How important it is for us to recognize and celebrate our
hero's and she-ro's.
Maya Angelo
In addition to being a great American holiday~ it is the 'official' beginning of summer. What a better way to start the summer off than to have a houseful of friends, a dip in the ice cold pool, burn some citronella candles, and a big cookout.
In the great southern tradition of a cook- out we fired up the grill. These are just some highlights... I'll post recipes as the week goes on.
Chicken K~bobs...
Fruit Salsa~ with jalapenos...
Tomatoes, Mozzarella, and Basil...
Orange Cheesecake with raspberry topping...
Sangria!
All of this was simple and basic foods, really no recipes needed. I got the prep done ahead of time~ so when every one arrived we could just enjoy the company. There is something about standing around the grill with Jimmy Buffett in the background (on the ipod of course).
I hope y'all had a fun day too!
Sandi
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Everything is so delicious looking! A glass of that Sangria would sure hit the spot now!
Karla
fruit and jalepeno's...interesting...
:)
It ALL looks good--and healthy, too!
All good-cookin'!!
Pat
Back Porch Musings
Momma Bear~ give me a minute to think on this...I'll let you know
Sugar Bear~ There was plenty of sangria left over!
Early Bird~ that is one recipe I'll post.
Tut-Tut~ even the cheesecake?
Pat~ good eatin'!
Looks great Sandi! It is so nice to be grilling up a storm right . . . I miss that during the long Canadian winters (when I still grill but quickly!)
Oh, I love sangria! Good cool drink with delicious food! Yummmmmmmmmmm...
mmmmmmmmmm, you always make me hungry when I get to visiting here :)
Love that jar full of gardenias...beautiful!
tea
xo
Wow, that looks goooood! Especially the tomatoes, mozzarella and basil. Have you ever made a caprese salad? Basically, it's the same ingredients!
I adore fruit salsa! recipe??
Yummo! The tomatoes, basil, & mozzarella sure look wonderful. That's my kind of summer eating. Just picked out first tomato today...YAY! Lots more to come.
Rhoda
Southern Hospitality
I've always called it Decoration Day too. And it is my favorite holiday. I didn't get to go this year though :( . Sounds like you had fun.
Jerry~ Do you keep the grill close to the door?
Lu~ I'll post the sangria soon
Tea & Margaritas~ I love seeing your name!
Mom2Fur~ Those are my favorite flavors
Sara~ you got it!
Rhoda~ I'm impressed...you are already picking?
Sally~ glad you had time to stop by.
Oh wow....this is a great meal to kick off summer! Everything looks perfect.
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