Happy Labor Day! A Thank-You to Our Hardworking Staff
If asked, not many Americans would name Labor Day as their favorite holiday — Christmas, Thanksgiving, and Halloween generally top the list — but a quick look at its history reveals they probably should. Labor Day is the most American holiday of the year after the Fourth of July. According to our national government, that first Monday of September is when “the U.S. Department of Labor celebrates and honors the greatest workers in the world — the American worker.” It has roots in the labor movement and is one of the few holidays to celebrate and put the average person on a pedestal. Though not every worker in the country gets the day off (service industry workers in particular are often on their feet 365 days per year), the AFL-CIO estimates 78% of people get to celebrate Labor Day at home, and that number rises to 85% for union members. Those statistics seem only fitting considering two labor union members — carpenter Peter J. McGuire and machinist Matthew Maguire — have been alternately credited with proposing the holiday. Labor Day was first celebrated as a “workingmen’s holiday” with a picnic and demonstration in New York City in 1882, and similar gatherings soon spread across the country. In 1894, President Grover Cleveland declared Labor Day a national holiday.
We may be a bit biased, but, when it comes to hardworking Americans, we think we have a monopoly here at Kevin Patrick Law. Our hardworking staff deserves a shoutout not only on Labor Day but every day. For keeping the office running smoothly, helping bring in wins for our clients, and so many other things, thank you!
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Basil Berry Sorbet
Unlike standard ice cream recipes, this delicious sorbet doesn’t require fancy equipment or difficult prep. It’s also entirely dairy-free, making it the perfect vegan treat for the end of summer.
Ingredients • 1 cup sugar • 1 cup fresh basil leaves
• 6 cups frozen mixed berries • 3/4 cup fresh lemon juice
Directions 1. In a saucepan over high heat,
3. In a blender, combine syrup with frozen berries and lemon juice. Purée until smooth. 4. Transfer to a square baking pan, cover in plastic wrap, and freeze until set, about 2 hours. 5. Scoop and serve.
combine sugar with 1 cup of water, stirring occasionally until sugar dissolves, creating a syrup-like consistency. basil, cover, and let stand for 15 minutes. Strain syrup into bowl and refrigerate until cold.
2. Remove syrup from heat, add
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