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THE LEGAL NAVIGATOR JULY 2022
FROM THE DESK OF Mike Bryan
4 American BBQ Styles to Bring Home
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An Extra Patriotic Summer Feast
I’ve noticed that people in foreign countries commonly associate the United States with barbecue — but even Americans might be surprised by the national variety within our own barbecue traditions! Whether your family partakes in one style of barbecue or a few, I decided to put together a small list of the four prominent barbecue styles in the U.S. and why you should give them a try at your next family get-together. Texan BBQ — Skip the Sauce Many Texan barbecue pitmasters are renowned for their oak- and mesquite- smoked beef brisket. When prepared properly, Texas-style barbecue doesn’t even require sauce. Enjoy a plate with brisket, pork ribs, and spicy sausages with lots of black pepper if you want all of the popular items from a signature Texas barbecue. However, barbecue is constantly evolving in the Lone Star State. For example, in East Texas, you might find more chopped pork and beef sandwiches than anywhere else. Additionally, you’ll find “Hill Country-style” barbecue where meat is cooked directly over coals, with fat dripping down into the coals. This makes the smoke “sizzle,” perfuming the meat with different flavors than you’ll get from traditional smokers. Today, you’ll also find a lot more Tex-Mex barbecue places than before. For example, Valentina’s in Austin prepares smoked carnitas topped with fresh salsa, cilantro, and caramelized onions. Carolina BBQ — Keep the Sauce Coming! The North and South Carolina barbecue experience can be very different, but they retain key similarities. Both states are known for pork-centric barbecue, slow- roasting whole hogs and spices. However, in North Carolina, the Eastern region often prepares a barbecue sauce heavy on vinegar and spices. Meanwhile, the
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beloved for both its sweetness and tanginess. It matches perfectly with hickory-smoked sausages, pork, ribs, beef brisket, chicken, and “burnt ends” (or charred brisket tips) you’ll find in over 100 barbecue restaurants in the city’s metro area. Memphis BBQ — A Balance of Every Style If you combine Texas’ black pepper and heavy seasonings, North Carolina’s vinegar sauces, and Kansas City’s sticky-sweet flavors, you’ll arrive at Memphis-style barbecue. Memphis barbecue sauce is often sweet, salty, and acidic with a little kick at the end. Some people falsely assume Memphis ribs are dry; however, most venues serve Memphis ribs wet, with a dry rub on top. Of course, the country has many other types of barbecue styles beyond the major four. In Mississippi, for example, you’ll find plenty of winning pork sandwiches and vinegar sauces. Alabama is well-known for its “white” barbecue sauce, which has a mayo and vinegar base. Lastly, in Kentucky, you wouldn’t want to miss the incredible hickory-smoked mutton unique to the state. If you’re bringing the family together for some barbecue, look up a few regional recipes that might appeal to you. I think you might be surprised at how delicious the results can be! It’s an easy way for you and your family to experience different American traditions — without taking a step beyond your own backyard.
rest of the state creates a tomato sauce (or ketchup!) to thicken its vinegar-based sauce.
In South Carolina, they add ham and pork shoulder to their barbecue menus. While any South Carolina local might list over half a dozen distinct varieties of sauces, most experts break it into two types: The Midlands region is known for a tangy, sweet mustard sauce, while the rest of the state lends itself to thicker or thinner variations of a tomato-style barbecue sauce. Kansas City BBQ — Sweet 'n’ Burnt You’re likely most familiar with Kansas City-style barbecue sauce because it’s the most commonly available barbecue sauce on the market! The popular tomato-molasses barbecue sauce is
5 Patriotic Movies the Family Will Love America on the Silver Screen
follows a passionate historian and a team of unlikely heroes as they search for a hidden treasure, and the location has been written on the back of the Declaration of Independence. (Be sure to check out the sequel, too, and the third movie, which is slated for a 2022 release.) ‘An American Tail’ Follow Fievel the Russian mouse as he immigrates to America with his family in 1885. With action and anxiety-inducing antics, “An American Tail” provides younger children with history and a glimpse at the beauty of the American Dream. Plus, it’s nostalgia fodder for their parents, who likely grew up with Fievel and his family! ‘A League of Their Own’ Packed with Hollywood stars, “A League of Their Own” is inspired by the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League. Created in the depths of World War II, the league ran for 12 seasons. In the movie, two sisters
“You’re killin’ me, smalls!” is probably what you will say to your kiddo when they say they haven’t watched “The Sandlot.” You may even discover they haven’t seen many America-themed classics! So, we have just the lineup for your next family movie night. In the spirit of Independence Day, check out these family-friendly American movie favorites. ‘The Sandlot’ An obvious choice but a good one, “The Sandlot” follows a group of neighborhood kids in the 1960s who gather at the local baseball diamond to play ball. It chronicles the feeling of summertime freedom, the gut-wrenching fear of local legends, the awkwardness of first crushes, and the true meaning of friendship. Plus, that Fourth of July scene will have the family in stitches! ‘National Treasure’ You may be surprised to learn that “National Treasure” is an action-packed movie with a PG rating! Loaded with history, the movie
must find a way to overcome their personal differences to make their baseball league a standout sport. (If you enjoy the movie, be sure to watch Amazon’s TV series!) ‘Mr. Smith Goes to Washington’ This is one black-and-white film your politically active teens may enjoy. When Jefferson Smith becomes a U.S. senator, he’s taken under the wing of Senator John Paine, but Smith soon learns Paine has more nefarious ambitions. In the film, your family will see Congress in action — and a little ribbing, too!
