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While Labor Day was created as a tribute to the American laborer , it has since also become synonymous with the end of summer—one more weekend, extended by this glorious extra day, to grill , sip cold drinks , and take in some of the (hopefully sunny!) final days of the season with friends and family. When you plan that perfect picnic dish to share at Labor Day celebrations , you’ll want to use in-season produce to unlock the best flavors in your sides, dips , and desserts. Let’s savor these last days of summer and take advantage of these fruits and vegetables that are at the top of their game, right now ! Strawberries Chowhound In the U.S., we have easy access to produce throughout the year, but off-season, these foods might as well be called by another name. Have you ever eaten wintertime strawberries? They are nothing like their juicy, bright red summertime counterparts. It’s like comparing apples to…well, potatoes! Super-flavorful in-season produce can often stand on its own

You’ve got your feet kicked up, the embers off the grill look like fireflies in the breeze, you’ve got a beer in one hand, a piece of cheese in the other… Labor Day is your much-needed—nay!—your much- deserved day off. But then you look down and see your doggo looking up at you with those giant, begging eyes. He can see the food, he can smell the meat, and he whimpers as he begs you for the tiniest bite. How can you say no? You don’t have to! Plan ahead to share your Labor Day treats with your furry friend. They deserve a cookout just as much as you do. These foods and drinks are perfectly safe for you and your dog. Start with Vegetable Skewers Gourmande in the Kitchen’s Orange-Glazed Grilled Sweet Potatoes You’ll already have some veggies on the grill, I’m sure. Sweet potatoes and asparagus are healthy for dogs. The key is to cut them in bite-sized portions so they don’t choke on the bigger pieces. And steer clear of onions and garlic. Putting little pieces of the vegetabl

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“When life gives you lemons, make lemonade .” So the saying goes. But let’s just say that there are some times when life hands you lemons and all you really want is a cocktail . Not that you’d need to be down on your luck to enjoy any of these spiked lemony drinks, but they just might help you make the most out of a rough spot (and your home bar supply). Here are 10 of our favorites that bring the sweet to the sour. They’re all perfect for serving at parties from the 4th of July through Labor Day , or mixing up for just one or two on any given warm weeknight. Relax, and take it squeezy . Slushy Strawberry Vodka Lemonade Chowhound Frosty, icy, and thick, this blended drink is like an adult version of the sort you’d normally drink out of a ginormous, gulp-inducing cup. Except instead of that sugary, vaguely chemical-tasting flavor, you get the sweetness and succulence of fresh strawberries. Get our Slushy Strawberry Vodka Lemonade recipe . Sangria Lemonade Garnish with Lemon