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Sadly but truly, the lazy days of summer have come to an end, for this year at least. This Monday is Labor Day, founded in the United States over a hundred years ago as a “workingmen’s holiday”. According to History.com, “As the Industrial Revolution took hold of the nation, …

There’s a good, old-fashioned bar and grill in our neighborhood that Mr. SGCC and I like to frequent. It’s called Knick’s Tavern & Grill. The food is good, the beer is cold and you can watch TV while you eat. Just like being at home! Knick’s menu is pretty …

It’s been another scorcher today in the Sunshine State! By 9:00 this morning the temperature had already shot up to 85 degrees F., and was steadily climbing. For weeks now, we’ve been experiencing hot, blistering days and nights in the 90’s. People, let me tell …

 
When I was a kid, as soon as the Winter melted into Spring each year, my family would take every opportunity possible to have a big, backyard, family barbecue. Dad’s grill was lit from Memorial Day right on through Labor Day. Each holiday, birthday, graduation and …

 
Most of you probably already know that this past Tuesday was Cinco de Mayo, a day observed around the world as a celebration of Mexican culture and heritage. What you may not know is that it was also Mr. SGCC’s birthday. As luck would have it, Mr. …

Who hasn’t ever questioned the relevance of their place in this world? Very few, I would imagine. I think you know what I mean. Maybe you’ve stood in front of your mirror one day and asked yourself, “Who the hell am I, and what am I …

Remember this?

Well, last night I used some to make this:

It’s a POMegranate Glazed Pork Tenderloin that I made using the leftover pomegranate syrup I made a few weeks ago with my POM Wonderful juice. Since I had already used the syrup to make …

Independence Day honors the birthday of the United States of America and the signing of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776. Each year on July 4th, Americans everywhere celebrate their freedom and …

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I think I’ve mentioned once or twice that Mr. SGCC is a card carrying, dyed-in-the-wool carnivore. In fact, I’ve actually referred to him as a caveman (in the nicest possible way, of course) in the past. He not only loves meat, he lives for it! …