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Today's Backyard Dad

"Dad took grilling seriously, and he was totally in charge of whatever he was cooking on the grill, especially his signature hamburgers. His recipe included a particular mix of ground beef, crushed crackers, eggs, and herbs that he grew in his garden. The ingredients were blended by hand, and the mixture yielded eight burgers per pound of beef. Dad grilled several nights a week, making dinner a lively main event. Donning his chef's apron and hat, he'd load up the grill with burgers, and while they cooked, he'd serenade us with his harmonica." —Gina Marie Hayworth, in one of many "Every Apron Tells a Story" essays found in The Apron Book

Today's state-of-the-art grill-meister might be found wearing a professional chef's apron, searing and simmering and slathering with sophisticated seasonings and sauces. Our backyard dad is swiftly becoming less of a burger flipper and more of a connoisseur, and he's discovering the grill as an outlet for creative cookery. Blame those hot dog chefs on television for daring us to cook anything we can think of on a grill.

Spray grill racks with nonstick spray before lighting or igniting the grill.

Coke and Cherry Jell-O Salad

Mix together an 8-ounce can of drained crushed pineapple, a can of drained Bing cherries, and ½ cup of chopped pecans. Spread this mixture across the bottom of a 9x13-inch pan. Dissolve 2 small boxes of cherry-flavored Jell-O in 2 cups of boiling water. Stirring gently, pour a 12-ounce can of ice-cold Coke into the Jell-O. Pour this mixture over the fruit mixture and chill until firm. Makes 10-12 servings.

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The Apron Book:
Making, Wearing, and Sharing a Bit of Cloth and Comfort

Author: EllynAnne Geisel
ISBN: 0-7407-6181-1
Format: Hardcover: 7 x 9, 152 pages
Price: $16.95 ($20.95 Canada)

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