Showing posts with label July 4. Show all posts
Showing posts with label July 4. Show all posts

Saturday

Lemonade for Grown-ups and the Yucca Jar!

Several years ago, I discovered the joys of vodka and lemonade. I was in Scottsdale, preparing mass quantities of pico de gallo and guacamole in advance of a Rent-a-Party West/Sewing Circle mashup. It was hot, I was thirsty and there was lemonade.

I occasionally revisit that cocktail. If I'm not in the mood to make my own lemonade, I've found that Simply Lemonade is probably the best commercial brand available. Sugar, not corn syrup, as a sweetener, lemons and water. Can't get much more simple than that.

A short while later, we were shaking it up and consuming the first of what would be many Yucca Jars before the night was over. Definitely a party drink, as each batch makes a gallon. Tastes like lemonade and goes down like lemonade - which could offer some interesting results.

Yucca Jars waiting to be called to duty!





The most appropriate way to consume Yucca - straight from the jar! Well, you wouldn't be partying with all these people if you weren't friends, right?

Too much Yucca can lead to bad things...

A Yucca Jar can make you dress a little "different"

Many Yucca Jars can lead to spankings...

And the morning after can sometimes look like this...
It's summertime! For complete recipes for homemade lemonade and a Yucca Jar, read Spirited Lemonade: Refreshing Summer Cocktails.

Tuesday

4th of July Grilling - YUM!!

We're heading to the river after the markets on Saturday to spend a couple of days with Mom & Dad. The grill will get a workout and the meals are always on the huge deck just 50 feet from the Muskingum River!

I know there will be Ohio river corn on the cob - I can't wait! We're waiting to hear if there are any tomatoes - if not, I'll buy some local hydroponic tomatoes from Buckeye Produce in Sparta at the farmers market.

We're taking a pork loin to grill on Sunday. Dad bought a rotisserie for his grill (it was on sale at Lowe's and I got 10% off because I'm a Vet!), so Harry gets to learn to cook that way! I'm going to have to adapt my rub a bit because Mom doesn't like things quite as bold as the rest of us.

What are you going to do with YOUR meat this weekend? I have written some great recipes for Homemade Marinades and Rubs that I will add in later - you should have most of the ingredients in your pantry!

Enjoy the holiday, time with your family and friends and the fireworks!!
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