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3 V IC TO R IA D A Y - H alto n H ills, T hursday, M ay 16, 2013 The weather is heating up and Canadians are heading outdoors to soak up the fun. Warm weath- er enthusiasts should keep safety top of mind when they're out camping, boating and barbecuing. CSA Group, a leader in testing and certifi cation, gives these tips on how to stay safe all summer: Camping Stoves and Lanterns • Fuel-burning camping equipment such as stoves, lanterns and outdoor cookers should only be lit out- doors and at least 3 metres (10 feet) from tents, com- bustible materials and vehicles. Never light a stove or lantern inside a tent or vehicle. • Before use, carefully inspect parts for leaks, blockages or damage. • Keep loose, fl ammable clothing away from open fl ames. Carefully monitor children and pets around stoves and lanterns. Boats and Cottages • Ensure that boats and cottages are equipped with proper emergency safety equipment, including fi rst aid kits and fi re extinguishers, and carbon mon- oxide and fi re alarms. • When fi rst opening your cottage, carefully in- spect all appliances for damage from rodents or in- sects. • Always wear a personal fl otation device when on the water. Never consume alcohol while operating any vehicle. Outdoor Gas Barbecues • Before fi ring up your barbecue for the fi rst time, carefully inspect burners and burner tubes for blockages due to dirt, grease, insects or rust buildup. Clean or replace any blocked parts or have a certifi ed technician make repairs. • Propane cylinders must be inspected and re- qualifi ed every 10 years in Canada. A date stamp on the cylinder indicates when it was last qualifi ed. Don't use a rusty or damaged cylinder. If in doubt, have your tank replaced. • When purchasing or installing a gas barbecue, make sure that it carries the mark of an approved certifi cation organization, such as CSA Group, indi- cating that it has been tested to applicable national standards. More safety tips are available online at www. csasafetytips.com. --www.newscanada.com Are you hoping to entertain all summer with- out breaking a sweat? Do you want to impress your guests on the patio or deck--without having to turn on your oven? Tom Filippou, executive chef for Presi- dent's Choice Cooking Schools, offers easy sum- mer entertaining tips to leave them wanting more: Barbecue cheese: Serving up cheese on the grill is sure to excite your crowd. Try the new PC Cedar Plank Brie. The wood protects the luxuri- ous tasting double-cream Brie from the fl ames while the smoke imbues it with fl avour. Your guests will be coming back for seconds. Create an outdoor oasis: How you decorate your outdoor table will set the tone for your gathering. Choose bright and colourful sum- mer plates, along with pots of fresh fl owers and outdoor candles that will add simple style and ambience to your atmosphere. Bring on the beverages: Serving up remark- able cocktails such as a Frozen Mango Peach Bellini made with PC World of Fruit Mango Juice and Puree Blend Beverage will give your guests a memorable experience. You can also freeze fruit, herbs or edible fl owers into ice cubes for an elegant touch. --www.newscanada.com Don't let summer fun turn to tragedy Easy entertaining tips will impress your guests