With Fall slowly upon us, my family loves going outside to enjoy the crisp air, the falling leaves and standing around together near the fire roasting s’mores. Having an outdoor area for our friends and family to gather is actually a lot easier than you think! Nothing really marks the start of good ‘ol fashion backyard season quite like creating your ideal space. You can incorporate as many items as you budget allows and than expand your chef’s corner and outdoor dining spaces over time. Perhaps you haven’t started to even think about why you need an outdoor kitchen. My answer? Why run back and forth into the house when you can make all of your preparations right outside in the fresh air? You’ll need a food-prep surface ( which can range from a custom-built bluestone countertop or a small, all-weather table), good lighting to keep your party going after the sunsets, shelter for your chef or whomever is grilling as well as a sink and some appliances. To get started...