Labor Day with Corduroy, Zombies, and the Flaming Lips

We're here enjoying our orange juice and Labor Day and figured we'd pass along a few tunes for you should you need a little something for your backyard barbecue soundtrack this afternoon. First up is Toronto rock four-piece Corduroy , who I just had to check out since they are named after my favorite Pearl Jam song. Ok, not really, but that'd be cool, right? At first listen we were reminded of another group of fellows that we sure like, Tokyo Police Club. And with influences such as P

Happy Labor Day: CPAs buck employment trends

It's Labor Day , but I'm not going to give you a hard time if you don't feel like celebrating. The Department of Labor released its latest employment figures recently, and they aren't good. As of Sept. 4, 2009, the unemployment rate stood at 9.7 percent , its highest level since June 1983. Kind of puts a damper on the backyard barbecue, doesn't it? The news isn't all bad, though. For starters, the DOL reports that the pace of job cuts has slowed considerably -- which, I'll agree,

HOW TO HOST THE PERFECT SUMMER BACKYARD BARBECUE

If it’s your first time hosting the Labor Day BBQ this weekend, these tips from our archives will come in handy! This season’s warm weather makes it the perfect time to host backyard barbecues. Don’t stress out just yet! With a lot of careful planning and preparation, hosting a backyard barbecue will be as cool as the summer’s night breeze. You’ll want to make sure that your guests will have a good time. So good, that they’ll be eager to come back for your next backyard barbecue! Start

Country Bob’s for Labor Day Grilling

Monday, August 31st, 2009 | Cakes, Cooking, Seasonings, Spinach, beef, liver, vegetarianThe end of the summer is upon us, and Labor Day is right around the corner. When I think of Labor Day, I think of picnics, and more importantly, grilling. So, I thought I would share a new product with you that may take some of the labor out of your Labor Day picnic! In fact, you can even win some of your own, if you keep reading! Introducing Country Bob’s All Purpose Sauce I was recently contacted by a

Summertime, Where the Grilling (and Outdoor Cooking) is Easy

Labor Day is coming soon, the bittersweet holiday where we celebrate everything that makes Summer so wonderful as we reluctantly prepare to leave the most popular season for cookouts and outdoor parties behind. Below are some delicious links for recipes, tips, and advice to help you plan your Labor Day Weekend cookout, whether your preferred outdoor cooking method involves using a grill, smoker, or fire pit to make the magic happen. Looking for inspiration for party friendly side dishes, sal

Perfect Weather Means Bar-B-Que Time

by Jon Q Zimberski Many people put up their bbq grills and equipment right after the Labor Day holiday and don’t take it out until Easter the following year. If this is you, stop it! You’re missing out on some of the best bbq’ing around. Don’t think that grilling in the cold is a good idea? Why do you think that tailgating is so popular! It’s not because of the football, it’s because everyone likes to gather around a hot fire and cook their favorite meat. Football is only an excuse some use