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This year they created something special, and it's something super easy that everyone can grab to add to their snack table this year.

Whether you're in Syracuse, Rome, Utica or anywhere in between - you've got options when it comes to food trucks.

Customers typically see them closing closer to around Thanksgiving in November, but that is not the case for this season.

The best BBQ Masters from across the country will make a trip to Old Forge in July to compete in the Great ADK BBQ Festival at the Old Forge Home Show. This BBQ cooking competition is sanctioned by the Kansas City Barbecue Society. You won't want to miss this exciting event.

Utica’s Brews and Barbecue came to Hanna Park in Downtown Utica on Saturday, May 21, 2016. There was delicious barbecue from our area food trucks and cold brews and great music from The Weight Band and Squirrel Murphy.

As Memorial Day opens the gate to summer, we all begin to plan our outdoor activities. Most of us will find a reason to get outside for the long weekend and enjoy food, friends, family and some delicious beverages. And really, it wouldn’t be a summer holiday without some grilling.

Memorial Day marks the unofficial start of barbecue season and will find many Americans firing up the grill this holiday weekend. Part of the beauty of grilling is its simplicity. But that shouldn't mean you can't improve your grill repertoire or technique. We've compiled a list of recipes and tips that can help you become a master of the open flame. Check them out after the jump.

In honor of Memorial Day, and all the barbecuing that will take place during the three-day weekend, we've compiled a gallery of handmade aprons from craft site Etsy that are sure to let everyone know who's boss of the grill. - Contributed by Jeremy Taylor