In years past, the heart of the home, the kitchen, was the part of the home where Mom ruled exclusively as chief cook and bottle washer. This is no longer the case.
More and more men – husbands, fathers and grandfathers – are donning apron and chef hat, taking spatula in hand and proving they know their way around the kitchen. Which makes giving Dad a great Fathers Day gift for the kitchen a fabulous idea.
Fathers Day is one of those very cool summer holidays designed for backyard BBQs, sipping iced cold lemon-aid, nibbling on refreshing snacks, and often includes discussions involving dad’s famous golf swing.
“I love watching my dad BBQ” said Alison Simmons of Portland, Oregon.
“Looking back, when I think of my dad, and my grandpa, the dads in my life always had a knack for family cook-outs. I’d watch as Dad basted the steaks in his favorite BBQ sauce, always cooking them to sheer perfection”.
Fathers Day has been a long-time favorite and a very happy excuse to share good food with family and friends, from hamburgers, to hot-dogs, ribs, steaks and everything in-between, including roasted corn on the cob.
When choosing a gift for Dad, The Kitchen Company in Grants Pass recommends dozens of fabulous and fun items. You can’t go wrong with any of them.
“There are a zillion great gadgets at The Kitchen Company”, said Bill Wile, Founder of the Talent Pool in Southern Oregon. “It is definitely a great place to find a special or unique gift ”.
Choose from a variety of great knives, fabulous coffee makers, dozens of incredible pots, pans, and cooking utensils, including an assortment of perfect accessories; any and all would make a welcomed gift for your favorite chef.
In this charming store you can fun and cool kitchen gifts from A-Z with something for every budget. There are coffee mugs, aprons, and cookbooks. For the dad who is resolved to start eating healthy, the coveted and durable Vita-mix Blender, ideal for making soups, nut-butters, and delicious smoothies, makes being a chef more fun.
Many agree, Fathers Day is one of the best holidays to connect and reflect on our dads and those significant men who have impacted our lives.
The presence of a father is so important the president of the United States has made a proclamation this Fathers Day which can be read below.
One thing I hope we all have in common on this special day is that everyone of us has been influenced by a great man during our lifetime. If we are lucky, we get to call him father.
Happy Fathers Day, Dad!
Presidential Proclamation — Father’s Day, 2014
Presidential Proclamation — Father’s Day, 2014
A PROCLAMATION
BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
Fatherhood is among the most difficult and rewarding jobs a man can have. It demands constant attention, frequent sacrifice, and a healthy dose of patience. Even in a time when technology allows us to connect instantly with almost anyone on earth, there is no substitute for a father’s presence, care, and support. On Father’s Day, we show our gratitude to the men who show us how to learn, grow, and live.
With encouragement and unconditional love, fathers guide their children and help them envision brighter futures. They are teachers and coaches, friends and role models. They instill values like hard work and integrity, and teach their kids to take responsibility for themselves and those around them. This is a task for every father — whether married or single, gay or straight, natural or adoptive — and every child deserves someone who will step up and fill this role. My Administration proudly supports dads who are not only present but also involved, who meet their commitments to their sons and daughters, even if their own fathers did not.
Today, let us reflect on our fathers’ essential contributions to our lives, our society, and our Nation. Let us thank the men who understand there is nothing more important than being the best fathers they can be.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, BARACK OBAMA, President of the United States of America, in accordance with a joint resolution of the Congress approved April 24, 1972, as amended (36 U.S.C. 109), do hereby proclaim June 15, 2014, as Fathers Day. I direct the appropriate officials of the Government to display the flag of the United States on all Government buildings on this day, and I call upon all citizens to observe this day with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this thirteenth day of June, in the year of our Lord two thousand fourteen, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-eighth.
BARACK OBAMA