Pass the salt
Keep all the fixings in one handy spot with this five-piece condiment set from Decor Craft Inc. The set includes salt and pepper shakers, mustard and ketchup squeeze bottles and a mini-wooden picnic-table holder. $21
Turn up the heat
Don't let cool nights ruin your get-togethers on the deck or patio. Keep guests toasty warm with the sleek Patio Torch made of commercial-grade stainless steel with a 360-degree view of the adjustable flame. The top-quality heater sells for $749.
Toss it
Made of sustainable bamboo, these salad tongs with metal starfish on the handles make the perfect cottage hostess gift. The claw-style tongs snap together for easy storage. $9.99
Set to last
No worries about having to sweep up broken glass with this BPA-free patio collection from Stokes. The bold red, blue and pea green Tropical Flower pattern is available in a side plate ($3.48), bowl ($3.98) and dinner plate ($3.98).
Pour it on
What's a summer party without ice cream? Sundae Syrups from Smucker's are just the thing to top off scoops of your favourite flavour. The fat-free toppings are available in chocolate, caramel, and strawberry in 428-mL squeeze bottles at leading grocery stores for under $5.
Tiny bubbles
Turn tap water into tasty soda pop or seltzer with the Soda Stream machine. Starting from $99.95, the set includes the machine, a 60-litre CO2 canister and two one-litre carbonating bottles. Flavourings are sold separately for $6.95.
Fire up the grill
The Weber Summit Black Grill Centre is the Cadillac of barbecues. The L-shaped outdoor kitchen features six stainless burners, a smoker box, infrared rotisserie and warming racks for a total of 115,000 BTUs. It can be yours for $4,799.99.
-- Postmedia News
