As I’m sure you’re already well aware, this weekend is Memorial Day, which is the unofficial start to summer! While Memorial Day often goes hand-in-hand with BBQs, it’s important to take a moment to remember what it stands for. It was started in 1858 to honor all of the soldiers who lost their lives serving…

Summer is finally here! How do I know? Because it’s finally the unofficial start to summer, Memorial Day weekend!   This weekend brings the start of warmer weather, long summer nights and BBQ. But, along with being the official summer kick-off weekend, it’s also a time to honor all of the soldiers.   Memorial Day weekend…

Memorial Day is one of my favorite days of the year. It’s known for great weather, reconnecting with family and friends and the unofficial start of summer! You may be running from BBQ to BBQ or you might be hosting your own this year. Either way, you are sure to be surrounded by more food…

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…

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…