The date has been set, the weather forecast looks great and the badminton net is up, but now you need to decide what to serve at your cookout. Planning the menu for a cookout can be as simple or as elaborate as you want. Since cookouts are considered an American summer pastime, there are few expectations other than having everyone leave feeling full. Read on to learn how to plan a cookout menu. more »

Badminton is a historic game going back to the 19th century. It became popular in England after the Badminton House was created in the 1870s in Gloucestershire. It was played using rules from India until the Bath Badminton Club standardized rules for English use, according to the University of Southern Mississippi. It involves 2 to 4 players and is somewhat similar to tennis, except that smaller rackets and a shuttlecock are used. more »

Badminton is a popular racket sport played by hitting a shuttlecock back and forth across a net. The net and posts did not actually make an appearance until the 1860s when officers of the British Army stationed in India adapted the children's game of Battledore & Shuttlecock (using a paddle to keep the shuttlecock in the air) to its more competitive form that we are familiar with today. Most recreational, outdoor badminton sets come with a pair of posts included, making setup a breeze. more »