Well, folks, the new year is upon us! And we’ve gotta do all we can to make 2014 the best it can be.

Did you know there are foods that can help with that? That’s how the story goes, anyway.

For instance, pork is considered a lucky food to eat to ring in the new year. A pig’s rotund form is a symbol of wealth.

Fish, too, is a lucky food. Their scales represent money and the fact that they swim in schools means abundance.

Hey, I don’t make this stuff up. It’s just what the people say. Read about more lucky New Year foods here.

If you’re feeling lucky, try some of these out this NYE. And, if nothing, you’ll get a great meal out of the deal!

Photo courtesy of KansasCitySteaks.com.

Now that’s a gorgeous flatbread full of shrimp and other delights.

Pair that with a summer steak salad and you’ve got a winning combination!

Angie McGowan over at Eclectic Recipes created these beautiful dishes – so why not try them at your home?

They’re light and perfect for those warm days outside. Plus, they’re really flavorful!

Visit Eclectic Recipes for the full lowdown on how to make these fab meals. For me, I’d serve the shrimp flatbread as an appetizer, then dig into the summer steak salad as my main dish.

BUT, you just might do the opposite! Have fun!

Photo courtesy of Angie McGowan via EclecticRecipes.com.

Your mom deserves the best, right?

Well, does it get any swankier than Mother’s Day steak and lobster?

I didn’t think so.

Choose Mom’s favorite cut and pair it with yummy lobster tails this Sunday (you know, Mother’s Day) to show her she’s something special.

Moms like that.

The gorgeous cold water lobster tails above were prepared for me by my honeys.  Awesome, no?

Here’s a fantastic resource for cooking tips for your steak AND lobster. Follow these instructions and you can’t go wrong.

Happy Mother’s Day this weekend!