The first Monday in September, is a creation of the labor movement and is dedicated to the social and economic achievements of American workers.  It is to constitute a national tribute to the contributions workers have made to the strength, prosperity and well-being of our country.  The first Labor Day was celebrated on Tuesday, September 5, 1882, in New York City by the Central Labor Union. In 1884, the first Monday in September was selected as the holiday and the Central Labor Union urged similar organizations in other cities to follow the example of New York and celebrate a “workingmen’s holiday” on that date. On June 28, 1894 Congress passed an act making the first Monday in September of each year a legal holiday.

Many people look at Labor Day as the official ending of summer because it is the last holiday of the Summer season.  In the early years of Labor Day, it was celebrated with parades and picnics, but now it is mostly a time families and friends get together for picnics and barbecues.  Celebrate this Labor Day with Bar-B-Cutie and pick up a Picnic Pack to take to your get-together.  Have a safe and happy Labor Day!!!!!!

Happy National Sponge Cake Day

Today is National Sponge Cake Day - since we don't have sponge cake at Bar-B-Cutie as one of our dessert choices I thought I would share a recipe with you instead.  If you don't bake and want to participate in the celebration a Twinkie can actually qualify.  So come by and have some great BBQ and then for dessert -enjoy some sponge cake –

 

Sponge Cake Recipe

1 Cups sifted cake flour

1/3 Cup unsweetened cocoa powder

½ tsp. Baking powder

1 ½ Cup granulated sugar, divided

6 large eggs, separated

½ tsp. Salt

½ tsp. Cream of tartar

¼ Cup water

1 ½ tsp. Vanilla extract.

Heat oven to 375°.

Sift together flour, cocoa, baking powder and 1 cup sugar.  In mixing bowl beat the egg whites with salt and cream of tartar until stiff but not dry.  Gradually add remaining ½ Cups of sugar, beat until stiff.  Whisk together the egg yolks, water and vanilla and add to dry mixture and beat until blended.  Fold the egg yolk mixture into the stiff egg white mixture.  Spoon into an un-greased 10 inch tube cake pan and bake 35 minutes.  Cool in pan.  Remove from pan and top with glaze of your choice or dust with powdered sugar.

HAPPY SPONGE CAKE DAY!!!!!

Please vote for Bar-B-Cutie in the 17th Annual Ruthie Awards at www.ruthiesawards.com 

Today is Roller Coaster Day.  The roller coaster was patented on this day in 1898.  Since then we have enjoyed the ups and downs, twists and turns, and sheer excitement that roller coasters bring.  The first roller coaster in America opened in 1884 at Coney Island New York.  It traveled at 6 miles per hour and cost a nickel to ride.

Times have changed – today’s fastest roller coaster travels at speeds of 150 miles per hour and unfortunately, cost more than a nickel to ride.  But the thrill seekers among us love the challenge of the roller coaster.  As summer winds down- I hope you have had the chance to visit your favorite roller coaster this year and get that thrill!!

 Come in to Bar-B-Cutie and add some thrill to your sandwich with our Tennessee Fire Sauce!!!!!

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Back To School

It is that time of year again.  Time to get the kids ready to go back to school.  This can be a stressful time for everyone as we all try to get back into the routine of a schedule again.  Let Bar-B-Cutie take some of the stress off of you by helping you out with dinner one night.  We have lots of options for family meals that you can drive-thru, pick up and take home.  Come try one of our Family Packs tonight.

Looking for fun back to school ideas, crafts, lunches?  http://familyfun.go.com/back-to-school/ 

Ruthie Awards

It's that time of year again!!  The 17th Annual Ruthie Awards are just now kicking off and will continue through August 28th.  The Ruthie Awards are the official People's Choice Awards of Rutherford and Cannon Counties in Middle Tennessee.  Help make Bar-B-Cutie one of your favorites in Middle Tennessee.  Just go to www.ruthiesawards.com and register.  Once you have registered you simply click on Entertainment and vote for Bar-B-Cutie in the following categories: Best Meal for Your Money; Best Place for a Business Lunch, Favorite BBQ Restaurant; Favorite Caterer and Favorite Restaurant.  After you have voted and worked up an appetite come on and get your Booty to Bar-B-Cutie for a treat!!!!  Thank you Middle Tennessee for helping to make Bar-B-Cutie your favorite place.