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Labor Day weekend is always a bittersweet holiday. It’s supposed to honor America’s organized labor movement, but really what it mostly celebrates is the end of summer. 

Pretty soon our grills will be covered by huge snow drifts, and the season’s warm breezes will be a distant memory. Well, not for me, as I live in California, but you get the point.

September is almost here.  I can hardly believe it. I am so excited to get on to the next season.  Bring on fall!  Here are 50 ideas for your perfect Labor Day Party.  Burger, chicken, steak, fries, sides, condiments and salads are all included.   We are going to start you out with 10 of our favorite TSRI burgers and ten Grilled Chicken recipes.  There is something for every barbecue!  Check back for more ideas for your party.  We will be sharing fabulous cocktail and dessert idea tomorrow. 

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I'm back in San Francisco, and will be posting a new video recipe tomorrow featuring a rather successful experiment involving Korean-style, beef short ribs. Also, my sincerest thanks to all those who sent their thoughts regarding my uncle Bill this week. They were very much appreciated. Stay tuned!

I am a sweet lover.  Cookies are right up my alley, so Chad came up with these fabulous caramel cookie flavored cocktails that are served with a chocolate cookie on top that were perfect for me.

These shooters are sweet and chocolaty with a touch of caramel that make these exactly what your get together needs.  Whether you are having the girls over for a Ladies Night gathering or serving them up your weekend card game these Chocolate Caramel Cookie Cocktail Shooters are exactly what you need. 

Half of entertaining is flavor and presentation. These cocktail shooters have it all.

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Pudding pops remind me of my childhood.  I  remember my mom picking them up as a special treat for my dad, but of course he would always share them with us kids.  A 6 pack was gone in an instant to one loving dad and 5 grateful children.  I clearly remember that rich and creamy pudding pop.  It was soft and perfectly chocolate.  But inevitably, it would end and all I would be left with was the stick.

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I'm back east for my uncle Billy's funeral, and will be away from the blog for a day or two. I'd like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who passed along their condolences, and to let you know how much I was touched by the response. Thanks again, and stay tuned!

They say when life gives you lemons, make lemonade; but what about when life gives you empty mayonnaise jars? Mayonade? No, of course not. We’re going to make salad dressing instead, and “scrape the scrape.”