We had a very small celebration for the 4th... socially distancing with the in-laws... watching the locals... so many folks had their own fireworks 💥 display in our area... it was LOUD... Mr Sam hid in the basement 😿🙀... the four of us enjoyed the view from the deck. The weather was kind... temperatures in the high seventies during the evening with low humidity made for a delightful night.
We dined on typical 4th fare... hot dogs... burgers... baby back ribs slow cooked in the oven then briefly charred on the grill... red white and blue fruit salad (watermelon & blueberries in a white bowl 😂) red and white wines and delectable pastries... (gifts from our guests) mini cannoli & teeny fruit tarts... sweet and refreshing... along with our coffee.
Today the heat came roaring back topping 94° in some areas... humidity ramping up to 'sticky' as night fell. Following our weekly visit to Mom <she is healthy & safe> the hubs and I were able to dine al fresco before the uncomfortability factor ramped up <along with several not so distant buggies that insisted upon landing on us... ickkkk>
Grilled chicken thighs rubbed with a combination of paprika, garlic, onion, red pepper flake, salt & pepper along with grilled zucchini a crisp green salad and wine... Sauvignon Blanc for me... Malbec for him... the chicken got rubbed on Friday and by today the flavors were bold and spicy.
As we tune into the news we are disheartened to learn that 40 of our 50 states are seeing a rise in COVID cases with hospitalizations soaring... the Big Apple is also seeing an increase since NYC's re-opening at Phase 2. Phase 3 begins tomorrow... restaurants and bars will not reopen as previously thought... much to our relief... there has been a direct correlation between increases in dine-in restaurant spending and COVID cases rising as states have re-opened. We worry for our loved ones in all parts of the US as the virus spreads unchecked throughout our population. Please stay safe & healthy 💞
How was your day? What's on your plate? Thoughts?
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