Tips For a Memorable Labor Day Weekend
Labor Day weekend marks the perfect time to send summer off with a bang.
Some pre-weekend planning can ensure everyone has a memorable fi nal few days of summer.
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Labor Day weekend is widely considered
the unoffi cial swan song of
summer. Though millions of children
return to school prior to Labor Day
weekend, the fi nal holiday of summer still
marks an ending to the season of relaxation
and a return to the hustle and bustle
of life when the temperatures dip and
schedules fi ll up.
Perhaps because Labor Day has
become synonymous with the end of
summer, many people look to make the
weekended preceding the holiday as fun
as possible. People with such intentions
can keep these tips in mind as they seek
to plan a memorable Labor Day weekend
this year.
• Wake up early if you intend to travel.
Labor Day weekend should be memorable
for all the right reasons and traffi c is not
one of them. A recent survey from the vacation
planning experts at The Vacationer
found that roughly 148 million people
planned to travel over Labor Day weekend
in 2023, which makes the three-day period
a particularly busy time to be on the road
or in the air. If you intend to fl y this Labor
Day weekend, try to book an early morning
fl ight to reduce the risk of delays. If
you’re driving, hitting the road before sunrise,
particularly if you’re traveling a long
distance, can help you avoid traffi c jams.
• Plan the weekend. It can be tempting to
fl y by the seat of your pants come Labor
Day weekend, but it’s still best to book
excursions and even dinner reservations
in advance. The popularity of Labor Day
weekend and its status as the unoffi cial
end of summer compels many people to
get up and go over the three-day period,
so theme parks, water parks, restaurants,
and other attractions may be all booked in
advance. Purchase tickets and make reservations
months in advance to ensure you
aren’t left with little to do and/or nothing
to eat come Labor Day weekend.
• Create a backup plan. Ideally the
weather will cooperate and Labor Day
celebrants will be able to spend the entire
weekend outdoors if they so desire.
But weather is unpredictable, so it pays to
create a backup plan in advance. If you’re
traveling for the weekend, look around for
indoor entertainment spaces to spend the
weekend if the weather is uncooperative.
If you’re planning a backyard barbecue at
home, arrange for some indoor activities
or pick a rain date and let guests know. If
the party is scheduled for the Saturday of
Labor Day weekend, a Sunday rain date
might work.
• Go with a summer theme. Even if the
kids are already back in school and your
summer family vacation is a distant memory,
that’s all the more reason to revive the
spirit of summer one last time. If hosting
at home, a Hawaiian luau theme complete
with a pig roast or a fi nal summer pool
party is a great way to send summer off
before welcoming fall into the fold. Encourage
guests to don summer attire and
revive your summer playlist to get guests
in the mood. If you’re traveling for the
weekend, pick a sunny, sandy destination
so you can squeeze every last drop out of
summer.
These Dessert Bars
are Peachy Keen
Summer is a time of year when people can enjoy their pick
of fresh fruit at farm stands, supermarkets and other retailers.
Many fruit trees,
plants and bushes are ready
for harvest in the spring and
summer, meaning there’s no
limit to the number of delicious
recipes one can whip
up with these sweet offerings.
Peaches are a favorite ingredient
in many different types of desserts, from cobblers to pies.
But in this recipe for “Fresh Peach Crumble Bar,” peaches are
presented as a cross between a cake and cookie. Enjoy this recipe,
courtesy of Saving Room for Dessert, as adapted from AllRecipes.
com.
Fresh Peach Crumble Bars
Yield 20
Crust/Crumb topping:
1 cup granulated sugar
3 cups all-purpose fl our
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 cup unsalted butter cold, cut into cubes
1 large egg, lightly beaten
Peach layer:
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
5 large peaches, peeled and diced
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
Icing:
1 cup powdered sugar
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
1 tablespoon milk (more or less for desired consistency)
1. Preheat oven to 350 F if using a glass pan or dark metal pan, or 375
F for a light metal pan. Lightly grease or spray a 13 x 9-inch baking
pan and set aside.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together 1 cup of sugar, 3 cups of fl our,
baking powder, salt and cinnamon. Using a pastry cutter, blend in the
butter until the mixture resembles coarse sand. Add the lightly beaten
egg and mix until the dough starts to hold together, but is still crumbly.
Gently press a little more than half the dough into the prepared
pan. (Optional: Use a food processor to process these ingredients.)
3. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the sugar, cornstarch and
cinnamon. Add the diced peaches and toss to combine. Drizzle the
lemon juice over the peaches and toss to coat. Pour the peach mixture
over the crust and spread evenly.
4. Using your hands, press together handfuls of the remaining crumb
topping to create clumps. Scatter the clumps and remaining crumbled
topping over the fruit layer, leaving some peaches showing through.
5. If using a glass pan, bake at 350 F for 50 to 55 minutes or until
lightly browned. If using a metal pan, bake at 375 F for 40 to 45 minutes.
Cool completely, then chill before cutting and icing.
6. Whisk together the powdered sugar, almond extract and milk.
Drizzle on the bars just before serving.