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Barbecue is one of summer’s most important traditions. Check out this week's new blog post for some tips to help you start the grilling season off right. https://lnkd.in/gwcYthUx #barbecue #bbq #grilling #newblogpost #like #comment #share #hilaryinthekitchen

To Day is National BBQ day (US) Although the concept of barbecuing did not originate in America, the activity has become an essential part of American culture today. The history of barbecuing in the U.S. goes back to colonial times where any celebration was incomplete without a cookout. After the Revolutionary War was won and the first bridge was built over the Missouri River, barbecue celebrations erupted all over the nation. Even the American presidents are famous for hosting massive barbecues during times of success and on days of special observances. In fact, George Washington’s diary is said to have referenced a barbecue event that lasted for three days — that’s how deeply rooted barbecuing is in the country’s history! Barbecues are a White House tradition thanks to President Lyndon B. Johnson who started this trend by hosting the first-ever barbecue in the presidential headquarters. The food items served at the event included delicious Texas-style barbecue wings. #BBQ #foodandbeverageindustry #foodscience #foodbusiness #scienceandtechnology #sciencecommunication #barbecue #foodforthought #scienceeducation #cooking #cookingathome ##outdoors #outdoorliving #outdoorscooking #culture #event #food #America #infographic via Compound Interest | Chemistry infographics C&EN

𝗚𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘂𝗽 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗠𝗲𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗸𝗲𝗻𝗱, 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝗰𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝗽𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘀? What will it be—burgers, hot dogs, BBQ, or seafood? That depends on who you are, where you live, or how you like to celebrate those EXTRA days of responsible irresponsibility! Memorial Day signals the "official beach opening day." Or, since we live in Florida, it's the day the lifeguards are on duty full-time and the artsy beach shops, restaurants, and ice cream meccas open EARLIER. Grocery stores will be shopper chaos over BOGOs on hot dogs, buns, deli meat, and condiments.  Yes, I have more than one variety of mustard, mayo, ketchup, and hot sauce in the pantry/fridge at all times 𝗦𝗼, 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝗽𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗻𝗱? Shoppers will spend upwards of $7.7 billion this holiday preparing for family gatherings, and consumers will eat 818 million pounds of our favorite BBQ meats. 𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗱𝗼 𝘄𝗲 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲? As analysts, we track these "season" to help our clients understand if their promotions are effective, if they have the right assortment with the "trendy flavors, colors, or ingredients," and if their shelf placement maximizes sales and minimizes out-of-stocks. Yes, Memorial Day week fast approaches, then July 4th, then Labor Day, and then summer and the season is over. 𝗕𝘂𝘁 𝗻𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗳𝗲𝗮𝗿, 𝘄𝗲 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝘀𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀, 𝗱𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗲𝘀, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗻𝗮𝗿𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 "𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗼𝗻." Have a great Memorial Day weekend, folks, and please don't forget WHY we have this holiday. Thanks to the men & women who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. Rock on, folks, #MemorialDay #HolidayShoppingTrends #CategoryManagement #CatmanAnalytics

Your children deserve security and peace of mind. Lorraine Parker's 'Wills & Wine' events provide valuable insights on estate planning. Like and comment if you agree that planning is essential! #estateplanning #futureplanning #peaceofmind #familysecurity #winetasting

For today's #HumpDayGiveaway (and just in time for the holidays), we are giving away a set of knives! It includes a Mundial Marks 12" Hollow Edge Slicer, a Mundial Marks 8" Chef's Knife, a Mundial Marks 6" Chefs Knife, a Mundial Marks 9" Offset Sandwich Knife, and a Zwilling Paring Knife. Here are the entry details: 🔪 Follow Big Plate, like this post, tag someone who can appreciate good kitchen knives, & comment (on the original post) with what meat you plan to carve this Thanksgiving. 🔪 We will draw for our winner at 4 p.m. today, November 8, 2023. 🔪 No purchase necessary. 🔪 This promotion is in no way sponsored by, endorsed by, administered by, or associated with Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Google, or X. 🔪 Void where prohibited. 🔪 Winners must pick up their prize at Big Plate within 2 weeks of the giveaway. With this set you can chop, trim, slice, carve, & peel to perfection!

With a week to go until the big day, are you ready? Here's our list of Christmas Day essentials from Funding Circle small business customers. 🎄 A real fir Christmas tree from Walkers Home & Garden Centre in Argyll, Scotland. Or if you want a beautiful tree that will last the years, then the online Internet Gardener stocks a range of artificial trees. You can pick up all of your lights and decorations from them, too. 🦃 Turkey, ham or duck from Direct Meats Ltd, who pride themselves on traceability and quality. Or if you're in Somerset, visit Newton Farm Foods Limited for locally produced, high-quality foods. 🥂 From Champagne to Rioja, stock up on all your festive wines from Kent-based DURRANTS FINE WINES LIMITED. Plus, pick up some cider from Devon's Ashridge Cider for a nice alternative to mulled wine. 🎊 Hosting a big Christmas get together or a New Year’s party? If you’re local to Dorset, Wiltshire, Devon or Somerset, take a look at Oakleaf Marquees. There ‘Christmas House extension’ is just the thing if you’ve invited a few too many people for the turkey. That's Christmas sorted then. All that's left to do is sit back and enjoy! (Once you've sent out all those last-minute orders, of course 😉) #SmallBusinessSupport #ShopSmall #SmallBusinessShoutOut

As we embrace grilling season, I'm excited to share some tips that have kept my barbecues safe and enjoyable. Whether you're a seasoned BBQ pro or just beginning to try grilling your favorites, these tips will help make sure your long weekend cookout stays safe. #BBQSafety #NationalBBQMonth #SafetyTips #MDW

Fall is the perfect time for a get-together. For employers who are looking for ways to help their employees bond, fall events can be a great option. If you are looking for a way to encourage bonding among your employees, don’t miss these fall event ideas that are perfectly suitable for business teams. 1. A Pumpkin-Themed Workshop - as pumpkins make a firm fall, there are plenty of ways in which you can make them the center of the activity. Our favorite? A pumpkin decoration contest! 2. Fall cooking classes - This is the ideal time to have fun with cooking classes. Fall is the time when you can expect to see a lot of produce available for harvest. This includes items such as apples as well as squash and other vegetables. There are many fall cooking classes available that will have plenty of slots for dozens of guests. Many chefs may also offer private lessons. 3. Giving back to the community - Giving back to the community is one of the single most important things your company can do. Companies that give back to the community are rewarded with a better image. One of the best fall event ideas is to create a chance for employees to find ways to serve others. For example, employees can volunteer at food banks to help the needy get a meal for Thanksgiving. 💌[email protected] #VIBEagency #TeamBuildingEvents #CorporateTeam #FallEventIdeas #EventIdeas