Although I saw some Canadians start barbequing as soon as temperatures rose above zero, the BBQ season really kicks in June.

All houses have natural gas furnaces for heating and the only time you can smell the smoke is when Edmontonians are grilling. You can't miss it.

When we moved to Alberta I noticed that everything is bigger here compared to Europe;
cars, houses, coffee pots and also barbecues.

They are huge. It's almost like you need some kind of license or training to handle it.

When we visited our friends for the first time I didn't take any photos. We were too enthusiastic and excited. Well, probably hungry too.

This time I was more focused and documented the whole procedure for you.

The beast was ready for the action,

but for the good start, you need a shot of homemade Sljivovica (plum brandy) from Bosnia, or if you prefer a bit sweeter stuff some whiskey with honey.

For folks from Balkans, there is no BBQ without cevapcici.

It's one kind of kebab if you more familiar with the term.

Well, chicken wings are a classic and well-known BBQ dish.

We have a habit to sprinkle some beer over the meat while grilling. Not sure why but I'm sure that there must be some reason for that.

Grilled paprika, young onions, and ajvar (vegetable spread) are mandatory.

In the kitchen, girls prepared refreshing salad made of cucumbers, tomatoes, and corn with pumpkin oil and balsamic vinegar.

The meat was ready and we just add some french fries on a side for the perfect lunch.

Like real Canadians, we used paper plates and plastic forks and knives. It's not the same feeling but you don't need to do the dishes afterward.

We finished our meal and relaxing on the deck when a rain shower came and forced us to move inside.

We didn't complain too much but just finish the day with a glass of sweet white Italian Moscato wine and some roasted chestnuts,

and got this bonus shot of the rainbow for our persistence.

Now is time relax and to prepare us for the normal and a bit lighter menu during the next week.
I hope you enjoyed your Sunday.