In this fantastic article, chef Scott Popovic grills up some great advice on choosing the right meat and more to make this Labor Day the tastiest ever!

I hope you are planning on sharing some steakburgers or T-bones or something yummy with loved ones this long weekend. After all, that’s what it’s for!

Well, that, and honoring our country’s workers, of course.

But, seriously, what better way to do that than by cooking up a great feast?

Get your beef here, check out the article here and then let me know what you cooked. I want to see photos, too!

Ohhhh. I’m going to spend this weekend marveling at marbling.

That beautiful, snaky, flavor-filled goodness that makes a good steak — great.

Plus, I’m going to remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country as well.

What do the two have in common?

Nothing, really. Except that folks have been putting the two together for years now. And it seems to work.

Maybe I have the luxury of spending time oogling a great steak over a long weekend because of those who fought for me — and continue to fight for me.

Thanks, men and women of our armed forces. I’ll raise a glass to you this weekend. And I’ll sprinkle that steak with the extra sweet taste of freedom.

My favorite.

It’s President’s Day and we all know that presidents LOVE steak.

Are you sure, you say? Where are you getting your information?

Well . . .

Here, I talked about past and present presidents chowing down on steak at important get-togethers.

And here, I talked about President Lincoln’s inaugural ball menu which included, what else? Steak and lots and lots of beef choices.

So, kids, wanna grow up to be big and strong like our president? Then it stands to reason that all Americans should enjoy their favorite steak today in honor of our nation’s presidents — and those who will one day hold that office.

And, yes, a leftover slice of filet from your Valentine’s Day dinner counts. Do it for your country!

Happy President’s Day!

Photo courtesy Seth Perlman/AP.