Easter Traditions 🐰

It’s April and we hope you all survived fools day yesterday. Welcome back to the Meat Platter and the official beginning of longer afternoons that extend into the evenings because we’ve got more sun in the sky than we know what to do with and boy, that makes us happy. {Quite the starter sentence there}.

  Lamb has been associated with Easter meals for centuries, dating back to early religious traditions where it symbolized renewal and celebration.

Turns out we’ve been pairing lamb and springtime long before backyard grills were part of the equation.

If you are feeling fancy this holiday weekend, you can keep things pretty simple and delicious with this easy lamb “recipe”.

• Season lamb chops with salt, pepper, garlic, rosemary, and a little olive oil.

• Grill over high heat for 3–4 minutes per side until medium-rare, then finish with a squeeze of lemon.

That’s it. It’s the kind of recipe that feels appropriate for Easter but doesn’t require a full production to pull off.

Holidays in the south just hit different- it’s hard to explain unless you grew up here, the nuances of the meals, the tradition of it all- but this article from Southern Living really encompasses what we love about those traditional Southern holiday meal elements.

Strawberry Pretzel Salad is a staple at our own gatherings and if you haven’t tried it, drop everything and grab the groceries. You won’t regret it.

Weirdly, ham makes an appearance at year round gatherings. And if you want to try something a new, smoke your ham instead of baking it. A traditional Easter ham is already cooked — which means you’re really just adding flavor. A couple hours on the smoker with a light glaze (mustard + honey or brown sugar + vinegar) takes it from expected to memorable.

A fun fact: Ham became the centerpiece of Southern Easter meals largely because it was more affordable and accessible than lamb, eventually replacing it across much of the region.

Coolers can be clunky. This feels intentional.

A dedicated beverage tub keeps people from digging through your main cooler and gives your setup a cleaner look. Fill it with ice, load it with drinks, and let people help themselves.

It’s a small upgrade that makes hosting feel easier.

Taking your meal outside can be dicey in the South, so we recommend these food domes to salvage those deviled eggs. We’re not partial to any in particular, just make sure they create a good seal when placed on top to keep all the pesky bugs out this Spring season.

Nothing says “I need new outdoor furniture” like entertaining your in-laws all weekend…outside. There’s a ton of good ones so no shade to your preferences, but this Bedford Set from BD will have you looking real cool in time for summer.

Don’t forget to figure out some shade. Wether that’s umbrellas, sun shades, pergolas- it’s important to protect yourself in these (already) hot Georgia days.

Our April Playlist is feeling pretty solid so far. We called it “groovin’”, but it’s really an ode to a seasons change, longer days and countless sunsets on the horizon. It’s reflective but peppy, you know?! If that doesn’t make sense, head over to our Spotify page to take a look. Hit subscribe and find your vibe. There’s something for everyone.

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Why did the Easter egg hide?

—Because it was a little chicken.