Today being Independence Day, we were planning to go over to my BIL's house
so the kids could get some quality time in on the waterslide and we could
bbq together for the first time in what feels like forever. Unfortunately,
at the last minute, they called to say everyone in the house except Shelby,
the eldest daughter, was sick. We definitely didn't want to chance going
over anyway (which was what BIL thoughtfully suggested, believing if we were
all outside there was very little chance we'd catch anything), but he
sounded like death warmed over, so we decided to put it off for another day.

So, early afternoon on the 4th, and no food here for dinner. Thank goodness
Windmill Farm's was open! We picked up some Ahi tuna and some local line
caught halibut, which we grilled along with corn, some yukon golds, green
beans, and pineapple. Not bad for a last minute meal :-)

What did you eat?

kimberly

Nexis > wrote:
> Unfortunately, at the last minute, they called to say
> everyone in the house except Shelby, the eldest daughter, was sick.
>
Sorry to hear about the ill household! It's no fun, especially when you
have plans with friends/family.

> So, early afternoon on the 4th, and no food here for dinner. Thank
> goodness Windmill Farm's was open! We picked up some Ahi tuna and
> some local line caught halibut, which we grilled along with corn,
> some yukon golds, green beans, and pineapple. Not bad for a last
> minute meal :-)
Sounds like you did okay

> What did you eat?
>
> kimberly

I grilled a couple of burgers and a couple of Italian sausages on the
hibatchi. I miss my Weber kettle! (even if it did seem to be on its last
legs). I definitely have to get a real grill since I'm going to be here (at
Mom's) for a while.

Jill

In article >,
"jmcquown" > wrote:

> Nexis > wrote:
> > Unfortunately, at the last minute, they called to say
> > everyone in the house except Shelby, the eldest daughter, was sick.
> >
> Sorry to hear about the ill household! It's no fun, especially when you
> have plans with friends/family.
>
> > So, early afternoon on the 4th, and no food here for dinner. Thank
> > goodness Windmill Farm's was open! We picked up some Ahi tuna and
> > some local line caught halibut, which we grilled along with corn,
> > some yukon golds, green beans, and pineapple. Not bad for a last
> > minute meal :-)
> Sounds like you did okay
>
> > What did you eat?
> >
> > kimberly
>
> I grilled a couple of burgers and a couple of Italian sausages on the
> hibatchi. I miss my Weber kettle! (even if it did seem to be on its last
> legs). I definitely have to get a real grill since I'm going to be here (at
> Mom's) for a while.
>
> Jill

Nice Rib eye, asparagus and a couple portbello mushrooms. mmm.

"Michael "Dog3"" > wrote in message
. ..

> Glad you enjoyed your day. It was beautiful here today. I was going to
> try to smoke a meat loaf but I didn't want to go through the trouble for
> just me. I rode this morning, worked in the yard and kept to myself until
> later this afternoon. My friends and neighbors, Ginger and Martha came
> over for an impromptu little party. We did the burgers and brats I was
> going to make and had a generally great time.
>

No impromptu party here today. It was a washout with rain. I heard some
fireworks (in the rain?) but didn't feel like going.

cooked for myself some country style pork ribs that I had in the freezer.
Started off par-boiling them then decided to braise them for a while in the
oven. After they got tender I smothered them with BBQ sauce and let them
get crusty and they still fell apart with a fork. cooked some home fries to
go with. Small salad.

Cheryl - who needs a new grill

"Michael "Dog3"" > wrote in message
. ..
> "Nexis" > : in
> rec.food.cooking
>
>>
>> So, early afternoon on the 4th, and no food here for dinner. Thank
>> goodness Windmill Farm's was open! We picked up some Ahi tuna and some
>> local line caught halibut, which we grilled along with corn, some
>> yukon golds, green beans, and pineapple. Not bad for a last minute
>> meal :-)
>>
>> What did you eat?
>
> Oh wow... sorry your plans had a damper put on them. However, sounds like
> you <ahem> salvaged the situation. Actually you did pretty damned good.
> Glad you enjoyed your day. It was beautiful here today. I was going to
> try to smoke a meat loaf but I didn't want to go through the trouble for
> just me. I rode this morning, worked in the yard and kept to myself until
> later this afternoon. My friends and neighbors, Ginger and Martha came
> over for an impromptu little party. We did the burgers and brats I was
> going to make and had a generally great time.
>
> Michael
>

I'm glad you had a good time, too, Michael :-) I saw your post about smoked
meatloaf before.. I have to say that intrigues me quite a bit. On my last
trip back east my cousin Dee made meatloaf for dinner one night...first time
I'd had any in years. I'd forgotten how much I like it!

It looks to be another warm and sunny day...so I'm thinking brats and the
rest of the corn on the grill will work out for today. We picked up some
good watermelon yesterday too, so I'll slice that up as well.

kimberly

"Nexis" > ha scritto nel messaggio
...
> Today being Independence Day, we were planning to go over to my BIL's
> house so the kids could get some quality time in on the waterslide and we
> could bbq together for the first time in what feels like forever. So,
> early afternoon on the 4th, and no food here for dinner. Thank goodness
> Windmill Farm's was open! We picked up some Ahi tuna and some local line
> caught halibut, which we grilled along with corn, some yukon golds, green
> > beans, and pineapple. Not bad for a last minute meal :-)
>
> What did you eat?
>
> kimberly

We had a very large gathering of expats and visitors all the way down in the
SE corner of Umbria. The nominal hosts are Texans so it was a grilling out
affair with other expats bringing typical US foods as they can be made here
in Italy. They grilled hamburgers and hotdogs.

I was sent upstairs to bake my peach cobbler and apricot crumble -- for 60
people. When I came down, there remained 2 hotdogs, 1/2 cup coleslaw and
that was it. It would appear that my friend who was told to bring brownies
for 60 and I were the only two who had any idea what "for 60" means. A 6
liter bowl of potato salad couldn't fit the description.

So what I had for dinner was a hotdog with some cole slaw on it and a
portion of apricot crumble with whipped cream. Health food.