Cooking with Skewers

I know summer is almost over but where I live it's still grilling time. Here are a couple of tips for using Skewers.

When preparing kebabs of meat, seafood or vegetables, use 2 skewers instead of 1. Sometimes when using one, turning can be a problem. The food "shrinks" around the skewer and when you try to turn may stay tight on the skewer and some may run turn around ending up on the same side it was on originally. Two skewers solve this problem. Plus they can easily be turned with tongs.

If you use bamboo skewers, soak the in water for 20 minutes, drain, pat dry, wrap in plastic wrap, secure with a rubber band and put them in the freezer. You will always have "soaked skewers ready for the grill."

So, keep grilling as long as the weather allows.