First: Have the greatest display of flags ever. Second: Defrost your Sweetwood steaks… Third: Be sure that all of your food is American themed. Meaning: all red, white, and blue. Fourth: Drink plenty of American beer, or your non-alcoholic replacement Fifth: Eat some amazing Sweetwood steaks… If you are out of ideas for your...
How to Become a Kebab Grilling Master
There will be 2 types of people at your summer BBQs: the people who think they are grill masters and the ones who wish they were. So, why not take yourself out of both categories and actually become a grill master? Too difficult you say? It’s easy. Here’s a chart of where food items...
Dad’s Love STEAK
Coming up, on June 16th, is that annual day to celebrate our fathers and father figures. So, instead of being normal and celebrating like so many others, why not switch it up and give your dad what he really wants – STEAKS. Just look at that Sweetwood Filet: To help out with the Father’s...
In Flanders Fields by John McCrea
In Flanders fields the poppies blow Between the crosses, row on row, That mark our place; and in the sky The larks, still bravely singing, fly Scarce heard amid the guns below. We are the Dead. Short days ago We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow, Loved and were loved, and now we lie...
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And 4 Presidents Later…
Did you know that Father’s Day is not even 100 years old? The origin of Father’s Day is up for debate, with arguments ranging from a “card” on a rock dated to almost 4,000 years ago, to simply Henry C. Meek of the Lions Club International having the first celebration in 1915. In America,...
Are you ready for Summer?!?!
Summer is just around the corner with Memorial Day on May 27th starting the season. Memorial Day is a now federal holiday spent remembering the men and women that have died while serving in the United States Armed Forces. Did you know it was originally titled, Decoration Day? Aptly named from the flowers and...
Caveman Comeback
The cavemen never thought they’d have a comeback, but it has arrived and in the form of a dietary plan. This so-called Paleo Diet encourages eaters to choose animal and plant products while cutting out grains, refined sugar and dairy. But, in this modern age, it is sometimes difficult to come by food and...
Who doesn’t love some healthy competition?
March Madness is the ultimate competition in college basketball, with every region competing to find the very best team. Whether you filled out your bracket based on the team mascot or an excessive amount of research, watching the teams dwindle down to that “Sweet 16” is enticing. Find that Cinderella story that warms your...
March comes in like a lion and goes out like a lamb…
Well that certainly was the case here at the Sweetwood Headquarters, as we surprisingly accepted the Editors’ Choice in the Backpacker Magazine Summer Gear Guide for our yummy beef jerky. We were recognized for using USA sourced beef and quality ingredients, which yield incredible taste and texture. Sweetwood jerky rose above the competition with...