July is National Hot Dog month, so it stands to reason that our thoughts and appetites would turn toward the ballpark fan favorite. The delightfully portable dish was first introduced on the scene in the 1860’s. In approximately 1870, German immigrant Charles Feltman opened the first hot dog stand on […]
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Are your go-to grilling ideas for dinner feeling a little worn out? Are you tired of using the same recipes week after week? Don’t be embarrassed, anyone can become a little jaded over time. We won’t hold it against you. As they say, variety is the spice of life, so […]
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The distant sound of a solitary firecracker punctuates the summer air from time to time, and across the country, Americans adorn front porches and patios with multi-colored red, white and blue decorations. Brightly colored tents housing firecrackers of every variety blossom under wide open skies and backyard barbecue chefs ready […]
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All over the country, United States flags will soon soar over businesses and homes alike as we prepare to honor fallen American soldiers and celebrate the unofficial start to summer. What you may not know is that while Memorial Day was first recognized as a federal holiday in 1971, it […]
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Grilling season has arrived with gusto, and during our evening commute home we see grill masters everywhere cultivating the perfect blend of charcoal, cracking open a cold one and grilling hamburgers, hot dogs, steaks, shrimp, chicken… you name it. After all, these warmer days were practically made for evenings spent […]
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Snow is melting, the grass is growing, and birds are chirping. The colder, stark months are finally past, and it’s safe to say that we are all breathing a collective sigh of relief that a new season is here. Spring has sprung. Historically, spring has served as a beacon of […]
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While it is a mild oversimplification, there are simply two types of steak lovers. On the one side, you have the purists. This side believes that steak should be prepared simply with salt and pepper. No sauce or garnish of any fashion – except maybe a pad of plain butter […]
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Winter isn’t coming, it’s here! These short, ice-ridden days turn every outdoor venture into a grueling task. By the time night hits, most of us are ready to curl up beside a blazing fire to the sweet sound of a bubbling stew or the savory smell of a roast slowly […]
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We’re suckers for a good soup every now and then. But just because the temperature has dipped doesn’t mean dinner has to be served in a vat all winter. Steaks can still reign supreme, and grilling can still be your go-to. Even when it’s not pool weather. In order to […]
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We’re about to turn the page on this year’s Filet Mignon Month. You’ve learned a lot this month about Filet Mignon including: the specifics, how to cook one perfectly, and some tips from our team on how they cook them. But before we switch gears into Tailgating Season, we want […]
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