All-year grilling, even for Valentine's

ARLINGTON, Va., Jan. 22 (UPI) -- Many U.S. cities have snow on the ground on Valentine's Day, but more and more choose to grill a romantic dinner to celebrate the holiday.

A Hearth, Patio & Barbecue Association survey shows 60 percent of Americans are grilling year-round, and nearly half grill during winter months -- including special occasions like Valentine's Day.

Eight out of 10 households own an outdoor barbecue grill or smoker, the survey found.

Grilling used to be strictly the domain of men, but more than 35 percent of women are now taking up the tongs for gas grilling, up 6 percent from 2003. Forty-two percent of women are using electric grills.