1. AOL Weather is predicting mostly sunny skies with temperatres in the mid-80s today, a perfect day for grilling dinner.
2. Today, Wednesday, Aug. 31, is National Eat Outdoors Day.
3.This annual event celebrates the end of summer vacation and the beginning of the school year with a day of outdoor dining.
Of course, Hurricane Irene has forced many of us without electricity to cook outside on the grill. Why not take it a step further on the last day of August by taking your breakfast on the porch, bringing lunch to a nearby park or choosing a restaurant with outdoor tables for dinner. You could even have a barbecue with friends and family.
4. Did you know you can make French toast on the grill, along with pizza and cake? According to Delish.com you can go wild on your barbecue, instead of suffering through the same old hamburgers and hot dogs. Check out these 12 unusual recipes that are perfect for breakfast, lunch and dinner outdoors.
5. If you're considering picnicking in a park on this fine National Eat Outdoors Day, keep in mind that . Information on state parks is available on the DEEP's Web site as well as on Twitter: @CTDEPoutdoorrec.
