We attended a Focus Group regarding generational wealth building, and one question asked was, "Are Wealth Building and Estate Planning the same thing"? The surprise was the amount of banter in both directions. Answers ranged from they're not the same to they are the same thing. The most provocative misconceptions of estate planning are that you can have either just not both.
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At some point in your life, assuming you eat out a lot, you may get bored with restaurant food. Here is where fine dining at home becomes as much fun as it is satisfying. Fine dining is a formal, upscale dining experience characterized by high-quality food, exceptional service, and a sophisticated atmosphere. It goes beyond just the meal, focusing on a meticulously crafted and memorable experience from the moment you arrive to the moment you leave.
Nothing says getting warmed up for the game like the good old-fashioned Tailgate Party Experience. Tailgating is more than just a pregame party with food and drinks. Beyond being a meetup of huge numbers of people with the same rooting interest. Not to mention an eating and imbibing extravaganza. #tailgate #tailgatefood #tailgateparty
Smash and grab is a concept in the news more often than it should be. We are not talking about that in this post, but instead are speaking about something wonderful. When eating shellfish we employ the Smash & Grab technique. We gently smash the shell, grab and eat the succulent bounty from the sea. Adding seafood and shellfish to your diet can be very beneficial. People of all ages can eat many different kinds of seafood.
Shrimp lovers all over the world prepare it in as many ways as you can imagine. Even raw. Most people I know who prepare and serve shrimp understand that they need to clean it. Because shellfish can carry bacteria and parasites, most servers insist on squeaky cleaned shrimp preparation and serving. Cleaning a shrimp typically involves removing the shell and legs, but deveining (removing the digestive tract) is a separate step.
The battle rages. When smoking or grilling meat, do you use binders or no binder to make the seasoning stick? Is the binder being used to add flavor? To be clear, I've smoked meat using both methods. Binders are primarily for adhesion; while some may add a slight flavor, others are chosen to be neutral. Different binders can also bring out distinct textures, flavors, and benefits depending on the meat you're grilling or smoking.
Labor Day observances pay tribute to the contributions and achievements of American workers and we traditionally observe it on the first Monday in September. The labor movement created it in the late 19th century, and Congress made it a federal holiday in 1894.. Labor Day weekend also symbolizes the end of summer for many Americans. We celebrate this day with parties, street parades, and athletic events. #BBQ #celebration #laborday #picnic
There's just something special about preparing food outdoors. Many years ago, we were at a Southern California lake catching red ear sunfish. One evening, we deep-fried a bunch of them and thought we had discovered fire. For all of us, outdoor cooking changes everything. Sure, as a Boy Scout, we cooked outdoors on hikes and around the campfire. Being much older now, cooking outdoors takes on a whole different meaning.
