Grilling Season is Here! Great Tastes for Your Next BBQ

One of the joys of the summer season is the glorious taste of food made on the grill. Our Wind & Willow gourmet mixes and dips are excellent for seasoning grilled food, plus they make some incredible side dishes. Good & Perfect Gifts in Eldon has all of your favorite flavors, plus a few new ones to try. Not only do they taste amazing, but they're easy to make. 

The Main Dish

The staples of a summer BBQ are most often burgers, chicken, steak, bratwurst, and hot dogs. Any of the Wind & Willow dip mixes that we carry in our Lake of the Ozarks gift shop can be mixed with some olive oil to make an unbelievably delicious marinade for meats. 

These dip mixes are great for toppers too. The same dip that you use for your chips and fresh vegetables tastes amazing on top of a juicy burger. There is also a wonderful Farm Stand Pickled Relish that is perfect for grilled hot dogs. Did you know that July is Hot Dog Month? You'll definitely want to cook up a few of those to celebrate.

The Side Dish

If the main dish is the star of the BBQ, then the supporting cast is made up of those incredible side dishes. The "show" just wouldn't be as good without all of those extras to pile on your plate. 

An incredible advantage with side dishes made with these mixes is that you can make them the day before serving. That will save you lots of time to get ready for company on BBQ day. For a super-simple potato salad, add a prepared dip mix to cooked potatoes, bacon crumbles, and cheese. Prepared dip mixes can also be combined with pasta and vegetables for a quick and easy pasta salad. 

We carry special "Table For 2" pasta mixes, like Roasted Red Pepper and Mushroom Parmesan, that are delicious and even gluten free. You will also love the large variety of pickle mixes. We have Dill-icious, Fire & Spice, Rosemary Bell, and Secret Recipe available in both an adorable mason jar and burlap bag refills.   

Wind & Willow's Farm Stand Sweet Dreams Pickle Mix plus a few additional items is all you need to make this amazing side salad. 

from WindAndWillow.com 

The Atmosphere

Once all of the side dishes are ready and the meat is waiting to be grilled, it's time to get your patio or dining room ready to feed all of those hungry people. If you'll be dining outside, don't forget a few citronella candles around the yard to keep any pesky bugs at bay. 

The mason jars that your Farm Stand Pickle Mixes came in make adorable drinking glasses, and those burlap bags from the refills are perfect for storing silverware. There are many adorable home decor items at Good & Perfect Gifts to add to the atmosphere, and also kitchen accessories to serve up all of that yummy food on. 

Don't forget yourself. You'll want to look your best when you host a summer BBQ. We have gorgeous clothing items, bags, flip flops, and the jewelry to match. Shop with us on Fashion Wednesday each week and get Buy-1-Get-1 at 50% off on clothing items, plus fashion jewelry discounts.  

Good & Perfect Gifts has all you need for a great BBQ!

Stop by our Lake of the Ozarks gift shop soon and see what new things we have in store. You are sure to find something wonderful to prepare for your next get together. With these mixes and just a few other ingredients, you'll have a delicious meal that all of your guests will rave about. 

Sample Saturday is happening every weekend this summer at Good & Perfect Gifts, where you can try a few of the gourmet treats that we have to offer. New samples every week, so be sure to come back often and try them all.

A popular destination gift shop near the

Lake of the Ozarks

1603 Business Hwy 54,

Eldon, Missouri 65026

573-392-7900

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