When Memorial Day arrives, the season of summer returns. With that in mind, summer cookouts are making a return as well. While hot dogs and hamburgers are certainly the norm at summer cookouts, steaks are a pretty good selection as well. The one type of steak that you should put on your grill to make your summer cookout a success is flank steak - with a touch of nectarines.
First, grilled nectarines are a wonderful accompaniment to a juicy grilled flank steak, because they make all the spices and the flavors of the steak stand out.
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Let the Stars Line Up
by Chang Song May 19th, 2011 | Craft, Memorial Day
Memorial Day is observed the last Monday in May in the United States. It is a holiday when citizens remember American soldiers who have died on battlefields while serving to protect this country. On this day, you will see all kinds of patriotic decorations, including flags and stars. Like the American flag, stars symbolize the theme of the day, and best of all, but they are very easy to make.
Making stars is a great activity to do with kids. It will allow for bonding time, plus give you an avenue to discuss the significance of Memorial Day. This particular star
Making stars is a great activity to do with kids. It will allow for bonding time, plus give you an avenue to discuss the significance of Memorial Day. This particular star
A Memorable Memorial Day Bash
by Chang Song May 12th, 2011 | Memorial Day, Party Ideas
As temperatures around the United States start to heat up, we look forward to Memorial Day. With this fun day comes the opportunity to have a great party. Maybe one of the following ideas will work for you.
First, the food and beverages are key to a successful Memorial Day party. Having a barbecue is not a bad idea, since great summer parties are often spent outside. Serve dishes that kids and adults alike will be sure to enjoy, like juicy hamburgers, hot dogs, and even corn on the cob. Pasta and potato salads round out the menu, and for
First, the food and beverages are key to a successful Memorial Day party. Having a barbecue is not a bad idea, since great summer parties are often spent outside. Serve dishes that kids and adults alike will be sure to enjoy, like juicy hamburgers, hot dogs, and even corn on the cob. Pasta and potato salads round out the menu, and for
Summer Holidays
by Ronald A. Rowe June 1st, 2010 | 4th of July, Holiday Events, Memorial Day, Party Ideas
Every summer holiday has one thing in common – I celebrate with a cookout. Memorial Day? Cookout. Flag Day? Cookout. My wife’s birthday falls in June, so it’s a cookout. Indepedence Day? Obviously. Labor Day? Last cookout of the summer.
If you’re celebrating… anything… this summer, a cookout is the way to go. All cookouts are pretty great, but there are some things you can do to ensure that your summer festivities are extra special.
1) Repel the bugs. A fine summer day can devolve into an itchy bugfest with the onset of dusk. Setting a bottle of Off on the
If you’re celebrating… anything… this summer, a cookout is the way to go. All cookouts are pretty great, but there are some things you can do to ensure that your summer festivities are extra special.
1) Repel the bugs. A fine summer day can devolve into an itchy bugfest with the onset of dusk. Setting a bottle of Off on the
Putting the Memories Back in Memorial Day
by Jane Wangersky May 25th, 2010 | Memorial Day
"That's the day the pool opens," said a group of kids visiting the U.S. Capital, when they were asked what Memorial Day was.
It may be true that the holiday was deliberately placed at the beginning of summer -- one theory is that this time of year was chosen because, by then, all regions of the U.S. would have plenty of flowers to decorate soldiers' graves. But summer-kickoff events like pool openings and barbecues sometimes overshadow the real reason for Memorial Day. (Not that a barbecue isn't a great way to celebrate.)
So how do we reclaim Memorial Day as a
It may be true that the holiday was deliberately placed at the beginning of summer -- one theory is that this time of year was chosen because, by then, all regions of the U.S. would have plenty of flowers to decorate soldiers' graves. But summer-kickoff events like pool openings and barbecues sometimes overshadow the real reason for Memorial Day. (Not that a barbecue isn't a great way to celebrate.)
So how do we reclaim Memorial Day as a
