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 quote[1]   = "Hot Stuff - A good guide is the hand grill test. Hold your hand 6 inches from the grill - if you can only keep it there for 2 minutes the temperature is very hot. 3 minutes means its reasonably hot, 4-5 minutes means medium hot and 5-6 minutes means its fairly hot. Any longer and the barbecue is not really ready for grilling yet!";
 
 quote[2]  = "Pick n' Choose - Normally a barbi is a much more relaxed, informal and extended affair than a normal meal. Indeed go round to a family or friends for an alfresco dinner party or BBQ and you'll probably be offered a wider choice of healthy food than you would for the indoor version, with fish, lean meat, poultry, vegetables and yes even fruit being all high on the menu stakes!";
 
 quote[3]  = "The best way to have a green gastro barbi? Fuel is key and picking the most eco-friendly option is good! Overall charcoal is probably the best, but most charcoal still comes from abroad and is often from threatened tropical forests. Lumpwood is better than briquettes, which may contain lighting or binging agents. To be sure use sustainable charcoal which carries the FSC logo, available from most leading multiples. Gas, whilst convenient is still a fossil fuel, although as it's more controllable the CO2 impact may be reduced";
 
 quote[4]   = "A Long Soak - Marinated food tastes great and grills better. A simple tip to cut marinating time by around half is to place the meat, fish or poultry in a plastic bag with a suitable marinade. Seal and massage-in marinade for a few minutes then place in the coldest part of the fridge for around 30 minutes";
 
 quote[5]  = "Sausage to Swordfish - A combination of the diversity, and type of food that's now available on your average family BBQ. Where you're now just as likely to find swordfish steaks as sausages and brochettes or kebabs as burgers. The trend towards not only better quality, but also more exotic and sophisticated foods has made the barbi the widest meal choice area";
 
 quote[6]  = "Conserve Don't Waste - Now that barbi's have gone gastro it makes sense to use proper crockery and cutlery. Disposable table-ware is a real environmental and social no-no unless made from recylable materials. When shopping for barbi food nd drink look for items that are likely to be consumed on the day with little residual waste or which can be reused for the next barbi. Also recycle into compost any residue food and charcoal ashes";
 
 quote[7]   = "Low & Slow - Don't grill food too quickly or on too high a heat, this causes it to burn on the outside whilst being undercooked in the middle. The trick is to 'sear on high' and then take it 'low and slow'. Ensure grill bars are well oiled but do not turn food too often as this reduces the heat and delays the cooking";
 
 quote[8]  = "Peer Pressure - The growing sophistication of BBQ is to great extend the result of peer pressure in being able to offer an even wider choice of tantillising and healthy food. Another factor being that fish, lean meat, poultry and of course vegetables all look good and taste great straight off the grill, and with today's more user friendly grills are just as easy to cook as bangers and burgers";

 quote[9]  = "Grill Star - Create some barbi theatre by 'flaring the flames'. Quickly press down on meats or poultry with a long handed spatula, this releases natural fats causing a brief flare up. Please take great care and keep body & clothes well clear of the grill. Do NOT attempt to enhance the effect by adding extra oil";

 quote[10]   = "Gas or Charcoal - Most of us first buy a simple charcoal grill, but gas grills can now cost under £50. So what's best? Well: gas is simpler to use and more easily controllable, whilst charcoal is more traditional and adds that smokey BBQ taste. So simply gas for ease and charcoal for taste";
 
 quote[11]  = "Grill is Good - Even the way barbecued food is cooked is healthier with the proposition of a BBQ as a 'lean, mean, fat grilling machine' actually being not too far from the truth, as fat tends to reduce or evaporate away during the grilling process. Barbecued food also retains more flavour, taste and arguably more nutritional content, so grill is good!";
 
 quote[12]  = "Hot Stuff - A good guide is the hand grill test. Hold your hand 6 inches from the grill - if you can only keep it there for 2 minutes the temperature is very hot. 3 minutes means its reasonably hot, 4-5 minutes means medium hot and 5-6 minutes means its fairly hot. Any longer and the barbecue is not really ready for grilling yet!";
 
 quote[13]   = "Barbi Parties - Choose a theme, the US, Australia and South Africa are all key BBQ areas, it also helps they all have great beer and wine too! South Africa and the Caribbean are also cool. Remember, great BBQ planning is based on the 'three B's:' Blues (or any music you fancy), Booze & BBQ's"; 
 
 quote[14]  = "To Prep Or Not - Preparation is important, with a lighter and more 'au naturel' style the key, without the need for heavy, fattening sauces or accompaniments. Maintaning is also important for all food with the prodigious use of Olive oils and balsamic vinegars, as added health pointers and the addition of garlic and chilies also helping to add flavour and taste";
 
 quote[15]  = "A Long Soak - Marinated food tastes great and grills better. A simple tip to cut marinating time by around half is to place the meat, fish or poultry in a plastic bag with a suitable marinade. Seal and massage-in marinade for a few minutes then place in the coldest part of the fridge for around 30 minutes";
 
 quote[16]   = "Smokey Joe - Enhancing that true smokey BBQ taste is best done on charcoal by throwing wet wood chips or herb branches on the coals. Try different types of wood, apple is good, vine clippings also. A similar, although not quite as good effect can be achieved on a gas grill with lava rock or pellet bed";
 
