Showing posts with label BBQ Ideas. Show all posts
Showing posts with label BBQ Ideas. Show all posts

Monday, July 1, 2013

The National Food Holidays of July 2013


July is an amazing month. The greatest thing about July is all of the BBQ’s that take place every weekend, with the 4th of July usually setting the tone for the kind of month you hope won’t end.
No matter where you live, now is the time to start thinking about BBQs, Beach parties, picnics, going hiking or camping and all around looking for some form of outdoor adventure.

While everyone is trying to stay slim and trim for that poolside look, I am out trying to get my drink and grub on, as should you. That doesn’t mean you have to party out of control, leaving a trail of mass destruction in your wake. Quite the opposite is what we actually preach over here, ya see we like to use the old adage “Play it cool” when it comes attending any kind of event. No one should want to be remembered as the jerk that pushed people into the pool, with cell phones in their pockets, nor should anyone want to be known as the guy who fell asleep, got sun burned beyond safety and made an ass of themselves at a recent shindig.

With 4th of July right around the corner, lets face it, someone’s gonna end up smelling like smoke (BBQ smoke that is,) strong libations and have a few spots of sauce on their clothes.
Remember that nothing ruins Summertime faster than an ugly attitude, so leave your sour faces at home and bring nothing but good times, good food, good vibes and most importantly, Good Judgement. Noting is better than being safe wherever you go.

July is:
National Baked Bean Month
National Culinary Arts Month
National Hot Dog Month
National Ice Cream Month
National Blueberries Month

The 1st week of July is: National Canned Luncheon Meat Week
The 3rd Sunday of July is: National Sundae Sunday
The 3rd Wednesday of July is: National Hotdog Day

July 1                  National Creative Ice Cream Flavor Day
July 1                  National Gingersnap Day
July 2                  National Anisette Day
July 3                  National Chocolate Wafer Day
July 3                  National Eat Beans Day
July 4                  National Barbecued Spareribs Day
July 4                  National Caesar Salad Day
July 5                  National Apple Turnover Day
July 6                  National Fried Chicken Day
July 7                  National Strawberry Sundae Day
July 8                  National Chocolate w/ Almonds Day
July 9                  National Sugar Cookie Day
July 9                  National Don’t Put Your Eggs in One Omelette Day

July 10         National Pina Colada Day
July 11         National Blueberry Muffin Day
July 12         National Pecan Pie Day
July 13         National French Fries Day
July 13         National Beans n’ Franks Day
July 14         National Macaroni Day
July 14         National Grand Marnier Day
July 14         National Pick Blueberries Day
July 15         National Tapioca Pudding Day
July 16         National Corn Fritter Day
July 17         National Peace Ice Cream Day
July 18         National Caviar Day
July 19         National Daiquiri Day
July 19         National Ice Cream Day
July 20         National Lollipop Day
July 20         National Ice Cream Soda Day
July 20         National Fortune Cookie Day

July 21         National Junk Food Day
July 22         National Penuche Fudge Day
July 23         National Vanilla Ice Cream Day
July 24         National Tequila Day
July 25         National Hot Fudge Sundae Day
July 26         National Coffee Milkshake Day
July 27          National Crème Brulee Day
July 27         National Scotch Day
July 28         National Milk Chocolate Day
July 29         Cheese Sacrifice Purchase Day
July 30         National Cheesecake Day
July 31         National Raspberry Cake Day
July 31         Cotton Candy Day
July 31          Jump for Jelly Beans Day



Wednesday, March 28, 2012

Recipe of the Day: Sausage & Pepper Skewers w/ Couscous


Today being National Something on a Stick Day, we figured we would avoid things of the corndog nature and make some classic Sausage & Pepper Skewers with a delicious Pesto Sauce to dip them in. This recipe pulls together in less than 20 mins and once your grill is hot, your almost home free. Using Sausages such as a spicy chicken or garlic flavored Turkey sausage or great for this recipe and greatly reduce the amount of fat you will be taking in.
These go great in the Summer / Springtime at a backyard BBQ because once they are cooked, they can be held with one hand allowing the other hand to hold that Ice Cold Libation of the day.
Enjoy!!!
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Monday, August 2, 2010

Recipe Of The Day: Seared Ahi Tuna Steaks w/ Jalapeno Mango Salsa


The first week of August is always a brutal but fun time in Southern California. The blistering heat really begins to kick into high gear, causing the roadways and beaches to become way beyond overcrowded with people, looking for some form of release.
BBQs, family reunions, cookouts and fish fries start popping up every other weekend  around town and when all of these things combine, some of the greatest food known to mankind becomes readily available, everywhere.

We got a request for a great Summertime seafood recipe that wasn't fried, and we decided what better than a healthy piece of Tuna seared to perfection, topped off with a Jalapeno & Mango Salsa?
The key to the Tuna coming out right, is to have your pan extremely hot before you put the fish in. Too often people think the pan is hot, they drop in their fish and end up having to overcook it because the pan wasn't at the right temperature before beginning to sear of their beloved Tuna.
Take your time, have everything ready before trying to cook this, because scrambling around the kitchen, last minute looking for items will surely result in a ruined dish.
Enjoy!

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