This was the scene on Labor Day. Grilling. Chilling. Peacefulness.

Except for the minor mishap with that burger in front. Not sure what happened there. It somehow got split in two.

I got to eat that one. That’s what moms do.

But it tasted fantastic all the same.

Those other delights on the grill are bratwurst. We had ourselves a little combo going and our friends who came over thought they had died and gone to heaven.

We had a little football on TV, some meat on the grill and all was well.

THAT’S something to be thankful for. And that’s what we’ll be thinking on Sunday as we remember what happened in our country 10 YEARS AGO.

I can’t believe 9/11/01 was 10 years ago. It feels like yesterday in my mind. My kids weren’t even born then. But they know about 9/11 and we’ll discuss it again.

Just being here is something to be thankful for. And we’ll remember those who aren’t. I hope you will too.

Don’t let this be you . . .

Keep your steaks and other grillable goodies safe this holiday weekend.

Because a steak is a terrible thing to waste.

Have a safe and relaxing Labor Day, everyone!

This holiday weekend is a fun time to try out something new on the barbie!

This recipe is for a Spicy Lime-Cilantro Marinated Flank Steak. But, you know you can use this marinade on any cut of beef – just pick your favorite!

I love the mix of onions, garlic and jalapeno chile pepper with lime and honey. This gets my mouth watering thinking of all the flavors infusing my steak.

Heaven.

So take some time this extended weekend and give this one a try. And have a fun, experimental holiday weekend!

Click here to go directly to that spicy recipe!

Photo courtesy of AllRecipes.com.