It’s that time of year when we celebrate all things BARBECUE!

Why, you ask? Because it’s National Barbecue Month!

What a great excuse to worship all that is grilling, meat, sauces and did I mention meat?

May really kicks off that time of year when you can start to venture outside and spend lots of time tending to your grill.

Naturally, it’s my fave time of year.

Read more about National Barbecue Month here and go have your own celebration!

Photo courtesy of gone-ta-pott.com.

Burger, hamburger, steakburger. Call it what you will – there are many variances.

But one thing remains constant – we love ’em!

I’ve always heard that the term “hamburger” came from those brilliant folks in Hamburg who first came up with the idea.

But that was in the 1800s when German immigrants brought it to the U.S. What about before then? Surely there was a version before that.

Since we Americans eat an average of three (THREE!) burgers a week, it’s fun to know just how this meal came to be.

So if you’re fascinated, like me, you can check out “The History of Hamburgers” and see for yourself. It’s full of interesting little tidbits about the meal we know and love. So read on!

Then, go make yourself a big, juicy one. You deserve it!

Photo courtesy of KansasCitySteaks.com.

See this guy? That’s Trevor Runyon.

And this weekend, he really, really, really wanted a steak.

So much so, that he snuck into a grocery store just before closing and prepared himself a feast after everyone left.

Runyon devoured SIX steaks (cooked right in the store), some beer, shrimp and birthday cake.

Our hungry friend was not so smart, though, as he fell asleep and was discovered the next morning.

Now, I get a hankering for a steak myself quite often, but I have never considered this method for obtaining one — or six.

I like to eat mine at home (after I have purchased them, mind you) and then I can fall asleep wherever I want without fear of being discovered.

That’s just how I roll.

Trevor, here’s a link to order your steaks online.  That way, you can eat them on your couch and take a little nap right there. The legal way.

You’re welcome.

Photo courtesy of AP via DailyMail.co.uk.