Anyone who is a true Texan loves there Bar B Que and the sides are a big part of why people love Bar B Que. I am so excited to be able to celebrate May 16 National Barbecue Day #NationalBBQDay by having Bar B Que twice this week and yes, one of the days was actually on May 16th, Surprise. Surprise.
On Wednesday we had to go have Charlie’s Senior pictures done with his Uncle Don Lambert with Airbrush Imaging. Once we finished the pictured we decided to take Charlie out to celebrate his graduation. Charlie choose to eat at Shady Oak Bar B Que & Grill in Watauga Texas because we all love there Bar B Que and the Bread they serve with dinner is amazing.
On Friday my best friend and I went out to our weekly lunch. @DebbieFinney choose Red Hot & Blue because we can split a Baked Potatoe with Pulled Pork and choose a side and we both love there Potato Salad which is the best in Fort Worth along with a side of Mac & Cheese. Daivd likes the All in Burger so I brought him one home.
This week we will be carrying on celebrating National Barbeque Day because I plan on making Pork Ribs in our Crock Pot and Mock Potato Salad which uses Del Monte Canned Potatoes. Then I will fix either my Homemade Baked Beans or Deviled Eggs or Sacred Eggs as Charlie calls them because he doesn’t think anything should be named after the Devil because he is bad and I agree with Charlie.
National BBQ Day is celebrated every year on May 16th which is a day to serve as a reminder of the delicious BBQ food that Americans have access to. To celebrate National BBQ Day you can head to a restaurant or have a grill in your own backyard. Just make sure you celebrate National BBQ Day with lot of food, family and laughter and create memories that will last a lifetime.
Barbecues are one of America’s favorite pastimes. Since the activity is highly common in the U.S., it is no surprise that a special day has been dedicated to celebrating the barbecuing tradition. 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. Which I would have passed on but Charlie and David would have eaten as many Wings as they could have gotten there hands on. How about you?
LET’S CELEBRATE NATIONAL BBQ DAY
- A simple way to celebrate National BBQ Day is to host a barbecue for friends and family in your very own backyard and remember if you don’t have a backyard BBQ can be fixed inside your kitchen or head to the Park and don’t forget to bring your grill with you.
- Indulge in a barbecue eating competition at a restaurant and remember bar b ques can get messy, but the food will be worth it.
- Experiment and try to cook up a new barbecue sauce recipe for Steak or Burgers and don’t forget the Ribs.
FACTS YOU DIDN’T KNOW ABOUT BARBECUES
- The longest barbecue was held in Georgia, and the event lasted for up to 80 hours.
- Johnny Fugit ate at 365 restaurants in the U.S. in a year to research and find best barbecue restaurants
- Here is a fun fact for you. 85% of people prefer grilling Burgers at barbecues. I would have thought it was Ribs or Brisket. What about you?
- The largest barbecue took place in Mexico when 45,000 people were present.
- Barbecue food is available at 8.27% of restaurants in the State of Alabama.
WHY PEOPLE LOVE NATIONAL BBQ DAY
- You have to admit it, barbecue food is delicious and who doesn’t love an excuse to get their hands on tangy grilled meat which is why everyone is excited to celebrate National BBQ Day.
- Grilled food is healthy because it uses less Oil, than fried foods which is why barbecue food is perfect for people who are watching their weight. Just avoid the Sauces, though, since some of the Sauses are very high in calories.
- Barbecues are social events and there is no need to eat alone when you can hang out with close friends at a barbecue and even children would love having BBQ for dinner.
Thank you,
Glenda, Charlie and David Cates
