Labor Day is Monday, and on that day many will be getting together to enjoy food, drink and the waning days of summer.
A celebration of the America worker, Labor Day was first celebrated in 1882 in New York City. By 1885, municipal ordinances were passed declaring the day an official celebration. By 1887, Oregon had become the first state to pass legislation declaring Labor Day a holiday.
In 1894, the U.S. Congress made it official.
Like most national holidays in America, the driving force behind the celebration is food. Though I consider grilling a year-round activity, some consider Labor Day as the point of food transition – a grand goodbye to the summer grilling days (if largely ceremonial). If you enjoyed our Memorial Day food and drink Twitter guide, consider this part two – more Twitter accounts to follow for recipes and tips for Labor Day and beyond –
Beer Advocate – Beer tweeting fun by @JasonAlstrom @ToddAlstrom (Alström Bros), Founders of BeerAdvocate. Hardcore champions of craft beer. Respect #Beer Tweets.
Founders of one of the most popular beer sites in the world, the Beer Advocate guys introduce you too some interesting brews that you may never have thought to try.
@BeerAdvocate
Beer AdvocateOrkney Skull Splitter to say g’night. #beer #boston http://t.co/5v5TWQO
11 hours ago via Twitter for iPhone · powered by @socialditto
Serious Eats – In ur place, eatin’ ur f00dz.
@seriouseats
Serious EatsElotes with an Italian twist! Corn grilled in garlic butter and parmesan http://t.co/fItgfJu 3 days ago via CoTweet · powered by @socialditto
Meathead Goldwyn – Barbecue Whisperer, Hedonism Evangelist, HuffPost Columnist, publishes world’s most popular BBQ website.
The Meat King. I once made his kicked-up pimiento cheese recipe and whoa…forever a fan.
@ribguy
Meathead GoldwynThe world’s best real world Meat Temp Chart with a printable pdf http://ow.ly/68iaB 10 days ago via HootSuite · powered by @socialditto
Imbibe – Imbibe is your ultimate guide to liquid culture, from coffee to cocktails.
@imbibe
Imbibe MagazineStay safe, East Coasters! Here’s a #cocktail to keep you happy this weekend while you’re hunkering down: http://t.co/0pYQWBd 3 days ago via web · powered by @socialditto
Eatocracy – We’re CNN’s food blog & we’re here to make you hungry.
@eatocracy
EatocracyGot a mayonnaise hater in your life? This just might help: http://t.co/yC2O4fu 6 days ago via TweetDeck · powered by @socialditto
Grilling Guide – How To Grill Anything. Great grilling tips and recipes.
@GrillingGuide
Anthony RobertThe Best Steaks For Grilling http://t.co/KjDYafP 36 days ago via Mobile Web · powered by @socialditto
Mark Bittman – Writer on food for New York Times Opinion and Magazine, and others. Author of Food Matters & How to Cook Everything.
He just know his stuff. About everything. Simple as that.
@bittman
Mark BittmanLobstah, 12 Ways http://t.co/ObWiVjw 5 days ago via Posterous · powered by @socialditto
Enjoy the holiday!
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