grilling

Much like we expect gas prices to rise with the holiday travels, the price of meat is on the rise as well for Memorial Day weekend.

Memorial Day weekend, the "unofficial" kick-off to summer and the time to "officially" break out the grill and host a party for family or friends. But when you do, how can you ensure the meal and party is going to be great?

Want to really impress your friends at your next backyard cookout?  Apply sunscreen while your tending the grill and immediately burst into flames.   That's what happened to a Massachusetts man after he applied Banana Boat suntan lotion.  The grill ignited the lotion and he got one heck of a sunburn.

Memorial Day weekend is a time dedicated to thanking the men and women who have served our country.  It's also great family and friend time, and grilling is key to that.

Memorial Day marks the unofficial start of barbecue season and will find many Americans firing up the grill this holiday weekend. Part of the beauty of grilling is its simplicity. But that shouldn't mean you can't improve your grill repertoire or technique. We've compiled a list of recipes and tips that can help you become a master of the open flame. Check them out after the jump.

It's the unofficial kick off to summer, so go rock yourself all Memorial Day weekend with the Q103 Memorial Day Weekend Top Ten A-Z.  We're putting the "Q" in Bar-B-Q and saluting the heroes of rock by counting down everything A-Z.  Listen to hear the Top 10 from Alice In Chains and Metallica to Pearl Jam and Led Zeppelin.