
For some reason, I think of Summer as the most casual of all the seasons. Maybe it's the memories of running around barefoot in the grass, the low-key attitude given off by shorts and T-shirt ensembles, or that Summer vacations inherently equate ditching your suit and tie, but whatever it is, it certainly allows for a little kitsch. That's why I'm so enamored with this
Ketchup Bottle Candle ($13.95): it's the ultimate kitschy lighting for your leisurely Summer barbecue.

Warm weather really makes me want to get out of the kitchen, so thank goodness for portable grills that let me take my kitchen with me. When it comes to barbecuing outdoors, your choices range from cheap and disposable to expensive and luxurious, and all three of these grills cook up very tasty meat.
Good: When my friends and I gathered recently for a picnic in the park, one Weber grill devotee admitted that the sausages cooked on this
Grill-N-Go Disposable Charcoal Grill ($8.99) tasted just as good as his.