The sun is shining, the beach is open, and school is coming to an end, it can only mean one thing, it’s the start of grill season! While many people may choose to feed their guests the standard fare of hot dogs and hamburgers, there are countless options for using your grill and impressing your…

Can you believe that over 100 million hot dogs are eaten on the Fourth of July? While hot dogs and hamburgers are classic foods that shouldn’t be left out of your celebration, there are so many other wonderful foods that can be added to the festivities. Fire up the barbeque, not only on the fourth…

Did you know that July is National Grilling Month? While many things are different this summer, one thing you can still enjoy is barbequing in your backyard!   When you think of grilling, hotdogs and hamburgers are probably the first things that comes to mind. However, after a few nights, these foods can become a…

Break out the red, white, and blue because tomorrow is the 4th of July! For many, Independence Day kicks off the summer season of fun in the sun celebrating with the ones you love.   Since the pandemic has changed our world, this year’s celebrations may look a little different than in years past, but…

The temperature is rising and the nights are long, making now the perfect time to take the cooking outside! This month we celebrate National Grilling Monthwith great recipes and quality family time. There is nothing like grilled food on a warm summer night, whether you’re enjoying it on your deck or a local park!  …

May is National Barbecue Month, and with the warmer weather finally here, there’s no better time to get outside and fire up the grill! Whether you like to flash-fire your foods or cook them low and slow, there’s nothing that says summer more than that smoky barbecue smell.   BBQ History   Barbecue has been…

Today starts one of the most anticipated holiday weekends… Memorial Day Weekend! It’s a national holiday in which we remember the brave men and women who have died while serving our country.  But, over the years it has also taken on a second meaning.  Memorial Day signifies the start of summer and warmer weather and…

With summer in full swing and July 4th upon us, it can only mean one thing – it’s time to grill!  July is National Grilling Month and the warm summer nights make for an enjoyable night perfect for grilling.   According to the Hearth, Patio and Barbecue Association, outdoor cooking remains more popular and easier…

When you think of July 4th, what comes to mind? Food, BBQ, alcohol and the beach, right? It only seems fitting, then, that finding delicious and healthy recipes tops your list of ways to make this Fourth of July your best ever; and since most plans on the Fourth involve time outdoors in the sun,…

May is National Barbecue Month and it’s no coincidence that this weekend we celebrate the Memorial Day holiday with our first BBQ of the summer. If what comes to mind immediately when you think of BBQ is hotdogs and hamburgers you’re not alone.  While it is OK to indulge in these fatty favorites occasionally, here…

July is the perfect month to celebrate National Picnic Month.  When my kids were younger, we used to pack a picnic basket and head to the local park with a blanket and outdoor toys.  I know for some people planning a picnic could take weeks and could get overwhelming, but don’t let something as fun…

Memorial Day weekend is coming which reminds me that the warm weather is here to stay and the cold winter is behind us. I love the summer, being outdoors, breathing in fresh air and spending fun relaxing time with family and friends. It also means barbeques, pool parties and vacations which all involve food.  …

Though this week USA was knocked out of the World Cup, tomorrow is the Fourth of July and Americans all around the United States are putting their patriotic side forward to celebrate Independence Day.   This day is a little different than your typical summer barbecue because today’s backyard parties typically include a lot of…

Father’s day is a time to celebrate all the great fathers in our lives. Whether you celebrate by barbecuing, going out to eat in a restaurant or enjoying an active day, there are ways to keep each of these activities healthy. Keeping them healthy doesn’t mean you have to take the fun out of the…

Today is a national holiday in which we remember the brave men and women who have died while serving our country.  Over the years, Memorial Day has also taken on a secondary purpose as being the kickoff to warmer weather in which family and friends gather for the first barbecue of the summer. Though barbecues…

Memorial Day is a time to appreciate and remember the men and women who have died while serving our country.  On this honorary day, families often gather together not only to pay tribute to those our country has lost, but to also kick off the summer with tons of barbecue food, sandwiches, alcohol and tempting…

The Fourth of July is in a few days.   There is nothing like a BBQ with friends and family to celebrate Independence Day.  As you know, it is tradition to represent the colors red, white and blue in honor of our country.  Planning ahead for your celebration is a must so here are a few…

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