"U.S. Janet B." > wrote in message
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> we had:
>
> BBQ beans done in the smoker with cherry wood about 3 hours ( thank
> you all for your ideas on how you make your BBQ beans)
> pork tenderloin in the smoker at 250F with cherry wood for about 30
> minutes to temp of 145F
> tomato salad with basil, onions, garlic, olive oil and balsamic
> vinegar
> Coleslaw made with shredded carrots, diced red bell pepper, grated
> onion, apple cider vinegar, sugar, Dijon mustard, mayonnaise, s&p
> zucchini chocolate cake
>
> See the theme. Use a lot of garden produce
> It was a triumph Everything turned out as it should and got
> m-m-m-m- sounds from the other side of the table
> The coleslaw and tomato salads were a good counterpoint to the
> richness of the beans and tenderloin. The tenderloin was pink and
> juicy. The zucchini chocolate cake was fudgy. It had dried cherries
> inside and melted chocolate chips for frosting.
> Janet US

I did chicken fried rice and a dessert that I often made in my childhood but
poor Ed will have to pass it by as his store doesn't sell frozen OJ.

It is very attractive to serve this in a clear glass bowl. You can make a
large one or individual ones. Simply layer fresh strawberries and sliced
bananas with a layer of frozen OJ concentrate as sauce. Normally you would
thaw the juice out a bit. I did not as it is so blasted hot here. In fact I
put the whole thing back in the freezer. Top with shredded coconut.

Supposed to be even hotter tomorrow. I'll make a green salad, chicken and
apple salad with almonds, and a pasta salad with beans, olives and other
veggies.