Nothing beats grilling outside in the summertime.  Whether it is a relaxed Tuesday night mixed-grill dinner or a Saturday afternoon bar-b-que with the neighbors, it’s your time to be in charge. Since you take the time to pick the perfect meat and veggies to put on your grill you want to make sure that they meet your expectations when they come off. So take care of your grill and ditch the old utensils-you don’t want your food to end up tasting dry and flavorless. Make the most of your grill time by using these three tools.

Metal Spatula-Treat yourself and invest in a higher end thin spatula with beveled edges. It will slide under your most delicate foods.

Thermometer-Avoid burning your meat by using a waterproof thermometer with a large, easy-to-read display.

Grill Brush-It’s very important to keep you grill in top shape so it will last for years. Clean it properly with a grill brush made of sturdy metal bristles and scraper that can lift stuck-on leftover bits from the grate.