Summertime BBQ-ing

It was been so hot since about the end of June (30-35 C every day) and we have hardly had any BBQs because the thought of being outside with a hot fire etc has been a bit much! But tonight we are having a BBQ with the neighbours as Bella just turned 4. (plus I finally finished water-blasting (power-washing) the patio so it looks fresh and clean!). Here are the kebabs Cooper and I just made. For some reason I always have to take a photo of kebabs whenever I make them. We used beetroot (that's "beets" here in the USA) which I had previously roasted, and I also grilled (broiled) the capsicum (peppers) which came from the Garden Gate Farm and were a light yellow and purple although in grilling them they went a much lighter colour. Lately I pre-boil the zucchini so it doesn't stay hard or dry out on the BBQ. Today we're trying a vinaigrette marinade on them from epicurious.com