Not that I need an excuse to grill (or to eat), but soon Memorial Day will be here. I am not sure if I will host a barbecue at my house this Memorial Day weekend. I won't know that until the middle of May. If I don't host, I will at least help with the planning and execution of a barbecue at my in-laws.
Got any Memorial Day plans? Maybe you’re heading to a parade and dressing up in those American flag shorts (guilty). Or perhaps heading to the public pool to kick off swimming season is more your style. Whatever you do, there’s one Memorial Day staple that all Americans must experience on Monday— the BBQ.
The 3rd Annual Smokin' on the Lake KCBS BBQ Competition is May 17 & 18 at Mark Twain Landing Resort.
I had the opportunity to take my wife to Chicago for her birthday. She had always wanted to see Blue Man Group, so I felt this was a great time to do this.
Because I grew up in Chicago, I have a tendency to want to do too much - get as much in as possible in the short time we have in the city
The Zac Brown Band has become my new favorite country band. Not becasue of songs like 'Goodbye In Her Eyes'...it is because of food.
So you ask - Michael, how do these two things tie together? Funny you should ask
I remember hearing a long time ago that the best way to tell the locals from the tourists at Hannibal's Autumn Historic Follklife Festival is that the tourists are there for the crafts, and the locals are there for the food.
A benefit for Tina Lay is this Saturday, (8/25) at the Lewis County Fairgrounds near Lewistown.
Tina is battling stage 3 breast cancer, and proceeds from the day long event will go toward helping Tina in her fight
I think St. Jude Children's Research Hospital is one of the best resources we have in the fight against childhood diseases.
The 85th Annual Hull, Illinois Picnic is this Saturday. (8/18)
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We're in the midst of fair season here in the tri-states, and there are so many choices when it comes to eating while you're there.
