Behind the GAVL: Summertime Cookout Favs

It’s time for another edition of our Behind the GAVL series! Our amazing team members are the blood and energy of GAVL. In this series, we’ll be asking our team a question and sharing their answers. They’ll share great insights about working for the company, the industry, and life in general.

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The temperatures are heating up, and it’s the perfect time to eat outdoors! Last week we asked our team members about their favorite summertime cookout foods and side dishes to prepare.

Here’s what they had to say:

Ryan Raplee
Co-Founder & CEO

“I love cooking outside in the summer! Choosing my favorites is tough because there are a lot of them. I would have to go with pulled pork on the smoker, baby-back ribs, and steak. Corn on the cob is my ultimate side.”

Catherine Rodman
Sales Development Representative

“My husband makes the best NC style pulled pork–goes great with corn on the cob!”

Lucas Hardgrave
Lead Content Writer

“You can’t beat BBQ steak or chicken! As far as sides go, I love a good potato salad or pasta salad, and summer fruit is the absolute best. I pretty much always make sure I have strawberries and melon at home during the summer months. Watermelon is top tier.”

Justin Lutz
Social Media Manager

“I like to grill hamburgers, hot dogs, BBQ chicken, and steaks. My favorite cookout side dishes are potato salad, macaroni & cheese, and corn on the cob to name a few.”

Caitlin Lane
SEO Manager

“Honestly I love a good grilled burger in the summertime. But it’s the sides that stand out to me. Give me a plate of fruit, some potato salad, baked beans, a veggie tray, and slaw and I’ll be the happiest person there!”

Luke Potadle
Senior WordPress Developer

“Grilled steak and veggies or a fresh pizza from my pizza oven.”

Perry Perkins
Content Writer

“BBQ brisket, baby-back ribs, and deviled eggs!”

Theresa Carlson
Content Writer

“I love all of the summer side dishes! Give me a plate of potato salad, seafood salad, baked beans, or coleslaw, and I’m happy.”

Rick Bitzelberger
Content Writer

“I like a nice grilled hot dog with a little char to it. You’ve got to score the dog before grilling for an even cook. As for toppings: mustard, relish, jalapeno, and if I’m feeling extra fancy, tomato. As for the sides, when I see a plate of deviled eggs, I turn into Cool Hand Luke. IYKYK!”

Emma Doyle
Web Developer

“Probably a cheeseburger. I haven’t encountered a side I didn’t like, either. I love all of the salad varieties.”

Sebastian
Mischief Manager

*whine whine pant pant drooooooooool~* (loosely translates to: “ALL DA MEATS, PLZ!”)