THE THRILL OF THE GRILL!

WHAT KIND OF ALFRESCO COOK IS YOUR DAD? TAKE OUR QUIZ TO FIND OUT AND PAIR HIM WITH HIS BEST BARBIE

Words SHELLEY TUSTIN

1

Where’s his favourite place to grill?

A In the great outdoors, at the beach or by the light of a camp fire.

B Near the kitchen, so he can quickly grill, serve and get back to the footy.

C Anywhere, as long as it has wi-fi.

D In the midst of a crowd, with plenty of room for half the neighbourhood to gather.

E Somewhere with lots of space for him to prep.

2

What’s his favourite barbecue accessory?

A A carry bag for toting his grilling gear from car to picnic spot.

B Tongs. What else is there?

C A smart meat thermometer. No, wait – a motorised rotisserie kit.

D A ‘license to grill’ apron and lots of platters.

E A huge marinade spray bottle, a selection of rubs and a mini herb garden.

3

Who does he most like to cook for?

A The family, plus whoever wanders past the camp site.

B Just a few – family and close mates.

MOSTLY As: The Picnicker He’s happiest in the great outdoors. His signature scent is sunscreen, salt spray and grilled snags.

C Anyone who wants to come and check out his fancy new meat smoker.

D As many as he can cram into the backyard.

E Anyone who appreciates a gourmet grill – and who brings a sensational salad.

4

What’s his must-have barbecue feature?

A A handle for easy carrying

B An easy fuel source and quick ignition.

C Bluetooth control, for ramping up the grill from the couch.

D Masses of grill and flat plate space.

E Multiple cooking surfaces.

MOSTLY Bs: The Quiet Achiever He’s the fastest snag spinner in the land, whose priority is getting good food on the table quickly.

MOSTLY Cs: The Gadget Guru He’s a tech whizz with a passion for the new. Give him a shiny toy to play with and you’ll never go hungry.

PERFECT UNION MATCH THE COOK TO THE GRILLS ON OUR BARBECUE BUYER’S GUIDE, SEE PAGE 29

5 Is he a gourmet cook?

A Not really, but if you bring it, he’ll grill it.

B No, but for a quick seared steak and fistful of snags, he’s your man.

C Yes, trying new things is his jam.

D Yes, his brisket brings all the neighbours to the door.

E Yes, he takes his cooking seriously. We call him the Flavour Saviour.

MOSTLY Ds: The Entertainer He’s a crowdpleasing cook and always the centre of every gathering. Feeding people is his love language.

MOSTLY Es: The Master Chef He’s a gourmet who is never happier than when trying a new recipe. His mission is to surprise and delight.