Kids First BBQ

The two most important things about a good BBQ are food followed people. Luckily this Q had both and more including six babies less then 7 months old and one 19 month old. Those of you who have kids especially you guys out there and those of you who don’t and don’t care know how out of control and loathsome the baby talk can get, which is why it only took minutes for the guys and girls to split off middle school style into two groups. I being a guy went with the rest of the guys and quickly started talking about a gaming addiction amongst our group of friends that has gotten completely out of control (it may actually be time for an intervention). Enough of the meaningless to most chit chat; you gamers out there know who you are.

Let’s get to the meat and potatoes and that is not just a figure of speech where I am concerned. Scott picked up a London Broil that literally looked like it came from the Flintstone’s butcher. Just check out the pics!

The Ham Keeper made his famous bread salad (future blog coming about this) and a potato salad that was more or less smashed cold potatoes and onions. A few great tasting pasta salads were on the table and a giant Mac n Cheese, the word on the back deck was that it contained five cheeses. However I was too busy holding a baby to take notes. The monstrous steak was grilled to perfection with EVOO and salt n pepper and served with a side of sautéed garlic and onions. It was very tasty. For desert there were brownies, cookie topped brownies, and a nice selection of pastries from Calandra’s Bakery. One of the biggest hits of the day was a super appetizer made by a true culinary genius. I will give more details on that dish in the future, when the lover of all things bacon that made it signs up to follow the Ham.

This day that started around 2pm and I’m sure the fun ended when I left around 7PM, would a year prior still have started at 2pm but would have likely gone till 3or 4am. Oh how the times have changed... What a great day had by all!! I would like to thank our hosts Scott and Jodie.

Stay tuned for a summer long of food packed BBQ’s.