I’m heading out to a friend’s for a BBQ at his beachhouse. I can’t wait for some fun, sun, and grilling!!! I remember when I was growing up in Oklahoma, we would ALWAYS buy fireworks and light them in our neighborhood. I’ll miss those days! Anyways, Happy 4th of July everyone and remember to be safe!

Some 4th of July statistics

Number of hotdogs to be consumed on July 4th: 150 million
Amount of chicken purchased in the week leading up to July 4th: 700 million pounds
Amount of red meat/pork purchased in the week leading up to July 4th: 190 million pounds
Percentage of American households with outdoor grills: 87
Number of Americans who will spend the holiday at someone else’s home: 41 million
Total dollar amount spent on fireworks in 2007: 900 million dollars
Number of people injured by fireworks in 2006: 9,200

Yummy 4th of July Dessert Recipe

Use the results from Off The Broiler’s 2007 Hot Dog Taste Off to pick the best hot dog for grilling!

How to make Galbee (Grilled Korean shortribs….yummy!!!)

Panoramic view of 4th of July from the Empire State Building in NY