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Barbecuing This Fourth Of July? Here's What To Do And What Not To Do

For the rules of barbecue etiquette 101, we enlisted the help of Carla Lalli Music, food director at Bon Appétit and author of Where Cooking Begins: Uncomplicated Recipes To Make You A Great Cook.

This July 4th, people across the country will once again fire up their grills and get ready for a day full of sun, barbecues and fireworks. And whether you're heading to someone else's home to celebrate, or playing host duties yourself, there are a few things to consider to help make sure your barbecue is a star-spangled success.

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