So, first day off was goofy. Didn't get much done besides going to the library. Yesterday, I engendered many comments on the 13abc Facebook by commenting on the weather and then receiving posts back. Because, for the record here, it was one of the rainiest Memorial Days on record, I have no doubt. A giant rain before the guests arrived collapsed Amy's canopy although I tried to disassemble quickly but alas two struts are broken. Somebody apparently knows the Super Welder so maybe it can be fixed. If not, I'll buy a new one.
Then another giant storm tore through and then it let up enough so we could grill and then it started raining in earnest. But it was cozy and the house was set up to receive.
It was the meat and carb fest party. Potato salad macaroni salad pasta dish. With 4 cakes and ice cream for dessert. Thank you to all who braved the weather to hang out.
Tonight I made some appetizers of ground almonds, artichoke hearts, cream cheese, parmesan cheese, lemon zest rolled in prosciutto. It was pretty good but the filling would make a better dip or cracker spread. Then I made a salad of green beans and potatoes and tomatoes and red onion and black olives and anchovies and hard boiled egg with an olive oil and lemon juice dressing.
And crab cakes. When a recipe says to make 16 little crab cakes, do not try to make 8 bigger ones. Although they were tasty. How could they not be with mayonnaise and eggs and spices and bread crumbs fried in butter and olive oi?
Tom calls today to find out if his renter's insurance which I pay for will cover anything on their moving but I think it does not.
Tonight's dinner
Sign at Nelsonville Fest.
Sign at New Orleans Jazz Fest
A big Andy Warhol head at the Brooklyn art museum.
Bought Ribberfest tix today. But it's WEEKS away. Aug. 20 and 21.
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