Smorgasborg of Kinfolk, Friends and BBQs
This summer has overflowed with family reunions ( his not mine) , friends from what seems like another lifetime ( mine and his) and my Eddie's Grill masterpieces.
That man can grill meat like no one's business.
He whips up these delish marinades , and with the help of my handy meat thermometer ( we call it a "probe" ), many a gourmet feast has been enjoyed in this neck of the woods.
I busy myself making the sides , and sometimes the desserts.
He also can build very pretty fires.
I hadn't enjoyed roasted marshmallows since the late 80's sometime.I like 'em brown , never burned.
I've been invited to attend many of his family's assorted reunions so far.One in Alabama , and one just a tad more than an hour away .
He has nice family, and so I have enjoyed meeting all these people.
I am very social if nothing else.
Some of those regional accents were pretty thick, but the food was plentiful and the atmosphere was welcoming.
A few of the friends have come here , some we've gone out to see , and we've made some new connections along the way.
It's all good.
posted by: PirateGirl (reply)
post date: 09.03.08 (8:25 am)
Oh, that IS a pretty fire! - Just right for s'mores!
- I love your flower box in your background too! a perfect idea! :D
Glad you all had a lovely Summer! :)
posted by: rosietulips (reply)
post date: 09.03.08 (12:14 pm)
I love me some good roasted marshmallows!!
posted by: consciousphobic (reply)
post date: 09.04.08 (7:01 am)
I'm glad you have found happiness.
posted by: judypatooote (reply)
post date: 09.23.08 (3:07 pm)
Hey, does Eddie have an available Dad that likes to cook? LOL....I have a firepit in my back yard and when Jim was alive we spent many evenings sitting around the fire, and roasting marshmellows...we even popped pop corn.... You sound like your doing well April.....sorry it's been so long since I've stopped by.... judy
posted by: ggirl (reply)
post date: 09.30.08 (11:56 am)
You have to love a guy who can cook! So glad you're happy.
posted by: auntconi (reply)
post date: 10.15.08 (2:14 pm)
Family is good ~ well it can be ~ and mine is!
Sounds like all is well in your neighborhood.