for profit.
Barbecue Facts:
- Seventy-six percent of American households own a grill; the number increases to 85 percent for families.
- By almost 2 to 1, men prefer grilling over women.
- The Northeast leads the nation in grill ownership, followed by the North Central, South and West.
Getting Started: Barbecue
- Check to see if the city allows for barbecue grills on your residence.
- Place your grill in a well-ventilated area.
- Read your grill’s safety manual thoroughly before lighting.
Resources:
How to Grill: The Complete Illustrated Book of Barbecue Techniques
by Steve Raichlen
The Barbecue! Bible
by Steve Raichlen
Beer Can Chicken
by Steven Raichlen, Jim Lambrenos
Go to page 33 to learn how to make Beer Can Chicken.
For more information: Search keyword: Barbecue
Book Club Facts:
- Many major metropolitan areas such as New York and Chicago have started city-wide book-reading initiatives.
Getting Started: Book Club
- Gather a group of five to ten friends or co-workers who love reading or would like to read more.
- Choose one book per month and gather at least once a month to discuss the book. Serve finger foods, wines and cheese or cook a multi-course meal.
- Vary book themes to keep everyone interested and spark debate.
Resources:
Quality Paperback Book Club
www.qpb.com
Oprah’s Book Club
www.oprah.com
For more information: Search keyword(s): Book Club
Homemade Jewelry Facts:
- Jewelry-making is a hobby many parents share with their children.
- Homemade jewelry makes an inexpensive, yet very personal gift.
- The secret to creating professional quality jewelry is using consistent, repeatable designs.
Getting Started: Homemade Jewelry
- Tools: You will need round-nose pliers, bent pliers and flush cutters.
- Beginners should work with 18- or 20-gauge wire.
Resources:
The Complete Book of Jewelry Making
by Carles Codina
The Encyclopedia of Jewelry Making Techniques
by Jinks McGrath
The Make Your Own Jewelry Web Site
www.galaxymall.com
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