 quote[17]  = "Heartedy Healthier - Spicy BBQ foods are healthy. Chilies have added heart and anti-toxin benefits, the hotter the better! High Omega 3 foods like sardine, mackarel, and tune are real grill-stars, even meaty fish such as shark and swordfish work! Vegetables also notch up health points as do great grill fruits such as mango, papaya and the classic banana all high in vitamins and fibre";
 
 quote[18]  = "Peer Pressure - The growing sophistication of BBQ is to great extend the result of peer pressure in being able to offer an even wider choice of tantillising and healthy food. Another factor being that fish, lean meat, poultry and of course vegetables all look good and taste great straight off the grill, and with today's more user friendly grills are just as easy to cook as bangers and burgers";
 
 quote[19]   = "Grill Star - Create some barbi theatre by 'flaring the flames'. Quickly press down on meats or poultry with a long handed spatula, this releases natural fats causing a brief flare up. Please take great care and keep body & clothes well clear of the grill. Do NOT attempt to enhance the effect by adding extra oil";
 
 quote[20]  = "Better For You - It isn't all physiological there's a healthy share psychological attributes too. For the majority barbi's are an emotional trigger, creating feelings of well-being and a desire for warmer, more relaxed climes, whether around the med or further a field in Australia, South Africa, the Caribbean, Florida or the West Coast. Yes the barbi is here to stay and is genuinely <i>better for you!</i>";
 
 quote[21]  = "Low &amp; Slow - Don't grill food too quickly or on too high a heat, this causes it to burn on the outside whilst being undercooked in the middle. The trick is to 'sear on high' and then take it 'low and slow'. Ensure grill bars are well oiled but do not turn food too often as this reduces the heat and delays the cooking";
 
 quote[22]   = "Over The Rainbow - Introduce some colour: red, green or yellow bell peppers are great flame-roasted to increase their flavour. Once the skin has blackened place them into a plastic bag, cool, and then easily remove the skin. Green and yellow courgettes also grill well as do chillies, asparagus and aubergine";
 
 quote[23]  = "Catch Up - However the healthy lifestyle benefits don't ground to a halt at the grill end. Yes it's when you sit down that the final health advantages really prove that barbi's really are better for you. For many families the weekly barbi is the one time when the majority of families actually have time to sit down, relax, catch-up and both enjoy each others company and the healthy grill fest";
 
 quote[24]  = "Gas or Charcoal - Most of us first buy a simple charcoal grill, but gas grills can now cost under &pound;50. So what's best? Well: gas is simpler to use and more easily controllable, whilst charcoal is more traditional and adds that smokey BBQ taste. So simply gas for ease and charcoal for taste";
 
 quote[25]   = "Criss Cross - To achieve the professional 'cross hatch' grill lines, sear meat, fish, poultry or fruit/vegetables on hi-heat lengthways to the grill bars. Remove, quickly wipe with oil, turn at right angles and repeat. Once both side are seared, return to normal cooking area and only turn infrequently";
 
 quote[26]  = "Lighten Up! - For charcoal only use eco-friendly lighter fuel and certainly never anything that released Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC's). Even on away day barbi's preferrably use a portable, rather than disposable BBQ and remember to safely dispose of any hot ashes. Try and use as little gas or charcoal as possible and certainly only sufficient for your immediate grilling needs. For gas grills that do not have an auto light try using a battery powered lighter rather than matches";
 
 quote[27]  = "To Prep Or Not - Preparation is important, with a lighter and more 'au naturel' style the key, without the need for heavy, fattening sauces or accompaniments. Maintaning is also important for all food with the prodigious use of Olive oils and balsamic vinegars, as added health pointers and the addition of garlic and chilies also helping to add flavour and taste";
 
 quote[28]  = "Safety First - Position BBQ's on level ground, well away from fences or hedges. When lighting charcoal only use proper BBQ lighter fuel: Never, ever use petrol. If using gas, ensure the grill is lit immediately. If it fails to light, turn off the gas and leave for a few minutes, turn on the gas and try to light it again";
 
 quote[29]  = "Warmer Options - Indiscriminate use of patio heaters is not good, but if you have to use one please only do so for the minimum amount of time and ensure that the device is switched off immediately after reasonable use. Another and more eco-friendly option could be to try a log burning basket using sustainable off-cuts or fallen wood. Alternatively put on a light sweater or finish with a warm drink";
 
 quote[30]  = "Heartedy Healthier - Spicy BBQ foods are healthy. Chilies have added heart and anti-toxin benefits, the hotter the better! High Omega 3 foods like sardine, mackarel, and tune are real grill-stars, even meaty fish such as shark and swordfish work! Vegetables also notch up health points as do great grill fruits such as mango, papaya and the classic banana all high in vitamins and fibre";
 
 quote[31]  = "Burnt Is Bad - Thankfully long gone is the 'if it aint burnt it aint BBQ', with the standard often being a burnt banger or charcoaled chicken. Believe it or not burnt food is bad for you, it doesn't look or taste good and it certainly doesn't do you any good either! Happily todays barbi's are the antithesis of the bad old burnt barbi days. In fact barbi's are now actually better for you - but Why?";