Afternoons spent outside get me thinking – how can I make my burger experience different?

I mean, you don’t want to just melt a piece of cheese over the top and call it a day every time. A variety of burger toppings keeps it interesting.

Fun thing is, a lot of these toppings work well on steaks, too, so let’s get creative!

Here’s a list of burger toppings I’m going to test out this summer. And not only will the toppings change, but I’ll be using Wagyu beef at times, too. It’ll be flavor combinations galore!

1. This Smoke ‘N Peppa Burger Sauce. It gives a smoky, BBQ taste to the beef that I really dig.

2. Blue Heaven Powder®. Love the kick of blue cheese? You’ll love this on your burger or steak. It’s so easy!

3. Blue Cheese Crumbles. You know, when you just HAVE to have the real thing!

What burger toppings will you be trying this summer???

Thinking about Dad’s big day yet? Father’s Day is right around the corner!

Show him some love the foodie way – with steaks, of course!

The Big Daddy Combo for dear old dad is a no-brainer. It comes with T-bone steak, bacon-wrapped filet mignon and Kansas City strip steak. A nice variety.

But maybe you know Dad needs more than that. Try a 3-, 6- or 12-month gift club. Pick exactly what he likes and either send him a new cut like a Porterhouse steak or even Wagyu beef each time – or send him his favorite every month. You choose!

Not sure if he likes ribeye steak or maybe would like to try something new? A gift card will make his day! Then DAD can choose what he likes and everyone’s happy.

The whole point of Father’s Day is celebrating Dad. So give him something he’ll love and you will have done your job!

Sunny barbecues in the backyard – my happy place! And Memorial Day is the quintessential “barbecue in the backyard” day.

It’s almost upon us, so let’s get our ducks in a row and plan some amazing meals out on the patio with these delicious Memorial Day recipes!

Steaks are first up on my list. But the long, leisurely weekend gives us a bit more time to explore something new so why not go for this Memorial Day recipe for Grilled Kansas City Strip Steak and Blue Cheese Mashers? While you’re grilling steak, get your helpers to dive into making the mashers. Everybody wins!

For us, burgers are ALWAYS on the sunny holiday menu. This time, we’re going to mix it up a bit with this Tropical Burger recipe. Pineapple and mango chutney will make you feel like you’re in the tropics!

It’s a long weekend, right?

Serve it with this Fresh Cilantro Picnic Salad – perfect for a group of hungry holidaymakers!

Enjoy good food and relaxation this Memorial Day weekend – I know I will!