Meat, Metal and Fire : The Legendary Australian Barbecue

The barbecue is a universal one-size-fits all celebration that is religious worship, tribal bonding and ritual ceremony all rolled into one. That's the secret to a good barbie. This book looks at the marvels of backyard engineering along with the people behind them, the USA influence on barbecuing and the changes that have taken place over the years, and at how Aussie men fulfil their hunting and creative instincts in the ritual of the barbie.