Summer

An All-American Fourth: The Best Cuts of Steak and Menu Ideas for your Independence Day

You could make the argument steak has surpassed apple pie and baseball as America’s most well-known food – and eating it is debatably our national pastime. The Organization for Economic Cooperatio...

The Best Sources of Protein for Weight loss

Weight loss is something that often appears to be extremely complicated, yet is so simplistic. Basic science tells us that if caloric expenditure exceeds caloric intake, some amount of weight will ...

5 Great Cuts of Beef for BBQ Cooking

When it comes to steak, perhaps the most enjoyable method of all time is firing up the BBQ. The alluring taste and powerful scent of smoke mingling with meat is enough to form a lifelong addiction ...

How to Cut the Prep Time for Your Next Big Barbecue

Photo by Skitterphoto licensed under CC0 The heart of summer is upon us, which means grilling season is in full force. Backyard barbecues are a staple for many families this time of year. As much ...

Beat the Heat: The Best Wine to Drink in Warm Weather

Photo by Max Pixel licensed under CC0 Summer is still in the air, which means there will be plenty of pool parties, cookouts, and beautiful warm weather to entertain. With the warm weather, though...

The Best Fruits to Grill During The Summer

Photo by Simon Law licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0 Fire up that grill and get some of your favorite steaks browned up and ready to enjoy! But don’t forget to think about your side dishes too. On hot s...

Throw an End of Summer Block Party the Neighborhood Won't Forget

Photo by Pxhere licensed under CC0 You’ve checked your local laws (permits might be necessary!) and everything is good to go for the end-of-summer block party you’ve been dying to host for months....

The Most Common Grilling Mistakes to Avoid This Summer

Photo by Maggio7 licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0 Grilling season is almost here, so there’s no better time to talk about some common grilling mistakes (don’t be ashamed – they happen to the best of us...

Market Lobster Salad

We woke up this morning and had a intriguing craving, Lobster salad. So imagine my surprise when our local seafood market had an abundance of them just waiting for us to take them home. Needless t...

Summer Fresh Shrimp Salad

Photo by Larry Hoffman licensed under CC BY 2.0 95 degrees and cold steamed shrimp are calling for a perfectly crisp and refreshing Shrimp salad by the pool. I love the crunch mixed with the spice...