Fall

Autumn's leaves are beautiful, colorful, and combustible. Special care should be taken during this season, to keep dry leaves from accumulating near the grill. One drop of flaming grease on a small pile of leaves could take all the fun out of an afternoon's grilling.

As temperatures drop, you'll find that you need to apply more heat, and more time, to whatever you're grilling. I've also noticed that grilling times get more sensitive to wind conditions as it gets colder.

Lighting the grill on a windy fall day can be a challenge. Sometimes, I've had one of my daughters hold a saucer sled just upwind of the grill, as a windbreak. This technique gets more important as winter approaches.

Next: Enjoy!

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