This probably won’t come as a surprise, but according to a recent survey by BeefEater Barbecues, women do 79% of the shopping for barbecues, 93% of the preparation for salads and sides, and 65% of the cleaning up afterwards, yet a whopping 44% of women say that it’s the bloke manning the tongs who gets all of the credit for a job well done! Typical, huh?

In Australian Table’s Summer Holiday Issue, now available from Coles supermarkets and newsagents, we help you make the most of your barbie with new ideas for seafood, meat and even vegetarian meals. Plus, we’ve got great grilling tips, a must-read barbecue safety guide for when things heat up, and loads of great prizes to win – all you need to do is share your favourite barbecue memories and recipes.

Don’t fancy a barbie? Why not try our simple, summery picnic spread that’s perfect to pack up and take anywhere. And because outdoor eating wouldn’t be the same without an ice-cold beer to wash it all down, we reveal the coolest local and imported brews of the summer. (Tip: place beer in the freezer 30 minutes before you leave and it will help keep food chilled in the esky.)

Happy holidays!