Check your local library or favorite streaming service to watch these titles.
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3 IMPORTANT LIFE SKILLS TO TEACH YOUR TEEN
Leaving the nest can be tough for young adults. There are so many things to remember, like making sure they have all the right supplies and remembering to keep important paperwork. So, before your child heads off to college, help them strengthen these three skills. How to Ask for Help Being capable starts with understanding what you need and asking for it. By having your child order their own food at a restaurant, make medical and dental appointments for themselves, and check out at the supermarket alone, you’ll be helping your child develop independence while encouraging them to take the lead. How to Seamlessly Get From Point A to Point B When your teen leaves the house, they’ll be traveling on their own on a bus, on a plane, by car, and by foot, so they’ll need to understand how to navigate airports, subway stations, bus hubs, and roads. Ask your child to give you directions when describing how to get to the mall or have them even drive you there if they are licensed. This will reduce stress during solo travels, and they’re less likely to feel overwhelmed if plans unexpectedly change. How to Handle Emergencies When children are fairly young, they learn how to call 911 in the event of life-threatening and serious emergencies. But other
emergencies tend to pop up in life that don’t necessarily warrant a call to the police. Show your child how to put on a spare tire, turn off utilities, patch a hole in clothing, and other basic but necessary skills so they don’t panic when something goes wrong in their dorm room or on the road. As a parent, it’s your job to teach your children the right skills to set them up for success and independence so they can take care of themselves when they finally go off on their own.
Take a Break!
Red, White, and Blue Tiramisu
Inspired by TasteOfHome.com
Ingredients
• 3 cups raspberries • 3 cups blackberries • 2 cups blueberries
• 1 cup orange juice • 1 cup heavy whipping cream • 2 8-oz cartons mascarpone cheese • 1 tsp vanilla extract • 2 7-oz packages crisp ladyfinger cookies
• 2 cups strawberries, sliced • 1 1/3 cups sugar, divided • 4 tsp orange zest
Directions
1. In a large bowl, gently mix all berries with 1/3 cup sugar, orange zest, and orange juice. Cover and refrigerate for 45 minutes. 2. In a medium bowl, beat the cream until soft peaks form. 3. In another medium bowl, mix mascarpone cheese, vanilla, and 1 cup sugar. Gradually fold in whipped cream. 4. Over a shallow bowl, drain the berries. Dip the ladyfingers in the leftover juice and allow the excess to drip off. 5. In a 13x9-inch dish, place half the ladyfingers in a single layer. Add a layer with half of the berries and then half the mascarpone mixture. Repeat layers, starting with ladyfingers. 6. Cover and refrigerate overnight before serving.
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INSIDE THIS ISSUE From the Desk of Mike Bryan PAGE 1 Wait – America Has 4 BBQ Styles? PAGE 1 5 Family-Friendly Patriotic Flicks PAGE 2 Teen Life Skills PAGE 3 Take a Break PAGE 3 Red, White, and Blue Tiramisu PAGE 3 3 Summer Food Festivals Worth the Trip PAGE 4
Traveling for the Food?
Don't Miss These 3 Festivals
with jerk chicken, enjoy whole fish, and drink icies straight from hollowed- out pineapples. Six celebrity chefs will make appearances this year to compete in food contests and show off their Jamaican roots and/ or dishes. When attendees aren’t eating, they can relax at a musical or cultural performance.
According to AAA, millions of Americans take "culinary-focused vacations" every year. We’ll travel to Philadelphia for cheesesteaks, Texas for barbecue, Louisiana for gumbo … you get the idea. Our culture loves to eat! If you're a traveling foodie, you are in luck: Add these three summer festivals to your must-visit list for this summer or future food-finding trips. Pierogi Fest (Indiana) July 29–31; PierogiFest.net The Polish pierogi is a humble food: mashed potatoes and cheese wrapped in soft dough and either fried, baked, or grilled to perfection. But simplicity should be celebrated! In Whiting, Indiana, Pierogi Fest is a three-day affair that brings in more than 300,000 people for events like a Polka Parade, a pierogi toss, and, of course, pierogies stuffed with everything from cheese to alligator meat. Of course, there’s also a beer garden, because as the organizers put it, “Beer and pierogies go together as well as peanut butter and jelly.”
Key West Lobsterfest (Florida) Aug. 11–14; KeyWestLobsterfest.com This year is the 25th annual Key West Lobsterfest!
Seafood lovers come from all corners to enjoy the crustacean- crazed festival, which includes a cinematic lobster boil at sunset, a lobsterfest pool party, a pub crawl, and an all-you-can-eat-and- drink lobster brunch. Head to the website to learn more and score delicious lobster recipes — even if you can’t attend! Want more food festival intel? We’ve got you. Visit Insider.com and search “food and drink festivals” for a list of 28 top food attractions, ranked by Yelp reviews.
Grace Jamaican Jerk Festival (New York) July 31; JerkFestivalNY.com
Yes, New York City is home to fantastic pizza and bagels, but it’s also a Caribbean food hub! At this festival, visitors can stuff themselves
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