So, September has slipped away between our fingers like sand on the beach. I am slowing it down this morning and thinking about what the month has been like.
We started with Labor Day. Some years, my family does an impromptu gathering; that did not happen. Jeremy wanted to try slow grilling ribs in the charcoal grill. It was a labor of love – dry rub, basting, checking temperature of the grill – over a span of at least 4 hours. He had to battle rain throughout the day which made it harder. I made some in the oven for the first time, too. In the cook-off, his won – they had a little more bit to them and the smoky flavor helped; mine were in there a bit too long… still good, just not as good. We feasted on ribs, cheesy potatoes, and salad. To be honest, the only thing really eaten was the meat; the sides were eaten the following days with the leftover meat.
Jeremy’s birthday always falls within fair week which makes it a busier time. Sometimes, we just spend the day at the fair and celebrate with some of the fair food favorites. This year for Jeremy’s birthday I made Salmon with mango salsa, coconut rice, and a salad. Ellie fixed up key lime bars for dessert. While it wasn’t a restaurant meal out, it was at least as good. The girls made cards for him to finish the night off.
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