The end of summer doesn't mean you need to head indoors to cook your meals. The ease of operating gas grills ensures that grilling is a great way to prepare a meal any time of year, and seasonal food can inspire grillers to try new recipes.

"Each grilling season offers new ingredients to incorporate in dishes," says award-winning chef, restaurateur, and "My New Orleans: The Cookbook" author John Besh, adding that outdoor meal preparation is one way to keep busy families connected even as school and activities fill the family calendar.

Get the whole family involved

"Memories are made in the kitchen, whether it's indoors or outdoors," says Besh, a father of four. "Mealtime is family time, and I love cooking with my wife and sons. It's something we do together year-round."

Involving younger family members in menu planning and grocery shopping gives parents the opportunity to spend time with their children, while teaching them proper food preparation. Kids who usually avoid domestic chores may even find that chopping vegetables, mixing marinades and assembling toppings is more fun when the "kitchen" is outdoors.

Put safety first

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Kamla Persad-Bissessar

In a whirlwind of activities since taking over the reins, the prime minister sat at the table with the “big boys” of CARICOM at its recent Summit in Jamaica and exhibited toughness as the leader of one of the strongest economies in the region. Following the summit, she also hit South Florida, where she spoke to political and business leaders on trade and investment opportunities in Trinidad and Tobago.

In a brief interview with the National Weekly recently, Prime Minister Persad-Bissessar spoke candidly about her role as prime minister and her musical preference.

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There was a time when it was the norm to go out in the yard and pull fresh vegetables up from the soil. At some point over the years, we moved from the goodness of home-grown vegetables toward processed foods and microwave dinners. Now consumers are becoming more aware of the financial value of growing their own vegetables, and how doing so can bolster the health of their families and of the earth.

Vegetable gardening might sound intimidating, but new technologies can make your thumb greener than ever. Combined with good old-fashioned growing techniques, your garden can be healthy and yield a good crop with less effort than you'd imagine - all while being good for the earth. Here are some tips for a garden that is doubly green.

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Now that we’re at the beginning of summer, parents need to pay special attention to child safety protection. Malls are crowded; children wander and child abductors prey on kids. In light of the recent kidnappings, Treg Stark, creator of Professor Safety, offers Ten Tips to Child Safety, designed to protect our children.

Ten Tips to Child Safety

1) Know the lures abductors use. Kids are enticed by gifts and special treats. "Come see my new puppy" or "Check out this new video" are often too tempting to pass up. Educate your child about the lures predators use.

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