Summer in the City
My TO Brother-in-law graciously indicated that I could stay with them for a weekend last month with the proviso that they would be busy getting ready for a barbecue dinner party that evening. I volunteered to help out and from the moment that I walked in their door, I was assigned my tasks. I was so flattered that they respected my skills enough to have me pitch in. They are both exceptional cooks and their dinner parties are notorious (at the very least, within their own circle of friends).
We had everything laid out and ready to go by the time a couple of people that were hired to help out arrived.
Included in the staff were these handsome bartenders, which was such a great idea. With these gentlemen and another at the barbeque, they were able to relax and enjoy being with their guests.
This was their menu:
Grilled Beef Tenderloin
Grilled Pork Tenderloin
Grilled Teriyaki Salmon
Grilled Shrimp
Kale and Asian Pear Salad and Quinoa Salad. I have the recipes-if you want either (both exceptional), just send me a comment.
Mushrooms Braised in Red Wine
Grilled Asparagus, Peppers, Red Onions
Fruit and Cheese
Not much to look at but I contributed this sour cream, rhubarb and raspberry pie that I had purchased at the Farmer’s Market in Peterborough that very morning. Holy, moly was it delicious!
Neil had baked for a week and his Macadamia Nut Squares, pictured in the middle were to die for! They were so amazing that I wrapped one up and took it in my carry on luggage home to D.
The night was fair and the company was intriguing. The conversation and imbibing went for a number of hours. Summer in the city-at its finest.
Kath’s quote: “Summer cooking implies a sense of immediacy, a capacity to capture the essence of the fleeting moment.”-Elizabeth David
Love-that is all.
